All Pacific salmon (which is what these are) die after spawning. A few Atlantic salmon (about 10%, ATW) will survive to make another trip.
The Pacific species basically start to decompose as soon as they hit fresh water.
Once they've spawned, they fall apart like something out of a bad horror movie. I've seen semi-alive fish that you could stick your thumb through without any effort (usually snagged by a tourist who's proud of his accomplishment).
The Pacific species basically start to decompose as soon as they hit fresh water.
Once they've spawned, they fall apart like something out of a bad horror movie. I've seen semi-alive fish that you could stick your thumb through without any effort (usually snagged by a tourist who's proud of his accomplishment).