Scotland’s geography, a steeply sloping west coast and a longer gradient to the east means that most of the large rivers flow east and most west coast rivers are shorter and more tumultuous. Smaller rivers throughout the country are very much dependant upon precipitation to raise levels for the migration of salmon.
The Tweed, Spey, Dee and Tay are the big four salmon rivers but there is lots of great fishing available on medium and smaller rivers and indeed every region of the country has rivers containing salmon. Sea trout too are found in most river systems and rivers such as the Deveron, Spey, South Esk and Till are famed for their runs.
Native brown trout are found everywhere and some rivers in particular have good quality trout, Tummel, Tay, Don, Glass Tweed and Clyde are amongst those that have great reputations.
Some salmon fishing on the Tweed and Tay is done from boats, elsewhere river fishing for all species is by wading or from the banks. Catch and release is widely practiced by trout fly fishermen and it is encouraged by most salmon river managers.
Permit prices for non-migratory fish are generally less than £10 per day and those for salmon fishing vary between £15 and £1000 per angler per day depending on the river and beat chosen. Much of the good salmon fishing on the River Tay is time shared and unavailable to visitors. Angling Associations and clubs are the most convenient and least expensive means of obtaining fishing permits and fortunately there are such organisations throughout the country. Tackle shops and tourist offices are also very helpful sources of information.
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