lake salmon

American  

noun

1. landlocked salmon.

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Etymology

Origin of lake salmon

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

In a historic victory for the Nuchatlaht First Nation, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has recognized the aboriginal title to more than 4 square miles of land on Nootka Island, including a pristine salmon lake, salmon stream and forest that had been threatened by industrial logging off the west side of Vancouver Island.

From Seattle Times

Barging on the Snake River has failed to rebuild that stock and, given the vagaries of both trucking and hatcheries, the long-term prospects for Baker Lake salmon are not clear.

From Salon

In 1984 the spawning station was built, and in 1988 the state stocked its last Great Lake salmon, said Mike Barnes, the manager of McNenny State Fish Hatchery.

From Washington Times

The Baronet had enticed and prettily netted a plump lake salmon, by far the choicest fish taken; so, the match being ended, and luncheon served under the pines, Silver Heels plaited a wreath of red-oak, and crowned Sir William for his third prize.

From Project Gutenberg

This marsh, intersected by islets and covered with reeds, is the haunt of thousands of wild-fowl, and of the terrapin, or small turtle of the lake; and as evening comes on, we see long rows of red lights from the fishing-boats gleaming along the surface of the water, for thus they spear the lake salmon, the bass, and the pickereen.

From Project Gutenberg