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 Fishing Seasons

  Freshwater (non-migratory) Fish    
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The statutory season for brown trout is from 15 March to 6 October inclusive, but some fisheries restrict the season within this period. Rainbow trout have no statutory close season and several still-water fisheries are open all year round.

There is no statutory close season for grayling or coarse fish in Scotland otherwise they have similar legal status to brown trout.

 Migratory Fish (Salmon and Sea Trout) toptop    
The angling season for salmon and sea trout on the river systems are:

Earn River System: 1 February - 31 October
South Esk River System: 16 February - 31 October
North Esk River System: 16 February - 31 October
Tay River System: 15 January - 15 October


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