Salmon grown in freshwater can, as stated, grow similarly to their saltwater counterparts if given access to quality water and other needs. According to an aquaculture journal I found, however, (
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Something else you may want to look into is the great lakes salmon fishery, where King (as well as Coho, Rainbow, Sockeye, Pink, and Atlantic) salmon were introduced into the vast "ponds" that are the great lakes, with excellent results. (
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