American Fisheries Society

Volume 50 Issue 11 | Fisheries | Oxford Academic Fisheries is the monthly magazine of the American Fisheries Society, the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists.

Happy #WorldFisheriesDay! Celebrate by reading the latest issue of #Fisheries: Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon restoration, Defusing and advancing the dialogue on hatcheries and stocking, Climate change call for action, and much more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/is...

CDFW News | ‘Salmon Everywhere’ One Year After Klamath Dam Removal A little more than a year after the historic removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, CDFW scientists are seeing salmon reoccupying just about every corner of their historic habitat.

‘Salmon Everywhere’ One Year After Klamath Dam Removal wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive...

Restoring the Klamath River - Tomorrow's Catch Witness the Klamath River’s transformation as dam removal restores salmon habitat, tribal lands, and cultural connections in this historic restoration.

The Klamath River is flowing free again.

RES and local Indian Tribes are restoring habitat, renewing cultural ties, and leading the largest dam removal in history.

🎥 Watch the film + explore the series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Two BLM employees tag fish in Alaska.

A new report reveals that fish and wildlife conservation generates substantial economic benefits. Federal, state, local, and nonprofit contributions combined contributed $115.8 billion in total economic activity and supported over 575,000 jobs nationwide. Read more: fisheries.org/2025/11/new-...

High Impact Research from Fisheries. Read Now.

Research published in Fisheries makes an impact!

Browse some of the most read, top cited, and highly downloaded articles making a splash in the statistics community: oxford.ly/3LGcw8z

@amfisheriessoc.bsky.social

Science and Sovereignty: Restoring Salmon, Culture, and the Columbia River Discover how tribal fisheries science is restoring salmon populations and cultural lifeways along the Columbia River through innovative genetics, dam removal, and traditional ecological knowledge.

CRITFC is proving that science and culture aren’t separate — they’re stronger together.

Through a powerful blend of traditional knowledge and research, they’re restoring salmon and shaping the future of Columbia River stewardship.

Watch their full films: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Gary Whelan, 2025-2026 AFS President, stopped by the AFS Beneath the Surface podcast recent to share insights on his plan of work for the coming year and offer advice for students and early-career fisheries professionals: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yxgbk-...

Emigration dynamics of natural and hatchery Atlantic Salmon smolts in an impounded river system ABSTRACTObjective. The Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar is federally listed as endangered and is the last remaining

Emigration dynamics of natural and hatchery Atlantic Salmon smolts in an impounded river system, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 2025;, vqaf088, doi.org/10.1093/najf...

Upcoming AFS webinar - Wednesday, November 19, at 3 pm EST: Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events. Find out more and register online: fisheries.org/2025/10/webi....

NEW DEADLINE ALERT
We understand that many of you have been impacted by the government shutdowns and thought it wouldn't be fair to close our abstracts without giving you all a chance to submit one after things have reopened. We also reopened session proposals!Happy submitting!

Had a blast talking about #sturgeon with Dr. Drew Holloway's ichthyology class @ballstate.bsky.social this afternoon! I'm grateful my AFS involvement @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social connected me with Drew at a past Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. His students asked great Q's about larval drift! 🐟

Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.

Breathing Life Into Logan Lake Discover how Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is restoring Logan Lake’s oxygen levels and revitalizing fish populations, wildlife, and the local community.

Freshwater fish. Clean rivers. Thriving ecosystems.

See how the @hctfbc.bsky.social is protecting nature in British Columbia in #TomorrowsCatch:

contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

MeiLin Precourt - Tomorrow's Catch MeiLin Precourt found her passion through the AFS Hutton Program. Learn how youth, diversity, and accessible science are shaping the future of fisheries and conservation.

“It was the first time that I saw myself capable of doing science...” — MeiLin Precourt, recounting her participation in the Hutton Program. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with the right opportunities. Watch more here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Photo: wildfire in a wooded area Text: AFS Webinar - Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events, supported by the AFS Climate Committee and the AFS science Communication Section. Presentations by Corinne Burns (Leading Solutions LLC in support of NOAA Fisheries), Jeff Jolley (Michigan Dept of Natural Resources), Sara Thompson (San Antonio River Authority), and Kerry Flaherty-Walia (Tampa Bay Estuary Program).

The AFS Climate Committee and the Science Communication Section will be hosting an encore presentation of our lightning talks and a summary of our session from this summer’s annual meeting!

The webinar will be held on Wed , Nov 19 at 3pm ET. Registration required - fisheries.org/2025/10/webi...

Looking forward to this #nongame webinar. I’ll be talkin bag limits. Come on by to hear all about it.

YouTube video by Rough Edge Studios / Rough Edge FM Reel Angler Podcast: Community Kevin talks with Jeff Kopaska of the American Fisheries Society.

This week Executive Director @jeffkopaska.bsky.social joined Community Kevin Brannon on The Reel Anglers' Podcast to discuss conservation, fishing regulations, partnerships, and more: youtu.be/FbTIZ16cPpQ?...

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We are getting some beautiful autumn weather here in NE. This season always evokes a sense of things coming to pass and a year coming to an end. Thus, the #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme for this weekend is "lifecycles." Sketch a fish lifecycle, can be as simple or complex as you want! #sciart 🦑

Happy day 5 of #GarWeek, conservation and research day! Here in Minnesota, the #GarLab is proud to contribute to valuable conservation efforts to protect native non-game fishes.

On the fourth day of #GarWeek, we’re celebrating other native, ancient fish species! Check out these species bios to get an idea of what other ancient fish besides gar reside in North America and beyond.

Henry's Fork Foundation - Tomorrow's Catch Discover how the Henry’s Fork Foundation is using science and restoration to protect water quality, trout habitat, and river health in Idaho.

The Henry’s Fork Foundation is proving that cooler, cleaner rivers are possible — and essential.

See how they’re improving water quality and restoring fish habitat in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

GARtwork contest ends Friday 11/7 at 10 am Central!

Enjoying #GarWeek? Join us for a webinar on Weds, Nov 12, at 2 pm EST, highlighting positive social and conservation developments for important native fishes, including gars. Featuring @solomonrdavid.bsky.social, Alec Lackmann, & @dirtydog.bsky.social. Register now: fisheries.org/2025/10/webi....

YouTube video by Great Lakes Now Why Gars Deserve a Week of Their Own | Great Lakes Now

It's #GarWeek! @solomonrdavid.bsky.social sat down with Great Lakes Now to discuss this misunderstood & ancient freshwater fish.

Learn all about my new favorite fish & why researchers are exploring how gar genetics could help us understand human disease evolution.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...

Reviving Traditional Fishing Weirs and Reestablishing Sovereignty Discover how the Semá:th (Sumas First Nation) are reintroducing fishing practices banned under colonial policies to responsibly harvest salmon and uphold Indigenous rights in British Columbia.

The @sumasfirstnation.bsky.social were banned from fishing the way their ancestors did.

Now? They’re bringing it back — on their terms.

Watch how traditional practices, sustainability, and Indigenous leadership are restoring what was taken: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Spotting gar using imaging sonar: The effects of river–floodplain habitat connectivity on a lepisosteid assemblage ABSTRACTObjective. Anthropogenic modifications, such as levee construction and other flood control structures, have decoupled Louisiana’s floodplains from

Happy #GarWeek! How can you spot a Spotted Gar? In a recent article in Transactions, researchers used imaging sonar to assess how gar and other native fish use Mississippi River floodplains: doi.org/10.1093/tafa...

Obsessed with gar? We are too! Check link in bio to download our gar-themed wallpapers. Best for iPhone sizing. Feel free to repost your favorite gar background on your Insta story!

Can't get enough of gars? Check out these awesome wallpapers!
#GarWeek

GAR WEEK 2025 is HERE!!!

Join @garlab.bsky.social as we celebrate these awesome living fossil fishes and freshwater biodiversity for #GarWeek!

We look forward to hearing from YOU with any gar pics, puns, stories, GARtwork and questions this week!

Georgia AFS November-December Newsletter - so many cool things to check out. The flipbook can be found on the Georgia AFS website. heyzine.com/flip-book/9f...