2020 River Tweed Salmon Catch Figures
The River Tweed Commission’s official salmon catch figures for the 2020 season can now be revealed. Despite the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 restrictions the 2020 Tweed salmon rod catch of 9,614 was the highest since 2013 (14,853) and […]
Angling During Lockdown: Scottish Government Guidance
Following the First Minister’s announcement, the new ‘stay at home’ coronavirus restrictions for Scotland came into effect on the 5th January 2021. This means that all those residing in a tier 4 area should stay at home by law, and […]
November issue of ‘The River’ – now available
The River – Issue November 2020 is now available. This month’s publication reviews the 2020 season along with an unusual Floy Tag Recapture. An interesting read on a recent Redd survey undertaken in November. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – […]
COVID-19 Update on Restrictions
Recent announcements from both the UK and Scottish Governments notify of restrictions to movement. The current Scottish Government guidance is that people avoid any unnecessary travel between Scotland and England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. Scotland from Monday 2nd November 2020, each area […]
October issue of ‘The River’ – now available
The River – Issue October 2020 is now available. This month’s publication introduces our new Clerk and Director – Jamie Stewart. An update on the floy tagging project, which highlights recent re-captures. Along with the 2020 Brown Trout & Grayling […]
2020 Half Season Catch Returns
Please find attached a preliminary report on the half season rod catches for 2020. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – the River Tweed Commission & The Tweed Foundation – issue monthly updates on fisheries issues for all those on the river. The […]
September issue of ‘The River’ now available
The River – Sept 2020 is now available. This month’s publication includes articles on the our PIT Tagging project which sees the first PIT tagged fish return to the Gala Water. Along with an unexpected gift to the Tweed Foundation, […]
August issue of ‘The River’ now available
The River – Issue August 2020 is now available. Includes articles on 2020 Smolt tracking project, Gala Counter and a floy tagging update. There is also a link to the Tweed Foundation Annual Report 2019. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies […]
RTC COVID-19 Update: Advice on boat angling
RTC have been receiving a number of enquiries about the use of boats on the river as the lockdown eases. Fisheries Management Scotland have been working closely with Scottish Government on guidance relating to COVID-19 and they have recently received […]
July issue of ‘The River’ now available
The River – Issue July 2020 is now available. It includes articles on the works at the Gala fish counter and Floy tagging update. Electro-fishing is now underway. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – the River Tweed Commission & The Tweed […]