Are salmon native to Lake Ontario?
Are salmon native to Lake Ontario? This treasured species is an important part of our natural heritage and a part of Ontario's rich biodiversity. Until the late 19th century, Lake Ontario had a population of Atlantic Salmon native to its waters.
What fish are native to Lake Ontario?
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north, west, and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south and east by the U.S. state of New York. The Canada–United States border spans the centre of the lake.
Are salmon natural in Lake Ontario?
THE LAKE ONTARIO ATLANTIC SALMON RESTORATION PROGRAM This treasured species is an important part of our natural heritage and a part of Ontario's rich biodiversity. Until the late 19th century, Lake Ontario had a population of Atlantic Salmon native to its waters.
Is lake trout a salmon?
lake trout, (Salvelinus namaycush), large, voracious char, family Salmonidae, widely distributed from northern Canada and Alaska, U.S., south to New England and the Great Lakes basin. It is usually found in deep, cool lakes.