Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar
Distribution: A native of European and North American rivers draining into the northern Atlantic Ocean, the Atlantic salmon has been introduced into Lake Jindabyne and Khancoban Pondage No wild populations occur since most of the natural life cycle is spent at sea. The Atlantic salmon is considered a great sport fish and is keenly sought by anglers.
Size: Atlantic Salmon are known to reach in excess of 30kg, however, a fish greater than 6kg in Australia are rare.
Characteristics: Similar to brown trout, but silvery overall, bluish to olive-brown dorsally with a white belly and fewer dark spots usually confined to the upper sides. These spots usually lack the halo characteristic of the brown trout. The fins are a dusky grey and the fish has a thick wrist of the tail. When compared to the brown trout, the mouth of the salmon is smaller and doesn’t extend past the eyes and the tail is more deeply forked.
Confusing Species: Similar to other trout and salmon species.
Fishing rules: The size & bag limit varies depending on fishing locations.