Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
- Kenai River
- Kenai River
- Nushagak River
- Togiak River
- Goodnews River
- Prince William Sound / Valdez
- Talkeetna / Clear Creek
- Quartz Lake
- Juneau coastal waters
- Yakima River
- Lake Chelan
- Deschutes River / lower reach
- Umpqua River / North Umpqua
- Lake Sakakawea
- Lake Oahe / Pierre base
- Lake Superior / Duluth
- Muskegon River
- Grand Traverse Bay
- Lake Michigan / Chicago
- Salmon River / Pulaski
- Lake Ontario / Oswego
- Campbell River — freshwater
- Port Hardy
- Yakutat
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Blackmouth | United States | Reference |
| Chinook | Canada | Reference |
| Chinook | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Chinook salmon | Australia | Reference |
| Chinook salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Chinook salmon | Russia | Reference |
| Chinook salmon | United States | Reference |
| Chinook salmon | Alaska | Reference |
| Chinook salmon | Global | Reference |
| King salmon | Australia | Reference |
| King salmon | Canada | Reference |
| King salmon | New Zealand | Reference |
| King salmon | Russia | Reference |
| King salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| King salmon | United States | Reference |
| King | Canada | Reference |
| King salmon | Alaska | Reference |
| King salmon | Global | Reference |
| Kippered salmon | United States | Reference |
| Königslachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Locks | United States | Reference |
| Lox | United States | Reference |
| Masunosuke | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Pacific salmon | New Zealand | Reference |
| Pickled salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Quinnat | Canada | Reference |
| Quinnat | Germany · German | Reference |
| Quinnat salmon | Australia | Reference |
| Quinnat salmon | New Zealand | Reference |
| Quinnat salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Quinnat salmon | United States | Reference |
| Salmao-real | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmão-real | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmon | Australia | Reference |
| Salmón boquinegra | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmon chinook | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón chinook | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón real | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón rey | Chile · Spanish | Reference |
| Saumon chinook | Canada · French | Reference |
| Saumon chinook | France · French | Reference |
| Saumon quinnat | Canada · French | Reference |
| Saumon royal | Global · French | Reference |
| Smilie | Canada | Reference |
| Spring | Canada | Reference |
| Spring | United States | Reference |
| Spring salmon | Australia | Reference |
| Spring salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Spring salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Spring salmon | United States | Reference |
| Spring salmon | Global | Reference |
| Tyee | Canada | Reference |
| Tyee | United States | Reference |
| kings | Columbia River estuary, Oregon and Washington | Reference |
Seasons
Columbia River estuary, Oregon and Washington
August to mid-September is the cited fishing window.
These are fishing patterns from the linked sources. Check the agency for current legal seasons and closures.
Regulations and identification
- Alaska — Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Check the current area rules, emergency orders and fish identification before the trip.
- Northern Territory — Northern Territory Government
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New South Wales — NSW fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New Zealand — Fish & Game New Zealand
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Alaska · Argentina · Australia · Canada · Chile · Japan · Kerguelen Is. · New Zealand · Nicaragua · Russia · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.