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Leaping Salmon
A simple, very lightweight mod that makes salmon jump from time to time! Meant to add a bit of ambience to your world and make these mobs feel a bit more alive.
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Leaping Salmon release should I use?
Latest stable file salmonleap-1.1.0.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge
Leaping Salmon salmonleap-1.1.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Leaping Salmon required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Leaping Salmon salmonleap-1.1.0.jar need?
salmonleap-1.1.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Leaping Salmon without breaking your instance.
Built for Leaping Salmon salmonleap-1.1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use salmonleap-1.1.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside salmonleap-1.1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Leaping Salmon add?
Salmon are an old minecraft mob and a constant in rivers, but it would be awesome if they could do a bit more! Leaping salmon is here to make that happen. Now, you'll ocassionally see salmon jump out the water when you walk by rivers.
I highly reccomend combining this mod with fresh animations or other mods that improve fish appearance for a truly immersive experience. Please leave a comment if you would like this mod to work for other fish as well!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Leaping Salmon by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Leaping Salmon versions and loaders
salmonleap-1.1.0.jar
salmonleap-1.0.0.jar
11 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
LeapingSalmon 1.0
salmonleap-1.0.0.jar
28 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
