Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
- Lake Memphremagog / Vermont base
- Quabbin Reservoir
- Salmon River / Pulaski
- Bonaventure River
- Miramichi River
- Restigouche River / New Brunswick base
- Margaree River
- Humber River
- Exploits River
- Morell River
- West Rangá
- Vatnsdalsá
- Mýrarkvísl
- Gaula
- Orkla
- Namsen
- Otra / Kristiansand
- River Tweed
- River Tay
- River Spey
- River Dee
- Lithuanian Baltic coast
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weserlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Wildlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Winnish | Canada | Reference |
| Wintersalm | Germany · German | Reference |
| Atlantic salmon | Australia | Reference |
| Atlantic salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Atlantic salmon | Hong Kong | Reference |
| Atlantic salmon | New Zealand | Reference |
| Atlantic salmon | Türkiye | Reference |
| Atlantic salmon | United States | Reference |
| Atlantic salmon | Global | Reference |
| Atlantischer lachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Atlantischer salmon | Germany · German | Reference |
| Bay salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Black salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Blaulaß | Germany · German | Reference |
| Breeder | Canada | Reference |
| Caplin-scull salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Common Atlantic salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Echter lachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Elblachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Fiddler | Canada | Reference |
| Filetes de salmão àsueca | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Grayling | Canada | Reference |
| Grilse | Canada | Reference |
| Grilse | Germany · German | Reference |
| Grilse | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Grilt | Canada | Reference |
| Hakenlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Kelt | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Kippered salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Laichlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Lachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Landlocked salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Landloked salmon | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Las | Germany · German | Reference |
| Laß | Germany · German | Reference |
| Mailachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| N. Atlantic salmon | Spain | Reference |
| Ouananiche | Canada | Reference |
| Ouinanish | Canada | Reference |
| Outside salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Parr | Canada | Reference |
| Parr | Germany · German | Reference |
| Parr | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Randel | Germany · German | Reference |
| Rheinlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Rheinsalm | Germany · German | Reference |
| Sake masu-rui | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Salm | Germany · German | Reference |
| Salmao | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmão | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmão | Madeira Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmâo-do-Atlântico | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmão-do-Atlântico | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Sãlmao-do-Atlântico | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmen | Germany · German | Reference |
| Salmling | Germany · German | Reference |
| Salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Salmon | Estonia | Reference |
| Salmon | Ireland | Reference |
| Salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Salmon | Isle of Man | Reference |
| salmón | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| salmón de lago | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón del Atlántico | Chile · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón del Atlántico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| salmón del Traful | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| salmón encerrado | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmon peel | Canada | Reference |
| salmón plateado | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Saumon | France · French | Reference |
| Saumon Atlantique | Canada · French | Reference |
| Saumon Atlantique | France · French | Reference |
| Saumon Atlantique | Kerguelen Is. · French | Reference |
| Saumon de l'Atlantique | Global · French | Reference |
| Saumon d'eau douce | Canada · French | Reference |
| Schwarzlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Sea salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Sebago salmon | United States | Reference |
| Silver salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Slink | Canada | Reference |
| Smolt | Canada | Reference |
| Sommersalm | Germany · German | Reference |
| Speitzken | Germany · German | Reference |
| Spring fish | Canada | Reference |
| Spring salmon | Canada | Reference |
| St. Bartholomäuslachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| St. Jakobssalm | Germany · German | Reference |
| Struvitzen | Germany · German | Reference |
| Tacon atlantique | France · French | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Northern Territory — Northern Territory Government
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New South Wales — NSW fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New Zealand — Fish & Game New Zealand
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Alaska · Argentina · Australia · Belgium · Canada · Channel Is. · Chile · Denmark · Estonia · Faroe Is. · Finland · France · Germany · Greenland · Iceland · Ireland · Isle of Man · Italy · Latvia · Lithuania · Netherlands · New Zealand · Norway · Poland · Portugal · Russia · Slovakia · Spain · St Pierre Miq. · Svalbard Mayen · Sweden · UK Engld Wal · UK Gr. Britain · UK No Ireld · UK Scotland · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.