The River – Issue May 2021 now available
The River – May 2021 is now available. This issue provides an update on the smolts movement down river assisted by the regular increases in river levels throughout May. An interesting read on ‘Spotting’ Brown trout and a recent upgrade to […]
Accelerated easing of restrictions
The RTC welcomed the First Ministers announcement on the 13th April to introduce an accelerated easing of the COVID -19 related restrictions. From the 16th April, six people from six households can meet outdoors. Travel within Scotland for outdoor socialising, […]
Bemersyde Trophy Winners Announced
The River Tweed Commission extends our congratulations to Mr Andy Britton who has won the Bemersyde Trophy with a 32lb salmon. The fish, which was caught at Tweedmill Beat, near Coldstream, secured Mr. Britton’s award for the annual trophy, which […]
River Tweed Open for business but please be mindful of Government Guidance
Following the publication of the Scottish Governments timetable setting out how and when the current coronavirus restrictions will be lifted over the coming weeks and months. We would like to welcome anglers back to the river but take this opportunity […]
The River – Issue March 2021 now available
The River – Issue March 2021 is now available. Our 30th issue is the first of 2021, it reviews the improved results for the Tweed Fish Counters along with optimism for the year ahead. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – […]
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 […]