Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
Also called: Salmon, Grilse
Identification
Silvery, large, with a forked tail and black x-shaped spots above the lateral line.
Habitat
Anadromous to sea; landlocked forms live in freshwater lakes.
Behavior
Returns to natal rivers to spawn; landlocked fish behave like large trout.
How to Catch
Troll or cast flies and spoons; CT has a limited landlocked fishery in some lakes.
Notes
Subject of ongoing restoration; regulations are restrictive.
Where to find Atlantic Salmon in CT
- Salmon River East Hampton / Colchester
- Shetucket River Norwich / Baltic