River Tay
Perth & Kinross, Scotland
Scotland's longest river — pike, roach and perch in the slower, lower reaches.
Fishery rules
Permit required.
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Water details
Lakebed
Stones and gravel
Clarity
Variable
Key features
Features include large riverbed stones and deep holding pools that provide shelter for salmon. Anglers often target these pools and specific beats where the riverbed structure influences flow.
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Pegs & swims
No pegs listed yet.
Species in this lake
Mid-morning to midday in winter; dawn/dusk in summer
Pike
Esox lucius
Deadbait legering, Float-paternoster, Lure fishing
Dawn and dusk, with a secondary feed through the day in winter
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
Groundbait swim, Loosefeed over depth, Slow-sinking casters
Dawn and dusk, overcast days year-round
Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Float-fished worm, Drop-shotting, Lure fishing