Scotland has no state fishing licensing system (unlike England and Wales). We have certainly seen a bit of bird movement of late along the estuary in April. The river level has continued to slowly drop back over the month and the last of any spate is long gone now with the river sitting just above summer level. The River Tay (Scottish Gaelic: Tatha) is the longest river in Scotland and the seventh-longest in the United Kingdom. A. Charlton, W. McNicoll, J. R. West

The tidal curves graph displays the high and low tides for River Tay Bar over the coming week. Tide Curves for River Tay Bar. You can view historical data and high/low tide ranges up to 6 days in advance. View the Perth town fishing beats [2Mb] for details. The river rises on the slopes of Ben Lui, flows east to Perth where it becomes tidal and enters the Firth of Tay; it is however another 20 miles until the Tay reaches the North Sea east of Dundee. High-sided banks and glutinous mud preclude access from the bank, the wreck being reached safely only by boat. Greylag, Canada and pink-footed geese all regularly use the River Tay as a stop-off point on their migration. Two venues immediately opposite each other on the banks of the river Tay and beside the city of Dundee, Discovery Quay and Wormit Bay can provide great sport for the beginner as well as providing a productive venue for the match angler.

Tidal and Freshwater induced Circulation in the Tay Estuary. Situated on the north bank of Firth of Tay. Look overhead for geese flying over the fields to reach the open water as they move between the nearby fields and the safety of the estuary. River Tay Bar Tide Graphs The graph below shows the high and low tide graphs for River Tay Bar over the next seven days. Where this gap is at its greatest, this is a Spring Tide. Watch for speedy flocks of bearded tits flying over the reeds looking for seeds to eat. Where the change between high tide and low tide is at its smallest a Neap Tide has occurred. The Tay Road Bridge as seen from the north bank of the estuary of the river Tay at Dundee. VIDEO: Helicopter drops water from the air to tame fire along banks of River Tay in Perthshire - The Courier A large fire is still raging, more than five hours after breaking out along the banks of the River Tay in Perthshire. Shorelines – Tay Estuary David Proudfoot 2014-08-17. The River Tay, which drains a dominantly metamorphic catchment, has the largest freshwater discharge of any British river. The Council manages the allocation of fishing permits along the town waters of the River Tay. 0 2.3k 0.