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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.
Catchment Characteristics - River Spey
The River Spey is the seventh-largest river in Britain, with a catchment area of 3,000km2, and a stream network length of about 36,500km, of which the Spey mainstem comprises 170km/105miles. The River Spey emerges from Loch Spey in the Monadhliath Mountains and flows in a north-easterly direction to drain into the Moray Firth at Spey Bay.
Week Commencing 23rd September 2024 - River Spey
The Spey Board Auction closes tomorrow so there are still chances to secure some cracking lots so please feel free to support this. This weeks reports sees the end of an era at Wester Elchies as ghillie, Sam Bremner retires from his duties.
About us - River Spey
Welcome to the River Spey. We are a two organisations who share the same overarching mission: to help wildlife flourish and businesses thrive throughout Speyside.
Week Commencing 16th September 2024 - River Spey
The Spey Fishery Board Auction is still ongoing until 12 noon on 30/9/24, so if you wish to make a bid on an auction item time is running out. This week brought warm bright conditions which did not do the fishing any good whatsoever, with very little catches over the system.
2024 Annual Public Meeting Update - River Spey
Dec 16, 2024 · 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, we look forward to presenting the Plan at the rescheduled Public Meeting, offering attendees a forward ...
Week Commencing 29th July 2024 - River Spey
Across the river at Wester Elchies , Malcolm Newbould advises of a better week with around a dozen fish in the book. The highlight of then week was Young Magnus Campbell (9) who landed a grilse from the Boat Pool.
River Spey 2024 Catch Announced
Nov 12, 2024 · 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 and the ten-year average of 5333.
Week Commencing 22nd July 2024 - River Spey
Down the river at Orton, Andy Gunn reports a falling river from Monday morning produced numbers of fish into the mid 30’s with plenty fresh Grilse still coming to the net and a few big fish landed. The largest fish being 21lb by Alistair Collett from Cairnty.
week Commencing 12th August 2024 - River Spey
Across the river at Laggan, ghillie Max Mckinstrie advises that they added a further 4 fish to this years tally. Continuing our journey we stop into Delagyle where David Smillie confirms that they had a single fish for the week, the lucky angler being David …