Watching Atlantic salmon leaping into and clearing a raging torrent of water as they travel upriver to spawn must be one of the most inspiring sights in nature. This magnificent fish has been recorded leaping more than 3 metres (10 feet) into the air to negotiate waterfalls, weirs and other obstacles. Adult Atlantic salmon are large powerful fish that can weigh over 20kg (45 … [Read more...] about Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Salmo salar
Wild salmon return to Dublin’s Tolka River
For the first time in more than 100 years wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) have been confirmed breeding in Dublin’s Tolka river. A recent review of fish stocks in the river noted the presence of juvenile salmon at three locations: Tolka, Glasnevin and three locations Inland Fisheries Ireland noted the presence of wild Atlantic salmon parr in the river, a sure sign that … [Read more...] about Wild salmon return to Dublin’s Tolka River
