early Autumn Landlocks

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That river is very tannic. Here’s the only one I’ve ever caught from there, not the brown trout look at all


While in the outlet of the same lake, where I believe mostly the stocked fish go, the water is gin clear and they look more like browns.

Thanks for sharing. Cool pictures!

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nope you are correct, the top fish is a male, bottom fish is a female.  I only know it's a male because it had a small kype (can't see it in that picture though because it's mouth is closed).  Males also typically get darker colored then the females (hence the black-ish fins)

both salmon are wild/native.  The salmon here have a very broad range of color variations.  I think the color pattern variations depend on age class/maturity, how long they've been in the river, and life history/origin.  Probably other environmental factors at play too.

Thanks for responding. Sounds right to me!

I wish my state would allow me to raise salmon. They would be a cool fish to produce in trophy sizes!