River Thurso Annual Opening Ceremony

Join us on the River Thurso for the annual opening ceremony & first cast to kick start the salmon fishing season. Our annual dinner will be hosted at the Ulbster Arms Hotel on Sunday 11th January - Enjoy a 3 course meal while listening to tales of the River Thurso & meeting new friends. The next morning (Monday 12th January 2026) join us at the Ulbster Arms Hotel to begin our walk down to the river, where we will bless the river & our guest of honour will make the first cast to officially open the River Thurso for the season ahead. Warm up back at the Ulbster Arms Hotel with a cup of tea & bacon roll to finish off the day and have a chat with the local anglers. *Please note: The River Thurso season begins on the 11th January every year, however due to the 11th falling on a Sunday, on this occasion (2026) we will be holding the opening cast on Monday 12th January 2026, with the meal falling the day before - The opening cast will resume on the 11th the following year*