The Spey Fishery Board is pleased to announce that the salmon rod catch for the River Spey in 2025 was 3,677, 99% of which were released. This is less than 2024’s catch of 5,344 (99% of which were released) but very similar to 2023’s 3,961 (97% of which were released). Conditions on the Spey in 2025 were immensely challenging to fishing through high water temperatures and prolonged significant water scarcity, more so than even 2023. As a result, we are immensely grateful to the efforts of all anglers, estates and ghillies who have participated in angling on the Spey this year.
Sea trout catches remain concerning. 2025 saw the capture of 953 sea trout, 95% of which were released. Although higher than the 562 of 2024 (94% of which were released) , it is lower than the 1,118 caught in 2023 (90% released). The steady increase in sea trout release rates is greatly appreciated but it is unclear how much of this low catch was due to low stocks, under reporting of catches or a lack of angling effort targeting sea trout respectively.
We look forward to the 2026 season and hope to see you at the opening ceremony on the 11th of February.
