Current state of the Atlantic salmon fishing in the lower reaches of the Northern Dvina river

The aim of the research was to assess the current state of the salmon fishery in the lower reaches of the Northern Dvina River. The material of the research is based on the data of the territorial departments of the Federal Agency for Fishery, regional authorities, and the commission for regulating the production (catch) of anadromous fish species. At present, the importance of salmon fishing as an important source of the population's well-being has decreased. The contribution to the regional economy has also decreased. Average annual catch of Atlantic salmon in the fishery was 4.3 tons in 2010-2021. In 2020-2022 the fishing areas of second stage were formed and the fishing areas for the remaining fishermen become more concentrate. The reduction of fishing areas has led to a decrease in the number of used fishing gear and salmon catches. At the same time, the catch per effort decreased slightly, and the development of salmon catch volumes remains at a high level, which indicates a distortion in catch statistics. The results of the research can be used to develop measures to regulate the Atlantic salmon fishing in the lower reaches of the Northern Dvina river.