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Originally Posted by JoeG
not true. It is recommended but not a rule. Very delicate fish.
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It is not only recommended but it is illegal!
This is from Fish & Game website:
Ice anglers should be aware that it is illegal to take landlocked salmon through the ice. Fish and Game strongly suggests that if anglers do catch a salmon while ice fishing, the line should be cut as close to the mouth as possible and the fish should be released without taking it out of the water. Landlocked salmon may only be taken during the open water season, April 1 - September 30.
When in doubt about identifying adult salmon and brown trout, play it safe and release the fish unharmed!