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Scotland truly is a year-round salmon fishing destination, a testament to its rich natural heritage and deeply ingrained traditions. The country's rivers offer a unique and ever-changing challenge for anglers, with different salmon runs presenting opportunities throughout the seasons.

Norway is renowned as one of the world’s premier destinations for Atlantic salmon fishing, with an estimated 600,000 salmon returning annually to its rivers via the intricate network of fjords and coastal waters.

Salmon fishing is a beloved pursuit across several continents, offering anglers a wide range of experiences depending on the region, species, and local fishing culture. While New Zealand is well known among anglers as a trout fishing destination, it is less known for its salmon fishing.

Salmon fishing in Japan is primarily focused on saltwater, as fishing for adult salmon in rivers is generally prohibited due to conservation laws. Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, boasts the world’s largest chum salmon fishery, heavily supported by hatchery production.. Saltwater fishing methods allowed include lure, bait, and fly fishing, but treble hooks and gaffs are generally prohibited to minimize harm to the fish.

Eastern Canada is renowned as one of the birthplaces of Atlantic salmon fishing, offering some of the most storied and productive salmon rivers in the world. Provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec are home to legendary rivers such as the Miramichi, Restigouche, Cascapedia, and Humber. The salmon season typically runs from June through September, when bright silver salmon return from the North Atlantic to their natal rivers to spawn. Canadian Atlantic salmon are prized for their strong fight and acrobatic leaps, making them a favorite target for both fly anglers and spin fishers. Conservation and catch-and-release practices are deeply embedded in the region’s fishing culture, helping to preserve these precious runs for future generations.

Finland provides a mix of river and sea fishing opportunities for Atlantic salmon. In Finnish Lapland, popular river systems like the Tornionjoki-Muonionjoki, Kymijoki, and Merikarvianjoki offer excellent river fishing, with the prime season usually running from late May to mid-June.

Chile's chinook (king) salmon fishery has a fascinating history. In the mid-1970s, chinook salmon eggs were introduced to rivers in Chile’s Lakes Region as part of a commercial ranching experiment. Though the project was abandoned, the salmon thrived and established wild populations along the southern coast, from the Tolten River to Tierra del Fuego.