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The Fraser River is known for the fishing of white sturgeon, all five species of Pacific salmon (chinook, coho, chum, pink, sockeye), as well as steelhead trout. The Fraser River is also the largest producer of salmon in Canada. [25] A typical white sturgeon catch can average about 500 pounds (230 kg). [26]
Salmon was founded after the nearby town of Elkhart grew out of its incorporated area, taking the name Bryon Switch. The town was renamed Salmon after the postmaster, Meredith D. Salmon, built a post office inside a general store. In 1914, the community comprised three general stores, a cotton gin, and a sawmill. It had telephone service and a ...
Salmon Lake Park is a unique private recreational vehicle park in Grapeland, Texas. It is famous for its bluegrass festival. [1] They offer Cabins rentals, RV, and tent camping year round. They host family and school reunions, parties, car shows, and festivals. They can be contacted at www.SalmonLakePark.com and by phone 936-687-2594
The legend behind the name Possum Kingdom did originate from Texas trappers who worked the Brazos River basin. Today, the blue waters of the lake is home to boaters and cliff divers alike.
The Thompson River is the largest tributary of the Fraser River, [3] flowing through the south-central portion of British Columbia, Canada. The Thompson River has two main branches, the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River. The river is home to several varieties of Pacific salmon and trout.
The Salmon River is a tributary of the Fraser River in the Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada, flowing southeast to meet that river to the west of Eaglet Lake, [2] to the north of the city of Prince George. The community of Salmon Valley is located in its basin. [4] It was formerly known as the Little Salmon River. [5]
A bust of Fraser, located by the river that bears his name, in New Westminster, British Columbia. The Fraser River, named for him by the explorer David Thompson. Fraser Lake, a lake in north-central British Columbia. Fort Fraser, just east of Fraser Lake. Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, British Columbia
The Chilcotin River /tʃɪlˈkoʊtɪn/ [5] located in Southern British Columbia, Canada is a 241 km (150 mi) long tributary of the Fraser River. [6] The name Chilcotin comes from Tŝilhqot’in, meaning "ochre river people," where ochre refers to the mineral used by Tŝilhqot’in Nation and other Indigenous communities as a base for paint or dye. [7]