It is knowing that high water temperatures and low water levels are particularly stressful to Atlantic salmon. It is taking that into account when you fish, and how you treat the fish on the end of the line. Playing the wild salmon An Atlantic salmon on the end of that line is under stress, and it is important not to play the fish to utter exhaustion.
Severe exhaustion reduces the salmon's odds of surviving.
Bringing the Atlantic salmon in An exhausted fish needs help. Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild Atlantic salmon to swim away on its own. Keep the salmon in the water .