| Alaska is generally considered to be top among | | | | This species is also commonly referred to as |
| the most excellent places to fish for salmon and | | | | tyee, tule, mouth/kings quinnat and springs. |
| this makes it perfect for fishing expeditions. | | | | 2. The Silver Salmon, also called as Coho, is a little |
| This is due to the extreme nature of the tides in | | | | smaller and weighs about 8-12 pounds. |
| the West Coast which leads to a lot of strong | | | | These species spawn in small streams between |
| ocean currents which result in an ideal climate for | | | | July and November. |
| the baitfish to breed. | | | | 3. The Sockeye salmon is probably the most |
| This is also among the most excellent places to | | | | waned due its deep red flesh and the rich flavor |
| be in if you wanted to fish the King Salmon, the | | | | and firmness of its flesh. |
| biggest species of salmon. | | | | While salmon fishing in Alaska, you need to have |
| One of the greatest ways to catch the giant King | | | | the required equipment and be properly attired to |
| salmon is by trolling or using baited lines and | | | | survive the elements. |
| angling in the saltwater. | | | | Some of the required apparel and equipment are |
| Fishing of Giant King Salmon is usually a perennial | | | | given below to ensure that your fishing trip is a |
| activity, most notably in Seward | | | | pleasant one. |
| Some of the most desired salmon species are as | | | | 1. Wear multiple layers of warm clothes to keep |
| follows. | | | | you warm in the cold. |
| 1. The giant King Salmon or the Chinook is the | | | | 2. Wear a waterproof overall over your normal |
| biggest of the lot. It weighs on average between | | | | clothes to keep you dry as some fish can be |
| 20 and 40 pounds, with the heaviest recorded at | | | | feisty and fight a lot for their lives. |
| 112 pounds and can grow to lengths of 3-4". It | | | | 3. Fishing cruisers or fleets are generally well |
| has a lightly spotted back which is blue-green in | | | | stocked with respect to bait. |
| colour. | | | | 4. An on-board guide will ensure that even rank |
| Chinook salmon live up to 5-7 years on average. | | | | amateurs have a good time fishing by providing |
| The colour of the flesh varies from deep red to | | | | them with a crash course in fishing. |
| ivory white. | | | | |