Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board

30/10/2026

📢 NOTICE TO ALL QUALIFIED PROPRIETORS

The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board's Annual Meeting of Qualified Proprietors and Triennial Election will take place on Thursday 3 December 2026 at Birnam Arts, Birnam.

Who is a qualified proprietor?

A qualified proprietor is a proprietor of a salmon fishery entered in the Valuation Roll.

If you are a qualified proprietor, you are eligible to stand for election for a place on the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board. This is an opportunity to become involved in the governance and future direction of the organisation and represent the interests of proprietors.

The Annual Meeting will begin at 10.30am, followed by the Election Meeting at 1.00pm.

Interested in standing for election? The deadline to request a Candidate Pack and formally lodge a candidacy is 14 November 2026.

We encourage all qualified proprietors to read the attached notice, take note of the important dates and consider getting involved.

For further information, please contact [email protected].

28/10/2026

📢 TDSFB Triennial Election – Important Information for Proprietors

Today, proprietors for whom we hold an email address were sent the information below about the forthcoming Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB) triennial election, which will take place alongside the Annual Meeting of Qualified Proprietors on Thursday 3 December 2026 at Birnam Arts, Dunkeld.

📧 How will we communicate with proprietors?

Election-related communications will be sent by email where we hold a valid email address. Where we do not hold an email address, correspondence will be sent by post.

We strongly encourage all proprietors who have not yet provided us with an email address to do so as soon as possible. Email is the quickest and most efficient way for us to share important election information, notices and voting arrangements, helping to ensure you receive updates promptly and have sufficient time to consider the information provided.

If you have an email address but have not previously shared it with TDSFB, please contact us at [email protected] to ensure your details are up to date.

If you have received today's email, this confirms that we already hold an email address for you. Please keep an eye on your inbox and check your junk or spam folder, as the formal election communications will be sent from a separate, authorised TDSFB email account.

📋 What happens next?

1️⃣ Notice of Annual Meeting and Triennial Election

The first formal communication to be sent later this week will confirm the arrangements for the Annual Meeting and election, including how to request a candidate information pack if you wish to stand for election yourself or appoint someone to act on your behalf under an appropriate mandate.

2️⃣ Nominations and Voting Information

Following the close of nominations on 14 November 2026, a further communication will confirm the nominations received and explain the available voting arrangements, including voting in person, by post or by proxy, where permitted under the applicable election arrangements.

The formal election communications will be issued by the TDSFB Clerk, Mr Martin Howarth of Morris and Young Accountants, from an authorised TDSFB email account.

🤝 Have your say

The triennial election is an important opportunity for qualified proprietors to participate in the governance of the Board and help shape its future direction.

We encourage all eligible proprietors to engage with the process, read the information provided and take part in this important event.

Please help us reach you efficiently by ensuring we have your current email address. If you have not provided one, we urge you to contact TDSFB without delay.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

28/10/2026

Salmon Catch Returns – A Positive Step for Tay Proprietors/Fisheries - One return, One submission, No Duplication

We are delighted to announce a new collaborative arrangement between Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB) and the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate to simplify the process for submitting annual salmon and sea trout catch returns.

✅ Fisheries no longer need to submit their catch returns directly to TDSFB.

Under this new arrangement, proprietors only need to submit their annual catch returns to the Marine Directorate, they will then share this information directly with TDSFB.

This means there is no longer any requirement to provide the same catch information separately to TDSFB, removing unnecessary duplication and saving proprietors valuable time and effort.

🤝 Working together to make the process simpler.

By sharing information between our organisations, we can reduce the administrative burden on fisheries while ensuring TDSFB continues to receive the important catch data needed to support fisheries management and conservation across the Tay catchment.

📢 An important reminder to all fisheries:

Please ensure you complete and submit your Return of Scottish Salmon and Sea Trout Catches for 2026 to the Marine Directorate as soon as possible and before 31st December 2026. These forms should have been received by fisheries over the past week from the Marine Directorate.

The requirement to provide accurate and complete catch information is set out under Section 64 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

27/10/2026

TDSFB Bird Licence – 2026/27 Season

The NatureScot bird licence for the 2026/27 season has now been issued to everyone who registered with Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB) to operate under the licence.

If you registered but have not received a confirmation e-mail from us with the licence, please contact us at [email protected] or call the office on 01738 583733.

Important reminder for all licence holders: For those operating under this licence, please remember that all activity must be reported, ideally within 24 hours. You can do this using the app link issued to you in your confirmation e-mail or by emailing [email protected].

Timely reporting is essential to help TDSFB monitor activity and to ensure continued compliance with the licence conditions throughout the season.

Thank you for your cooperation.

27/10/2026

TDSFB Public Performance Survey - Still Time to Take Part

We have already had a great response to our public performance survey and we thank those who have already taken the time to respond. For those who have not yet, there is still time. Let us know what you think - we welcome your help in shaping our future!

24/10/2026

# # # Still Time to Register Your Interest - New Tay Catchment Stakeholder Forum - 10th November # # #

We are delighted with the response to our previous Facebook post about our new Tay Catchment Stakeholder Forum. There is still time to register your interest by sending an e-mail to [email protected] with your name, organisation (if applicable) and a brief note about your connection with or interest in the Tay Catchment. We will then send you further details. We look forward to hearing from you!

# # # New Tay Catchment Stakeholder Forum # # #

The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB) is looking to establish a new Tay Catchment Stakeholder Forum for those who have an interest in, connection with, or passion for the rivers and waters throughout the Tay Catchment.

Our proprietors already have a formal voice through the Board, and we now want to create an opportunity for other groups and individuals with a vested interest in the river to come together, share views and help shape the future of the Tay Catchment.
The forum will be inclusive and open to a wide range of interests, including:

*Angling groups
*Sports and recreation clubs
*River and environmental groups
*Community groups and local organisations
*Fisheries and other river-related interests
*Hoteliers and local businesses
* Anyone with a genuine connection to, or interest in, the Tay and its tributaries

What will the Forum do?

The Tay Catchment Stakeholder Forum will provide a space to:

*Share information, knowledge and experience about the river and its catchment.
*Raise issues and concerns affecting the river and those who use it.
Improve communication and understanding between different river interests.
*Discuss key challenges and opportunities facing the Tay Catchment.
*Provide stakeholder views and feedback to the TDSFB.
*Identify opportunities for collaboration and joint working.
*Help ensure that a broad range of voices are heard when considering the future management and protection of the river.
*Bring together the diverse interests of the River Tay community to speak with one collective voice on issues that affect the river and its surrounding communities.

We anticipate the Forum meeting 2–3 times each year, with meetings focused on constructive discussion, information sharing and identifying practical opportunities to work together.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring together the many different people and organisations who care about the Tay Catchment and ensure that the river has a strong and diverse stakeholder voice.

Interested in getting involved?
If you or your organisation would be interested in taking part, please register your interest with the TDSFB.

Please contact [email protected] with your name, organisation (if applicable) and a brief note about your connection with or interest in the Tay Catchment.

We look forward to hearing from you and working together to establish this exciting new forum

21/10/2026

16/10/2026

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14/10/2026

📢 Have your say – help shape the future of TDSFB!

At Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB), we are committed to protecting and improving our rivers, supporting wild Atlantic salmon and delivering for the communities, fishery proprietors and stakeholders we serve.

As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement, we are launching for the first time our Annual Public Performance Survey and we would love to hear from you!

📝 It takes just a few minutes to complete just 10-questions.

Your feedback will help us understand what we are doing well, where we can improve and how we can better serve the Tay catchment and the people who care about it. Submissions are anonymous.

Whether you are a local angler, proprietor, ghillie, stakeholder or simply passionate about the future of our rivers and wild Atlantic salmon, your views matter.

💬 Have your say. Share your views. Help us make a difference.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/355VvAha7T

Thank you for taking the time to support TDSFB and help us shape a stronger future for our rivers and wild Atlantic salmon.

Note: The survey will close on 14 November 2026.

09/10/2026

🎣 The Tay District Salmon Season 2027 – Opening Ceremony 🎣

We are delighted to announce that the 2027 Tay District Opening Ceremony of the Salmon Fishing Season will be held on Friday 15 January 2027 at Burnmouth Beat—an exciting new venue for what promises to be a truly memorable and prestigious day in the fishing calendar.

We are immensely grateful to Mr Michael Smith for kindly facilitating this special event and welcoming us to Burnmouth.

A landmark day deserves a special setting, and we look forward to making the 2027 ceremony a celebration to remember.

We welcome anglers of all abilities. Friendly and knowledgeable members of the team will be on hand throughout the day to offer support, share advice and assist whenever needed.

Guests can look forward to food, music and much more, with further exciting details to be announced over the coming weeks.

This special occasion will bring together the Tay District’s fishing community, proprietors, Ghillies, anglers, partners and supporters to mark the opening of another salmon season on the River Tay.

To reserve your space please e-mail [email protected]!

We cannot wait to welcome you to Burnmouth Beat on Friday 15 January 2027 for the Tay District Opening Ceremony of the Salmon Fishing Season!