Skip to content

Fish Handling Guidance for 2026

As we enter the smolt run period and officially reach the beginning of Spring, SFB would like to remind anglers of the current catch and release fish handling guidelines and tackle recommendations produced by Fisheries Management Scotland. The full advice is linked here but the main takeaways are summarized in above image.

Knotless mesh on nets and keeping salmon in the water helps to reduce stress of capture

By following this advice we can maximise the survival of Atlantic salmon after capture and help maintain the Spey’s population.

Fishing Reports

Week Commencing 13th April 2026

Good afternoon all Another week slips under the radar as I sit and look out at the sun but the...

Read More ยป
Fishing Reports

Week Commencing 6th April 2026

Good evening all Apologiesa for the lateness of the hour in publishing this weeks report but have bneen busy with...

Read More ยป
Blog

Fish Handling Guidance for 2026

As we enter the smolt run period and officially reach the beginning of Spring, SFB would like to remind anglers...

Read More ยป