Leaping Salmon
Skill Level: Beginners to Advanced (4 People Max)
Location: Stainforth, nr Settle
Terrain: Short walk with a short sharp incline very slippery terrain, muddy, uneven, rocky paths
Date & Time: Monday 14th October 9.30am - 12pm
A seasonal spectacle and a true calendar highlight. Watching Salmon leaping in the Yorkshire dales is a must-see experience! The place where I captured my BWPA 2024 highly commended and book published entry. The frequency and drama of the event can be dependent on a variety of factors and of course there are no guarantees, but since the first event here 4 years ago, we’ve always at least a handful of salmon and trout jumping.
The Experience:
The Search: We will head to the river and learn about the conditions that favour watching Salmon Leap and how improve your chances of catching their fleeting and sporadic attempts to move upstream.
The Challenge & The Craft: Whether you are a beginner or a dab hand, as part of a small friendly group there’ll be plenty of opportunity for individual guidance relevent to your experience and camera setting you up with the bnest settings and approach to capture a leaping salmon in the Dales!