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Fish Facts

Explore the fascinating lives of migratory fish in the Connecticut River!

Migratory fish are some of our most interesting and important aquatic species. Each fact sheet has a full color picture and information on description, life history, distribution, status, and restoration efforts.

Atlantic salmon Atlantic Salmon
American shad American shad
Gizzard shad Gizzard shad
Blueback herring Blueback herring
Alewife Alewife
Shortnose sturgeon Shortnose sturgeon
Atlantic sturgeon Atlantic sturgeon
Striped bass Striped bass
Sea lamprey Sea lamprey
American eel American eel



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