Hook & Release Study
The Provincial Government completed a comprehensive three-year study into the effects of hook and release angling of Atlantic salmon that provides specific recommendations for anglers in Newfoundland and Labrador. To provide more information, below are the scientific report, links to two short informational videos, and the news release announcing the release of the study.
- Scientific Report: “Long-term survival of Atlantic salmon following hook and release: Considerations for anglers, scientists and resource managers” (Released November 2021)