is this a salmon or a trout parr ? these are 2 websites to help The Atlantic Salmon Trust - Salmon and Sea Trout Recognition (scroll down a tiny bit) and Loughs Agency

I'd would put money on it being a salmon parr, single spot on gill cover and shorter maxilla that doesnt extend beyond the eye, though to be sure a better view of the tail would be needed.

For my money i would say it is definately a baby brownie.

Paul.

I'm going with Salmon parr due to the lack of spots below the lateral line.

Why do you think it is a brownie? I would like to have a reason

all i will add is that it is definitely a parr

Just my thoughts and i've never seen such a heavily coloured salmon parr, but i can certainly see why people could go either way. As said above a bit more tail in the shot would really show you what you need to know "fork or no fork"

All the best,
Paul.

Looking at the top link I could probably be wrong, no change there (according to my missus)!

thanks paul, i know it is a shlt picture, I didnt know the tail would be important when I got my friend to take the picture

It has all the marks of a Salmon Parr,The tail would just have confirmed it.just read the guide and you will see that it is not a brownie.

Jim

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Salmon Parr 100% ! Would stake my house on it

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