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River - Freshwater

Fish of the Great Lakes Tributaries

The rivers flowing into the Great Lakes - Steelhead and salmon runs from Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario draw anglers from across the continent.

Continent: North America Area: 250,000 km² Climate: Temperate

📖 Overview

Rivers like the Salmon River (NY), Pere Marquette (MI), and Niagara host massive fall and spring runs of Chinook, coho, and steelhead. These are among the most-fished tributary systems in North America.