BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 6, 2023
Thomas Morrison of Winterport has a whopper of a fishing tale. He was ice fishing with his son on Jan. 28 in eastern Maine. Only 20 minutes into their outing, they pulled an impressive fish through the ice — a salmon measuring 28 inches and weighing 5 pounds. The thrill of the catch was later tempered by an unexpected development. He had caught an Atlantic salmon. The species has been federally protected under the Endangered Species Act since 2000. “It was warm that day, and the fish was released alive and well,” he said.