The Tay Bailiffs have carried out a fish rescue ahead of SEPA's Gatside mill weir removal project to allow Salmon, sea Trout and Brown trout spawning access to the headwaters.
In the region of 250-300 fish were rescued which were mostly brown trout but did include a good number of salmon smolts. An absolutely massive eel was also shocked but recovered and swam away before it could be transferred. Thanks to the Fife Police WCO for the photos and the Tay Bailiffs for their work.
Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board Electro-fishing at Gateside
Electro-fishing below Gateside Weir prior to work starting
Trout & Salmon Parr rescued