One of the questions we get from our guests are what types of fish or sea creatures will we be able to catch on our trips.
Please check thegovernment websiteregarding seasonal closures and catch limits regardin g the different types of salmon.
Image from DFO
Mouth | Tail | Other distinguishing features | Age at maturity | Freshwater markings |
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Dark with black gums; large, sharp teeth | V-shaped silvery; spots on both lobes | Large spots on back | 3 to 7 years | Body turns olive brown to black |
*from the DFO |
Image from DFO
Mouth | Tail | Other distinguishing features | Age at maturity | Freshwater markings |
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White, may have black edge, white gums; sharp, medium sized teeth | Square, silver; some spots, usually on upper lobe; wide tail base | Spots on upper part of body | 3 years | Greenish black head, red body |
*from the DFO |
Image from DFO
Mouth | Tail | Other distinguishing features | Age at maturity | Freshwater markings |
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White, with black gums; in marine areas, almost no teeth | V-shaped, no silver; large oval spots on both lobes | Large spots on back; smallest species | 3 years | Pronounced hump on male |
*from the DFO |
Image from DFO
Mouth | Tail | Other distinguishing features | Age at maturity | Freshwater markings |
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White, may have black edge, white gums; sharp, medium sized teeth | Square, silver; some spots, usually on upper lobe; wide tail base | Spots on upper part of body | 3 years | Greenish black head, red body |
*from the DFO |
Image from DFO
Mouth | Tail | Other distinguishing features | Age at maturity | Freshwater markings |
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White, tongue may be black; large teeth | No spots, silver streaks covering about half of tail; narrow tail base | No spots on back or tail; possible faint vertical bars on silver fish; white tip on anal fin | 3 to 5 years | Vertical bands on sides, may be reddish purple on male |
*from the DFO |
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