With the classic summer conditions well in charge and a grilse run on, the early starters are making the most of the sport along with those that fish once the sun goes down.

The river produced around 40 - 50 fish last week with around a dozen of those off the Association water. The forecast is to cool down a little so the fishing will only improve next week, it may be the peak week of the season so don't hang around if you are deciding when to fish. The Helmsdale will always have water due to the dam so it will be fishable when many rivers are not.

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