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Landlocked atlantic salmon
Salmo salar sebago
Overview
The Atlantic salmon is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae. It is the third largest of the Salmonidae, behind Siberian taimen and Pacific Chinook salmon, growing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length. Atlantic salmon are found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into it. Most populations are anadromous, hatching in streams and rivers but moving out to sea as they grow where they mature, after which the adults seasonally move upstream again to spawn.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Nightcrawlers
Effective for trolling or drifting.
- Mealworms
Can be used on small jigs or hooks.
- Minnows
Shiners or dace are excellent baitfish.
- Leeches
Productive when drifted slowly.
- Grasshoppers
Cast grasshoppers along the shoreline.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Original Floater 07CrankbaitBuy
Trolled or cast near structure.
- Mepps Aglia #3SpinnerBuy
Silver or gold blades work well.
- Blue Fox Vibrax #4SpinnerBuy
Great for covering water quickly.
- Acme Kastmaster 1/4 ozSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve at varying speeds.
- Daredevle Standard SpoonSpoonBuy
Classic salmon lure, red and white.
Techniques
Vary your retrieval speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day, as these salmon can be finicky.
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Where to Find Landlocked atlantic salmon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Landlocked atlantic salmon?+
Popular baits for Landlocked atlantic salmon include Nightcrawlers, Mealworms, Minnows, Leeches, Grasshoppers. Tip: Vary your retrieval speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day, as these salmon can be finicky.
Where can I catch Landlocked atlantic salmon?+
Landlocked atlantic salmon can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; Québec, Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. WikiCatch lists 668 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Landlocked atlantic salmon get?+
Landlocked atlantic salmon (Salmo salar sebago) can reach up to 150 cm in length and 50 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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