Fishing regulations
Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board
Conservation policy
By law, in Scotland, it is now illegal to retain Salmon caught before 1st April.
All salmon must be returned before this date, including fatally damaged fish.
Salmon
Aim to achieve:
. A 100% release rate, catchment wide, over the season.
. Definition; fish 65 cm (approximately 7 lbs) and over, measuring from the nose to
the fork of the tail.
Grilse
Aim to achieve:
All fish released before 15th June.
A minimum of 80% release rate, catchment wide, over the season.
Sea Trout
Aim to achieve:
All fish released before the 15th of June.
All fish 50 cm (approximately 3 lbs) and over, measuring from the nose to the fork of
the tail released.
A minimum of 80% release rate, catchment wide, over the season.
Method Fly only by statutory instrument.
Treble hooks prohibited. Barbless hooks should be used as best practise.
