Mayflies
Stoneflies
Caddisflies
Gammarids
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
SEPA (Scotland) · UKSC005220
Rules at a glance
- Fly only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Cool — slow10°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Good — water temperature is working for you, but time of day is the limiting factor today.
Likely species
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 18h
12h(now) — Autumn Olive
Stage: On emergersApproach: Emerger or dryActivity: 59%
Also:Autumn Needle Fly46%Black Midge40%
Peak emergence windowWeather boost8 food groups active
Peak activity at 18h — Caperer (Caperer, Weather boost)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds as a supporter.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Hawthorn FlyHatch
2
2
GrannomHatch
2
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
The River Teviot near Old Ormiston in the Scottish Borders, a classic Borders trout and salmon river. Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time1515% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 February → 30 November
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators
River Teviot
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Cool — slow10°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Good — water temperature is working for you, but time of day is the limiting factor today.
Likely species
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 18h
12h(now) — Autumn Olive
Stage: On emergersApproach: Emerger or dryActivity: 59%
Also:Autumn Needle Fly46%Black Midge40%
Peak emergence windowWeather boost8 food groups active
Peak activity at 18h — Caperer (Caperer, Weather boost)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Supporters see what else is on the menu.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Hawthorn FlyHatch
2
2
GrannomHatch
2
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
The River Teviot near Old Ormiston in the Scottish Borders, a classic Borders trout and salmon river. Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
SEPA (Scotland) · UKSC005220
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time1515% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 February → 30 November
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators