http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/327/introductionThe Conservation of Salmon (Annual Close Time and Catch and Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2014enFISHERIESRIVERSALMON AND FRESHWATER FISHERIESStatute Law Database2026-01-13Expert Participation2025-02-24 These Regulations prescribe the annual close time for each salmon fishery district in Scotland (with the exception of the Tweed District) and the period within that annual close time when it is permitted to fish for and take, and fish for, salmon by rod and line. The Regulations also prohibit the retention of any salmon which are caught during the periods specified in column 4 of the Schedule (“catch and release periods”). This prohibition does not apply to the Eachaig Salmon Fishery District and the Annan Salmon Fishery District. The Conservation of Salmon (River Annan Salmon Fishery District) (Scotland) Regulations 2012, S.S.I. 2012/6 apply a catch and release regime for the River Annan Salmon Fishery District. 2014 No. 327 Fisheries River Salmon And Freshwater Fisheries The Conservation of Salmon (Annual Close Time and Catch and Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 Made 20th November 2014 Laid before the Scottish Parliament 24th November 2014 Coming into force 9th January 2015

The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 38(1), (5)(c) and (6)(c) of, and paragraphs 7(b) and 14(1) of schedule 1 to, the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003.

 In accordance with paragraphs 10, 11, 12 and 14(1) of schedule 1 to that Act they have consulted such persons as they considered appropriate, directed that notice be given of the general effect of these Regulations and considered representations and objections made. 2003 asp 15. Paragraph (c) of section 38(5) was inserted by the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7), section 29(4).