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Salmon release designed to support river population
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Crews released an estimated 3.5 million fall-run Chinook salmon smolts into the main stem of the Sacramento River in mid-April to help support the river population. CDFW Photo
The 3.5 million fish being released into the main stem of the Sacramento River are part of an additional 9.7 million salmon produced in 2025 above normal production goals.