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Salmon

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 7

Salmon are among the most iconic fish in the aquatic world, celebrated for their extraordinary life cycle. Born in freshwater rivers and streams, salmon spend most of their adult lives in the open ocean before returning—often across vast distances—to their natal freshwater habitats to spawn. This journey is one of nature’s most impressive migrations and offers unique opportunities for divers to witness the species up close in both marine and inland environments.Each species varies in size, color, and behavior, particularly during the spawning season when their appearance and activity change dramatically.

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Dive sites with this animal

Professional Diving Resources, 44147 Broadview Hts.

Gilboa Quarry (★4.3)

WELCOME TO GILBOA QUARRY – the premier Midwest destination for divers of all levels, freedivers, and snorkelers. Boasting spring fed clear waters, a wide variety of fishes, and a host of underwater attractions – Gilboa Quarry has been serving the SCUBA diving community for over 30 years.
Kelli D. (#2986072)

Islander (Wreck) (★4.0)

The Islander wreck is found in Alexandria Bay on the USA side of the St. Lawrence River. This is an easy dive to access from shore and even has a dive park for divers to park and stage their dive from. Visibility is usually pretty good at around 50 feet.
Undersea Adventures, 99336 Kennewick

Richland Howard Amon Park (★3.7)

Drift dive in the center of Richland with a back eddy to return to the start location. Start swimming straight out from shore until the current picks up, head downstream to the 2“ steel cable, using it to return towards shore until the current reverses in the eddy (15’). Then let it bring you back.
Test The Waters, LLC, 99705 North Pole

Hidden Lake Boat Launch (★5.0)

This is a very easy entry lake with a rocky bottom and usually about 20’ of visibility. Lots of boat traffic so be sure to bring a float. The deepest spot is 70ft.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Columbia River Canyon (★3.9)

Advanced drift dive with moderate visibility. Even with bright daylight, it is dark and a good dive light is always recommended. Boat traffic at the marina can be a hazard and divers need to watch carefully. The exit is near the base of the 182 bridge.