Fresh & salt
Salmon (King / Chinook)
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall (run-dependent)
- Length range
- 60–150 cm
- Weight range
- 3–40 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–50 m
Habitat
Pacific Ocean and large river systems. Runs up rivers from Alaska to California; also Great Lakes populations.
Behavior
The largest Pacific salmon. Powerful fighter that makes long, deep runs. Feeds on herring and squid at sea.
Best techniques
- Trolling with herring or flashers
- Back-bouncing with roe
- Fly fishing with intruder flies
- Plug fishing from boat
