A Salmon pool is a name for a rocky depression in a riverbed, where
salmon are known to gather to rest and feed, and from where they can be successfully caught. In England, they are known as
stell
Stell is a name for a deep pool in a river where salmon rest and are fished, such as that found at Amble in Northumberland, England.
Fishing using stell nets was made illegal by the Tweed Act
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Known salmon pools
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Monks Brook
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Matapedia River
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Chéticamp River
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Miramichi River
*New Brunswick has more than 22
*Bangor Salmon Pool
Former salmon pools
Salmon pools are located in the shallows of rivers. Dams and other activities that raise the heights of rivers can ruin pools for fishing.
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Hartland Salmon Pool
Hartland Salmon Pool
Canada's Historic Places
See also
* Environmental issues with salmon
References
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External links
Salmon FAQ
Salmon
Fishing areas