Category: Salmon
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Kokanee Salmon
Introduction to Kokanee Salmon Kokanee salmon represent the non-anadromous form of sockeye salmon, meaning kokanee complete their freshwater spawning migrations entirely in lakes and tributaries without going to sea. Kokanee support valuable recreational fisheries across western North America from California to Alaska and Canada, known for battling on light tackle and excellent eating quality similar…
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Pink Salmon
Introduction to Pink Salmon Pink salmon, also called humpbacks or humpies, represent the most abundant and smallest of the pacific salmon species. Despite their modest size, pink salmon runs numbering into the millions provide ecological and angling opportunities across Alaska, Canada and down the Pacific Coast. Their rapid two year life cycle allows populations to…
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Coho Salmon
Introduction to Coho Salmon Exciting Gamefish The coho salmon, also called silver salmon, offers thrilling light-tackle fishing opportunities across the Pacific Coast from California through Alaska as well as the Great Lakes after introduction there. Pound-for-pound, few fish fight as vigorously as hooked coho, known for explosive jumps and long runs. Coho provide firm orange-red…
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Chinook Salmon
Introduction to Chinook Salmon Iconic Pacific Salmon The Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, stands apart as the most sought-after salmon species across the Pacific Rim, treasured for its unrivaled size up to 100 pounds, fighting strength, and critical ecological roles. These massive salmon make epic journeys from Pacific feeding grounds to inland spawning…
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon Popular Gamefish and Conservation Icon This salmon holds a storied place in angling history as a prized gamefish for its fighting spirit and as an ecological icon due to conservation efforts to preserve populations. These anadromous fish migrate from the Atlantic Ocean up coastal rivers to spawn, facing an arduous journey fraught with…
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