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We combined a detailed 3D hydraulic model with high-resolution 3D tracking of tagged kelts (length 73\u2013104 cm) to obtain estimates of kelt movement through water. These estimates were then used in an energetics model to estimate hourly energy expenditure while negotiating the HPP area. Hourly kelt energy expenditure varied between 0.8 and 10.1 kJ \u00d7 h\u22121 and was dependent on kelt length. Degree of additional energy depletion can amount to several percent of remaining energy content (our study indicates 4\u20135 percentage points) potentially leading to reduced post-spawning survival. 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