Spey Fishery Board

06/07/2026

22/04/2026

The 2026 Big River Watch is occuring from the 24th to 30th of April this year! We recommend all anglers and anyone else passionate about our rivers to download the app and fill out a survey to help record the health of the Spey and other rivers across the UK.

16/04/2026

We are investigating a pollution incident resulting in dead fish on the Burn of Carron, near Aberlour.

Initial investigations traced the pollution back to a layby on the A95. Officers attended and confirmed the water in the burn is now running clear.

We would urge anyone who has information relating to this pollution incident to contact us immediately on 0800 80 70 60 or online at www.sepa.org.uk/report.

Read the full media release: beta.sepa.scot/news/2026/investigation-following-a-pollution-incident-and-dead-fish-on-the-burn-of-carron-near-aberlour/

07/04/2026

As we enter springtime (and the start of the smolt run), we would like to remind anglers of the fish handling and tackle guidance published by FMS. By minimizing the stress of angling on fish, we can help to preserve the Spey's salmon.

17/03/2026

It's time for a group photo on the Spey! All of our staff are very grateful to LOOP Tackle for providing us with jackets to wear on fieldwork.
We also welcome our new admin Nina, who has just joined the team and who's contributions we believe will be most valuable.

16/03/2026

Coming to the last call for the Working with Rivers Internship applications. With a space available on the Spey, this is a great opportunity for anyone starting their career in nature conservation to gain skills and knowledge. Applications close on the 19th of March so please do apply!
Find out more here https://www.nature.scot/funding-and-projects/working-rivers-internship-2026

25/02/2026

🗣️We're hiring!

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic seasonal project officer to join our team on the river Spey this summer, as part of the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative.

A great opportunity to work in a nationally important project, gain or enhance your experience and make a real difference to the native biodiversity of one of Scotland’s most iconic rivers! 🐾🌱

Sound like the job for you? Visit the website to find out more and apply: https://invasivespecies.scot/about/join-our-team/

Spey Catchment Initiative Moray CAN Moray Firth Coastal Partnership

12/02/2026

Hats off to John Milne for landing the second spring salmon of the 2026 Spey season from Brock Pool on Wester Elchies on opening day.
Guided by ghillie Phil, and caught on a Willie Gunn tube, this fresh fish weighed in at 11lbs. A great moment on the river for a young angler and a cracking springer to mark the early part of the season.

Thank you to sponsors Loop Tackle, Inverspey wh**ky and Walkers Shortbread

11/02/2026

After a very successful opening ceremony at the Telford bridge at Craigellachie, we are pleased to announce the first spring salmon of the River Spey 2026 season.
Congratulations to Stevie Grant on landing a fantastic 8lbs salmon on the fly at Sandy Hole, Aberlour Angling Association.

Thank you to sponsors Loop Tackle, Inverspey wh**ky, Walkers Shortbread and The Aberlour Hotel

11/02/2026

We will be live streaming the opening of the Spey in 10 minutes. We look forward to many of you joining us!!