Ah, the mighty River Tay—honestly, if you're after proper Scottish salmon, this is the spot. I mean, it's not just Scotland's biggest salmon river, it's where you go when you want a real shot at landing absolute whoppers. And here's the thing—because it's fed by all those massive lochs upstream, the water stays surprisingly steady. You know how some rivers turn into a muddy mess after rain? Not the Tay. It’s like it’s got its own rhythm, which, in my experience, means more fishable days than just about anywhere else up here.=

Now, the season—man, it’s long. Starts mid-January, runs all the way through October, I think? But let’s be real, you don’t just show up whenever. Spring—March through May—that’s when things get magical. The water’s still cold but waking up, and the big springers come in like they’ve got a score to settle. Then autumn, September into October? That’s when the river feels alive. The fish are fresh in, aggressive, and the colors… reminds me of old whisky labels, all gold and deep red.

Oh, and if you’re thinking about gear—don’t sweat it. We’ve got you covered. Permits, guides who actually know their stuff (none of that standing-around-looking-bored nonsense), and flies? Yeah, we’ll match ’em to whatever the river’s doing that day. Stuck-up hatch charts? Nah. It’s more like, "Hey, the water’s high and kinda peaty—try this Cascade" or "Sun’s out, let’s switch to a Willie Gunn." You get the idea.

Right, species—technically, there’s probably other stuff swimming around, but let’s be honest: you’re here for the Atlantic salmon. And the Tay? She delivers.