Lots of fish patrols underway this week for Op Salmo. Local communities play an important role in watching their local river & activity that harm native fish & habitat. Watch our short film to see what fish crime is & how to report suspicious activity.

Joint working on fish crime is essential. Water bailiffs and Police Scotland work closely in both urban & rural areas to detect & prevent activity. Pleased to report there are a range of joint patrols ongoing this week as part of Op Salmo @PoliceScotland @ukwildlifecrime @scotgov

Day 2 of Operation Salmo is underway! Police Scotland and water bailiffs are out on Scotland’s rivers and lochs this week, working together to detect and deter fish crime. 👇 Swipe through to learn what fish crime looks like and how to report it. #FightFishCrime

Whilst fish poaching has a high conviction rate, it has the lowest average fine at just £349 - the lowest of any wildlife crime. We’re pleased to see our call for tougher penalties for fish crime reflected in the Natural Environment Bill Stage 1 report.

This week, we’re joining forces with @PoliceScotland and water bailiffs across the country for Operation Salmo – a week-long enforcement and awareness drive tackling salmon poaching and fish crime. ➡️ Learn more https://t.co/aHUVKvSBu4 #FightFishCrime

Call for Assistance Recapture Update Thank you to everyone who reached out to offer assistance to Lochaber DSFB. They are now fully covered and no longer require further support. Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated.

Following an escape of approx 75,000 salmon at Mowi Scotland’s Gorsten fish farm, we're asking anglers to support recapture efforts in Lochaber & report salmon caught. This was a result of severe weather conditions brought by Storm Amy. More information at https://t.co/vSF7ElG4Xm

⏳ Application deadline: closing in less than a week! We’re hiring a Scottish Fisheries Coordination Centre (SFCC) Manager - Pitlochry or Edinburgh (remote/hybrid) - £35–42k • Full time • Permanent Apply today – we look forward to your application! 👉

Only 2 days left to join #BigRiverWatch! Your surveys feed into @theriverstrust live Data Explorer, mapping river health across the UK & Ireland. Help us plug the gaps—visit an unsurveyed stretch & spend 15 mins before 25 Sept. https://t.co/a574sIdiSu

🌊 Do you have 15 minutes for your local river? Take part in the #BigRiverWatch from 19–25 September. Your 15 minute survey will help build a UK-wide picture of river health and push for action to protect our waterways. Get involved 👉 https://t.co/leAsoGAxER

🎉Big River Watch starts today! After a summer of challenging weather, it's time to check in on our rivers. 📱Download the Big River Watch app ⏱️Spend just 15 minutes by the river 👀Share what you see in a survey You've got until 25 Sept to take part💙 https://t.co/DAGw2pfWZG

“Experts can’t be everywhere at once, but we can.” Download the free Big River Watch app, spend 15 minutes by a local river & record what you see. Help build a snapshot of river health & strengthen the work to protect them. Take part until 25th Sept https://t.co/DAGw2pfWZG

Heading outdoors this weekend? Spend 15 mins for nature with @TheRiversTrust #BigRiverWatch! Use the free app to record wildlife, litter or pollution and help hold polluters to account. Learn more: https://t.co/gEPl6FgyiS

Twice a year @TheRiversTrust runs the #BigRiverWatch—the next one starts tomorrow (19–25 Sept)! 🌊 Anyone can join this citizen-science survey to track river health across the UK & Ireland. Download the free app today💧 https://t.co/gEPl6Fg0tk

Report of first 3 years of the adult salmon sampling programme now published https://t.co/qYOafBAfm7 A joint project involving @scotgov Marine Directorate @fms_scotland members & provides info on the sizes/ages of adult salmon from around Scotland. Data at https://t.co/JSsaRqaSrd

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on a draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan. Informal drop-in events are being held across Scotland, where you can learn about the plan and marine and coastal restoration in Scotland. Further detail below. 👇

🎥 Just released! A new short film on simple ways anglers can help protect Scotland’s wild salmon. Hands-off releases, cooler days, the right tackle — the way we fish today can impact wild salmon’s future tomorrow. #CatchandRelease https://t.co/UHzbYUHwXL

🌍 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we spotlight our 2025 Annual Conference discussion panel: "What tools do managers have to address environmental pressures—and when are they appropriate?" John Armstrong's introduction: https://t.co/na8ILRmiJ3 Panel discussion:

In the early 1980s, Atlantic salmon made a remarkable return to Scotland's River Clyde after a century of local extinction. Improved water quality & pollution control were key drivers. Now, 40 years on, salmon have regained 30%-50% of their range. https://t.co/9GEVIKCPCO 🐟

A Little Bit of Optimism - Keith Williams, Director of Kyle Fisheries, discusses the remarkable recovery of River Shin salmon. After hydro dams reduced salmon numbers, trap & truck efforts have led to over 12,000 smolts captured in 2024.