Chinook (King) Salmon

Blue-to-green above, it has irregular black spots on its back and tail fin. Gums are black at base of teeth.

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Common Name

Chinook (King) Salmon

Comments

The largest salmon, it can weigh over 100 lbs. (45 kg). Spawns in spring and fall and enters freshwater throughout the year.

Scientific Name

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Habitat

Anadromous.

Size

To 5 ft. (1.5 m)