Alaska Chinook (King) Salmon Fishing Guide
Alaska Chinook (King) Salmon Fishing Guide
Chinook (King) Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Other names: king, tyee, blackmouth (immature)
Average size: 10-15 lbs, up to 135 lbs
Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, with some individuals growing to more than 100 pounds. These huge fish are rare, as most mature chinook are under 50 pounds.