River Spey News
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2024 Annual Public Meeting Update
The Spey Fishery Board has postponed the 2024 Annual Public Meeting to the first quarter of 2025. This delay will allow the Board to finalise an exciting new strategic direction for its activities. Once the details have been agreed upon,
River Spey 2024 Catch Announced
The Spey Fishery Board is pleased to report the River Spey’s annual catch figures for 2024. This season saw a total catch of 5,341 Atlantic salmon and grilse, a number that is slightly higher than our five-year average of 5009
Record Number of Poaching Incidents on the River Spey Highlights Need for Continued Vigilance
The Spey Fishery Board is committed to protecting the River Spey’s precious Atlantic salmon population, a species now classified as endangered. However, this year has seen a worrying increase in poaching activity, with 51 incidents reported so far, with the
Spey Fishery Board Begins Work on Exciting New Strategy Led by Interim Director, Dr Phil Williams
The Spey Fishery Board is pleased to welcome the support of Dr Phil Williams as our interim Director. Dr Williams brings a wealth of experience in engineering, business and leadership roles, and we are excited to work with him as
River Spey Spring Catch 2024 Declared
The Spey Fishery Board is pleased to announce the River Spey’s 2024 spring catch of Atlantic salmon and grilse. Between February 11th and June 30th, 2024, a total of 1727 fish were caught. This figure aligns closely with the five-year
New Fish Handling and Photography Guidelines for the River Spey
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Fish Handling and Photography Guidelines, effective from Monday 15th July. These guidelines are a vital step in our ongoing efforts to ensure the welfare of Atlantic salmon, an endangered species
