There will be a pipe band led parade along Dunrobin Street, followed by a short address from Borrobol Estate owner Michael Wigan, manager of the Helmsdale District Salmon Fishery Board.
This will be followed by the first cast.
Fishing permits are available from fishing tackle, outdoor and country store Glencoast in Helmsdale. There is traditionally free fishing on the river from January 11 until around January 20.
From around 3pm, there will be gin tasting at Glencoast with Ice and Fire Distillery
Info from the Northern Times.