Salmon angling seasons in Scotland

Salmon rivers in Scotland - rod fishing times

Salmon migrate into different rivers at different times of year. Each river system has its own unique families of fish that have evolved by their spawing strategies to survive is particular environments and in recognition of this seasons were arranged to suit. Legal seasons may be curtailed by temporary agreements and since the dates were originally set many of the rivers have lost their spring runs of fish therefore midsummer to autumn provides the best of the sport except for the larger North and East Coast rivers several of which continue to provide good fishing through the early months. It is therefore recommended that vistors carefully check catch records for recent years before booking spring salmon fishing, to avoid disappointment.