Landlocked Atlantic salmon are salmon that have been separated or landlocked from the Atlantic Ocean for decades, such as those found in Lake Champlain and inland lakes in New Hampshire. They are a popular species among recreational anglers.
Poor spawning habitat in New Hampshire rivers has resulted in low recruitment over the years. New Hampshire Fish and Game established a landlocked Atlantic salmon hatchery program in the hopes of stabilizing population levels across the lakes region.
In 2018, the Nashua National Fish Hatchery started raising 50,000 landlocked salmon for New Hampshire Fish and Game’s recreational stocking program in the lakes region of New Hampshire.
Every winter, fertilized eggs are transported to the Nashua hatchery for hatch and grow-out. Landlocked salmon are stocked at 6-8 fish/lb into several New Hampshire lakes, including: Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, and Ossipee Lake.
