NAIRN DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD

CONSERVATION POLICY 2024

 

Salmon & Grilse

11th February – 31st March Total Catch & Release  Scottish Law

1st April – 31st May       Total Catch & Release          NDSFB Recommendation

1st June – 6th October                  80% Catch & Release          NDSFB Recommendation

1st September – 6th October   No worming                           NDSFB Recommendation

Salmon of 10lbs and over should be returned all season     NDSFB Recommendation

Spinning only above 0.5 on SEPA Firhall Gauge                        NDSFB Recommendation

 

Sea Trout

At all times                                          80% Catch & Release           NDSFB Recommendation

 

 

Do utmost to maximise Catch & Release to maintain Grade 1 river status