Fishing season opens on the river Tay

Anglers from around Scotland help themselves to whiskey as they take part in the march to the river Tay during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season in Kenmore, Scotland, Jan. 15, 2015.

The traditional opening of the River Tay salmon season takes place in the middle of January each year. It has been staged at Kenmore since 1947. Fishermen from all over Scotland gather in front of the Kenmore Hotel before heading to the river Tay.

Many consider the river Tay and its tributaries some of the best salmon fishing in Europe, making it a destination for anglers from around the world.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

Anglers from around Scotland take part in the march to the river Tay during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season in Kenmore, Scotland.

Many consider the river Tay and its tributaries some of the best salmon fishing in Europe, making it a destination for anglers from around the world.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

Anglers from around Scotland prepare to take part in the march to the river Tay during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season in front of the Kenmore Hotel, Jan. 15, 2015.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

Pipes, drums and whiskey greets anglers on the banks of the river Tay in Kenmore, Scotland, Jan. 15, 2015.

Anglers from around Scotland take part in the march to the river Tay during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season.

The traditional opening of the River Tay salmon season takes place in the middle of January each year. It has been staged at Kenmore since 1947. Fishermen from all over Scotland gather in front of the Kenmore Hotel before heading to the river Tay.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

Anglers fish on the banks of the river Tay during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season, Jan. 15, 2015.

2015 is the first year that catch and release rules are in effect.

The streams of Perthshire that flow into the Tay are known as some of the best salmon fishing in Europe.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

Perth and Kinross Provost Liz Grant blesses the river with nip whiskey during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season, Jan. 15, 2015.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

An Angler holds up a fishing lure on opening day of salmon season on the river Tay, Jan. 15, 2015.

"No kill" rules, also called catch and release, go into effect this year.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

An angler wears a decorated hat during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season in Kenmore Scotland, Jan. 15, 2015.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

A fishing rod with a GoPro camera attached prepares to fish during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Seaso, Jan. 15, 2015.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

An angler on the banks of the river Tay catches a rainbow trout in a net during the opening day of Salmon Season fishing on the river Tay, January 15, 2015 in Kenmore, Scotland.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

A rainbow trout swims in the river Tay during the traditional opening of Salmon Season on the river Tay, Jan. 15, 2015.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

An angler holds a rainbow trout on the bank of the river Tay during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season on January 15, 2015.

Salmon fishing on the river Tay and its tributaries is known as some of the best salmon fishing in all of Europe. This year new rules go into effect dictating that anglers must release any salmon caught before April 1 back to the river.

Salmon season opens in fabled Scottish waters

An angler on the banks of the river Tay catches a rainbow trout in a net during the traditional opening of the river Tay Salmon Season, Jan. 15, 2015.

New catch and release rules for salmon caught before April 1 go into effect, but do not change regulations for trout fishing.