The flesh of farmed Atlantic salmon is firm, oily and has a large flake. The mildest of our salmons and this salmon is available all year round. It has a delicate flavor and holds up well to almost any seasoning. Atlantic salmon is a silver-skinned fish with distinct spots over the body and head, and above the lateral line. farmed Atlantic salmon are commonly available on the market weighing between 8lbs and 16 lbs. Atlantic salmon is Native to the East Coast of the United States and Europe; it’s farmed on both coasts of North America, South America, Australia, and Europe. Salmon farms in British Columbia are predominantly located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Atlantic salmon is farmed in an open system meaning cages or pens floating in the open ocean. The feed consists of fish meal, fish oil and vegetable proteins usually from soybeans.