Fresh & salt
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall (river-dependent)
- Length range
- 50–120 cm
- Weight range
- 2–20 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Born in rivers, migrates to sea, returns to natal rivers to spawn. Found in cold, fast-flowing rivers with gravel beds.
Behavior
Anadromous — stops feeding when entering freshwater to spawn. Strikes out of aggression or instinct, not hunger.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with salmon flies
- Spinning with heavy spoons
- Harling
- Worm fishing in high water
