Conservation Policy

Nith Conservation Policy 2025

The Nith District Salmon Fishery Board have considered their Conservation Policy for the 2025 season.  The Nith has been assigned Category 3 status by Scottish Government which dictates that no salmon may be taken within the River Nith catchment or its estuary.

For full details of the Nith Conservation Policy please see the following document:

Catch and Release Best Practice

New updates guidance has been release to ensure the safe, quick release of Atlantic salmon, and any other species of fish you may be releasing.