PrintFishing on the River Tweed
The River Tweed has always been internationally famous for its salmon fishing, with people coming from all over the world to fish it.After recent record breaking years, not only does Tweed catch more Atlantic salmon and grilse than any other river in the European Union, but it also now ranks among the very top salmon rivers in the world.
Springtime on the River Tweed.
Other fishing in the Borders
Tweed may be most famous for its salmon fishing, but it also has an excellent run of sea trout both in the summer and the autumn with some large specimens being taken.In addition it has some excellent wild trout fishing and some good quality winter grayling fishing.
River Tweed Catch & Release
The revised Spring Salmon Conservation measures announced on 22 April 2010 means that Tweed catchment is subject to total catch and release for the remainder of this period. ALL salmon must be released until the end of June 2010.Anglers returning a salmon may claim a 'reward' from the RTC (restricted to one per person per season). All Tweed in-river netsmen to return all salmon and grilse caught before 1st June.
About this web site
Most of Tweed's salmon beats are here, together with many trout clubs. You can read about each one, see its current fishing availability, and book fishing permits online or by telephone.In particular you have free, unlimited access to:
- Daily river levels - updated twice daily during the salmon season
- Daily salmon catches - updated automatically on ghillie notification
- Find fishing - rods updated hourly
- Online booking - with immediate issuing of permits
- Call centre - back up for manual bookings or advice
