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River Spey

River fishing  United Kingdom · 04:19 - 22:17

River Spey is a river in United Kingdom. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
20°
Best day
Sun
100%
16°
Mon
100%
14°
Tue
100%
15°
Wed
100%
13°
Thu
100%
15°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
15°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:34–05:34 Dusk 21:02–23:02 Night 23:02–03:34

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:31–23:31 Major period 09:31–11:31 Minor period 18:36–20:06 Minor period 00:57–02:27

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

01:00
15°
02:00
15°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°
08:00
14°
09:00
14°
10:00
13°
11:00
13°
12:00
14°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barbel
Barbus barbus
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
47%
Water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

River Spey is a river in United Kingdom.

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Barbel, European Chub, Atlantic Salmon, Grayling and Northern Pike.

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try red and yellow, strong scent for common bream.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The River Spey is a river in the northeast of Scotland. At 107 mi (172 km) it is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom and the third longest and fastest-flowing river in Scotland. It is an important location for the traditions of salmon fishing and whisky production in Scotland.

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More waters nearby

Moray Firth United Kingdom · 51.1 km away Loch Raa United Kingdom · 119.8 km away Loch Leven United Kingdom · 130.3 km away Loch Gelly United Kingdom · 140.3 km away Firth of Forth United Kingdom · 143.2 km away Loch Lomond Stirling, Scotland · 147.4 km away Cape Wrath United Kingdom · 158.1 km away Linne Chluaidh United Kingdom · 181.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Spey?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Barbel, European Chub, Atlantic Salmon, Grayling, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at River Spey?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish River Spey?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at River Spey right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 55%.