Victoria Quay, Edinburgh – Amendments to Salmon Conservation Regulations

Scottish Government

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CONSERVATION OF SALMON REGULATIONS

In terms of paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”) notice is hereby given that the Scottish Ministers propose to make amendments to the conservation of salmon regulations, made under section 38 of the Act, which will continue to regulate the killing of salmon in Scotland. The general effect of this proposal will be:

Further information on the assessment process and the proposed gradings for assessment groups for 2026 is now available on the Scottish Government website:

https://www.gov.scot/publications/salmon-fishing-proposed-river-gradings-for-2026-season/

Representations or objections in respect of these conservation proposals are invited by Sunday 7 September 2025. Representations should include, where relevant, details of any financial implications arising as a result of the proposals, or potential impacts on people or groups fishing for salmon.

Should you wish to participate in the consultation please visit

https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/salmon-fishing-proposed-river-gradings-2026-season/ 

For more information, you can contact us by email salmonandrecreationalfisheries@gov.scot or in writing to:

Wild Salmon and Recreational Fisheries, Marine Directorate, Area 1B North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ.