Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Also called king salmon, king, spring salmon, Fall Chinook Salmon
The largest of the Pacific salmon species, also known as King Salmon. These powerful fish are prized for their size, fighting ability, and excellent table fare.
Chinook Salmon at a glance
- Scientific name
- Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches
- IGFA world record
- 97 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Both
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Rivers and coastal waters of the Pacific. Largest Pacific salmon species. Anadromous.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a chinook salmon through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksChinook Salmon questions people ask
Chinook Salmon is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha. Anglers also call it king salmon, king, spring salmon, Fall Chinook Salmon.
A typical chinook salmon runs 24-48 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 97 lbs 4 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every chinook salmon you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Rivers and coastal waters of the Pacific. Largest Pacific salmon species. Anadromous. It is a water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record chinook salmon weighed 97 lbs 4 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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