Fishing For

Atlantic salmon

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507 Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Atlantic salmon. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

1.2 ft

Maximum Length

4.9 ft

Maximum Weight

103.1 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 - 689.0 ft

Temperature Range

35.6 - 48.2 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Atlantic salmon

Essex County, New York

Piscataquis County, Maine

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Presumpscot River

Cumberland County, Maine

Thunder Bay River

Alpena County, Michigan

Ganaraska River

Port Hope, Ontario

Vernon, New Jersey

Top Baits For Catching Atlantic salmon

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spoon

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(14)

12 Catches

Natural Baits by Eggs Fresh Water Salmon Eggs

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(28)

10 Catches

Flies by White River Bead-Head Pheasant-Tail Nymph Flies 10 - Natural - 12 Pack

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(1)

7 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1004)

6 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits In-Line Spinner

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(11)

5 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Golden shiner

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(34)

5 Catches

Flies by Generic Flies Streamer Generic Stream Flies

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(5)

5 Catches

Lures by Berkley PowerBait Pre-Rigged Atomic Teaser Jig 1/16 oz. - Pink lady

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(3)

4 Catches

Recently Caught Atlantic salmon

Dylan Gorst

6 days ago

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Highland, Scotland

Species Atlantic salmon

7 likes

Conor Smith

7 hours ago

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Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, Wales

Biggest fish I've ever caught 😀 got to be atleast 6lb

Species Atlantic salmon

Gear 1

8 likes

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Noah Poort

2 weeks ago

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Jefferson County, Colorado

#CatchKing

Species Atlantic salmon

Gear 1

7 likes • 2 comments

Jake Wilkinson

5 weeks ago

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Cumbria, England

Species Atlantic salmon

8 likes

Donny Ritchie

2 weeks ago

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East Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Species Atlantic salmon

2 likes

Donny Ritchie

2 weeks ago

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East Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Species Atlantic salmon

1 like

Charles Parris

6 weeks ago

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Species Atlantic salmon

Weight 3 lb 8 oz

Gear 1

7 likes

Maximilian Egeland

2 weeks ago

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Fantastic catch

Species Atlantic salmon

Weight 4 lb 7 oz

Gear 1

4 likes

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