Other Tay Tributaries

Other notable tributaries of the Tay include the River Almond which meets the Tay on the outskirts of Perth. This productive river starts its journey in the hills south of Loch Tay and for about half its length flows east through the spectacular Glen Almond. On emerging from the Sma’ Glen, it runs its final half through lower farming country, but it still maintains its high quality hill river appearance. The Almond is a productive salmon tributary. When conditions allow, it is fished in the autumn along much of its length, but it especially contributes to catches in the main River Tay in the vicinity of its mouth. The Buchanty Spout waterfall is a well known viewing spot for jumping salmon in the autumn.

The River Braan rises close to that of the Almond but flows north east wards to join the Tay opposite the village of Dunkeld. This is again an attractive small river, but two well known falls at the tourist hotspots of the Hermitage and Rumbling Bridge prevent salmon access beyond the bottom end of this river. However, it holds a good head of trout and pike are also fished for in Loch Freuchie.

The Dighty Water is not a tributary of the Tay proper, but drains the catchment just to the north of Dundee and enters the Firth of Tay at Monifieth. Although a small lowland water, draining productive agricultural country and urbanised areas, it does have a salmon run.