King of Scottish Rivers
Welcome to the home of the majestic and magnificent River Spey.
The River Spey is widely considered to be the finest river in Scotland and is one of the most important and productive salmon rivers in the UK. Famous for its whisky and salmon fishing, the region supports a wide range of wildlife, including the ‘King of Fish’, the Atlantic Salmon.
Flowing from its source in the Monadhliath Mountains, through the Cairngorm National Park and out into the Moray Firth, for hundreds of years the Spey has captured the hearts and minds of people living and visiting Speyside. With a wealth of things to do, places to visit and a dram or two to sample, it’s easy to see why people fall in love with this special region of Scotland.
RiverSpey.org is where you can find out more about the the Spey Fishery Board and learn about and support vital conservation work, as well as fishing on this iconic salmon river.
The Spey Fishery Board
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There are many projects currently underway or in our plans that will help to enhance the habitat along the River Spey and improve fish passage. But we need your help and support to make these projects happen.
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Update on River Spey Fish Mortalities
Many of you will have seen the recent media interviews given by Roger Knight from the Spey Fishery Board regarding the alarming reports the Board has received of dead adult
Scottish Invasive Species Initiative Conference Progamme
Please find out more about the conference on the event website or view their programme here.
River Spey: 2023 Spring Catch Declared
The Spey Fishery Board can now declare that the River Spey’s Spring catch for 2023 has amounted to 1,080 salmon & grilse. These were fish caught between the 11th February
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Week Commencing 25th September 2023
Good afternoon all Well that’s it over for another year, 2023 season has been completed. I do not wish to dwell on what has transpired in the previous months but
Week Commencing 18th September 2023
Anyone with information or reports of suspected pollution or fish deaths should contact the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) immediately. Call the SEPA Pollution Hotline at 0800 80 70 60, or
Week Commencing 11th September 2023
Good afternoon everyone Another week has disappeared and we are down to the final two week ahead of us. The countryside is starting to see a change as we edge
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Newtonmore Primary School Pupils Dive into “Salmon in the Classroom” with Riverside Field Trip. 
We are thrilled to share a memorable chapter from this year’s “Salmon in the Classroom” project. Our annual “Salmon in the Classroom” project encourages pupils to take a hands-on role
Join the Fight Against Saprolegnia: An Updated Guide for Anglers on the Spey
Dear River Spey Anglers, As many of you are aware, Scottish rivers have been dealing with the resurgence of Saprolegnia – a potentially harmful water mould that resembles fungus and
Speyside Highschool pupils are hooked on angling and rural skills
One of the important objectives of the Spey Fishery Board is to promote understanding of its various initiatives through an education programme. Our programme is offered to 3 primary schools
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