Prime Locations for Spring Salmon Fishing in Scotland

The Scottish spring salmon is one of the most sought-after fish among the fly fishing fraternity. These magnificent fish are often elusive creatures which are big in size, extremely powerful and can give you a fight that is truly unforgettable. These fish can weigh anything from ten to thirty pounds, and playing these strong fish is definitely not for the faint hearted. In Scotland, we classify spring salmon fishing as being from the beginning of the season (which depends on the river itself and can usually be any time in January and February) through until the end of May. A number of Scottish rivers open in mid-January and produce spring salmon from opening day onwards. The runs of fresh fish usually peak in April and May and this is why these months are often the prime time to catch a Scottish springer.

There are so many prolific salmon rivers in Scotland, so the question is where are the best places to catch one of these magnificent fish? As always, every season is different, and a lot depends on the weather and water conditions. However, there are definitely some rivers which produce more springers than others year after year.