Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from North America

ICES advises that, in line with the management objectives (MOs) agreed by the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) and according to the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) approach, the catch of one-sea-winter (1SW) non-maturing Atlantic salmon and two‑sea‑winter (2SW) Atlantic salmon in mixed-stock fisheries in North America should be zero in each of the years 2026 and 2027. This is the same catch advice that was issued for 2024 and 2025.

ICES advises that when the MSY approach is applied, fishing should only take place on Atlantic salmon from rivers where stocks are at full reproductive capacity. Mixed-stock fisheries present particular threats and should be managed based on the individual status of all stocks exploited in the fishery.