Tay Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay, Perthshire Salmon fishing report w/e 2nd February 2019.

Tay Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay, Perthshire Salmon fishing report w/e 2nd February 2019.

The river Tay opened on the 15^thJanuary undeterred in slightly milder conditions for a couple of days before returning to cold frosty conditions over the last couple of weeks, scores of anglers flocked to the banks of the river to mark the opening of the salmon season with great publicity in the press and on television. The various issues and activities appeared on Television, Radio and Press giving the river extremely high exposure that was invaluable. It has been a reasonably quiet start to the season with good water by and large but cold. 

Beat catches reported
(week ending 2^ndFebruary)
SALMON & GRILSE: Islamouth 4

Total: 4 Largest: Islamouth 18lbs

Only a few fresh spring salmon have been reported so far in the early season but hopefully that will improve over the weeks to come. The Islamouth beat, which is sometimes termed the Tay’s jewel in the crown only started fishing last week on Friday but got off to a bang with 4 fish in the 2 days. Robert Jamieson’s party enjoyed good success with 4 fish weighing 18, 13,10 and 8 pounds including a couple of the fish carrying sea lice. 

Josh Cook had his first ever fish at 13 pounds caught from the boat in Donnits.

The current week has got off to a better start with 3 fish recorded on Monday giving everyone heart. 

Islamouth recorded another fish at 8 pounds for James Redmond in the Ash Tree, a slightly smaller one was caught at Taymount and an 18 pounds fish came from Upper Farleyer. 

These are disappointing figures but with a continued settled river the coming week should see improved catches.  

The Spring Salmon fishing was well and truly underway after all the excitement of opening day’s celebrations. It has been a quiet start but let us hope the season lives up to every one’s expectations over the coming weeks and months. Tight lines!

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in the reports.