Meikleour, Scotland Anglers attend the traditional opening day of the salmon fishing season on the River Tay at Kinclaven bridge. According to the Tay district salmon fisheries board, salmon numbers in the area have been declining in recent years – especially among early fish, or springers, which arrive during winter and early spring. Regulations require the mandatory release of all salmon caught in the Tay district between 15 January and 31 March