After more than 100 years of being blocked from the area, Atlantic salmon have been able to spawn in the upper waters of the River Derwent, thanks to the removal of a weir in their way, Phys.org ...

The Atlantic salmon is typically an anadromous fish; adults grow and mature in the ocean, and migrate into freshwater streams to spawn. Juveniles live in the streams for 2 to 6 years, at which point ...

The Maine government is running a review on damns across the state that could potentially save the Atlantic Salmon species. Brookfield is the owner of one of the damns in question.

Life History of Atlantic Salmon. The Atlantic salmon is typically an anadromous fish; adults grow and mature in the ocean, and migrate into freshwater streams to spawn. Juveniles live in the streams ...

Sep. 12—TRAVERSE CITY — Salmon jumped against the concrete walls of the James P. Price Trap and Transfer Facility as curious passersby saw it teeming with fish. Wednesday marked the first full ...

Today, Maine supports the only wild Atlantic salmon spawning runs in the United States. But even here, the “king of fish” is barely surviving as a federally endangered species. As of Aug. 26 ...

Unlike all Pacific salmon species, Atlantic salmon do not die after spawning. The largest U.S. landlocked Atlantic salmon on record was caught in Michigan in 1981. That fish weighed 32.62 pounds.

Atlantic Salmon. Atlantic refers to the species, ... are known for their deep red flesh—which turns deeper in color when they swim upstream to spawn— rich flavor, and firm texture.

Only four Atlantic salmon returned to spawn in the Connecticut River in 2021, including this one, photographed in the Rainbow Fishway on the Farmington River tributary.

A recent survey of Atlantic salmon redds revealed a higher count than expected, given last year’s low water levels — a hopeful sign in local streambeds. Promising signs in local streambeds ...