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In Maine, fish following ancient instincts find newly open rivers
But recovering Atlantic salmon will mean removing more dams on the Kennebec Life After Dams Part 2 of a series. This week, we’re telling stories about what happens when dams come out and life flows back in. It’s a vision of what could be on the lower Snake: a free-flowing river and wild fisheries staging…
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TROUT Digital Magazine: Looking back at 2021
What a year it has been! There have been challenges and triumphs. The pandemic lingers, yet people find solace on the water more than ever now. I spent a little time looking through the archive of the hundreds of stories the TROUT team of contributors produced this year, and I am proud and grateful. We…
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Photos capture dramatic salmon rescue in Maine
By Mark Taylor and Jeff Reardon Stranded in an isolated pool below a dewatered dam, the large Atlantic salmon scooted back and forth, knocking its snout into rocks as it frantically looked for escape. Salvation came in the form of a long-handled net. An employee with the Maine Department of Marine Resources scooped up the salmon, hustling the fish to…