New byelaws came into force on 30 January 2009 in England and Wales requiring all Salmon and Sea-trout caught by nets and traps to have a carcass tag affixed as soon as possible after capture. As a cross border river, the River Tweed Commission feel it is appropriate and beneficial for Tweed to operate a similar scheme in order that the origin of Tweed Salmon and Sea-trout is as identifiable as fish caught south of the border.

Whilst this scheme will initially be voluntary, there have been clear indications that it may well become a legal requirement in due course.

The Carcass Tagging Leaflet.pdf (56kb) explains why the Commission has introduced these measures and how they work.