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The Chinook salmon / ʃɪˈnʊk / (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon. [2] Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples. Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon, Quinnat salmon, Tsumen, spring salmon, chrome hog, Blackmouth, and Tyee salmon.
King Salmon (aka Chinook Salmon) King Salmon is the largest of the Pacific salmon species (they can reach over 100 pounds!) and the highest in fat, including anti-inflammatory Omega-3’s. It’s often considered the most delicious and is prized for its thick, moist and buttery smooth texture, which makes it feel like a total treat.
King Salmon, or Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), is a species of salmon that is highly valued for its size, flavor, and sporting qualities. It is considered the largest species of Pacific salmon and is native to the North Pacific Ocean and adjacent rivers and streams.
King salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), also known as Chinook salmon, after the indigenous Chinookan peoples of the Pacific Northwest, is the largest species of wild North Pacific salmon. It can be found in the rivers of Western North America, from Northern California to Alaska, all the way over to Japan and the Arctic Sea, and has also been ...
The King Salmon, also known as the Chinook Salmon, is a large species in the Salmonidae family. Researchers place this species in the taxonomic genus Oncorhynchus, alongside the sockeye salmon, cutthroat trout, pink salmon, dog salmon, Coho salmon, rainbow trout, and more. Read on to learn about the King Salmon.
Chinook salmon are anadromous—they hatch in freshwater streams and rivers then migrate out to the saltwater environment of the ocean to feed and grow. Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, hence the name “king salmon.”. They can grow as long as 4.9 feet and up to 129 pounds, but typical length and weight of mature fish are ...
King salmon is a lean protein that can be integrated into a wide range of healthy diets. Some cuts contain a higher fat content than others, depending on the season and fishery. Nutrition per 6-ounce serving: Calories: 180 calories. Fat: 5 grams. Protein: 34 grams. Potassium: 700 milligrams, or 15% RDI.
King Salmon have a complex life cycle; hatching and living in fresh water for 2 years and spending between 1 and 5 years in the ocean before returning to freshwater to spawn. As a wild-capture fishery, Alaska king salmon are harvested from and then transported to processing facilities located in small fishing communities scattered along Alaska ...
One of the most noticeable physical differences between King salmon and Chinook salmon is their size. King salmon are generally larger than Chinook salmon, with average weights ranging from 20 to 40 pounds, while Chinook salmon typically weigh between 10 and 30 pounds. However, both species can grow to be much larger, with some individuals ...
The average weight of adult chinook salmon falls between 10 to 50 pounds (4.5 to 22.7 kg), though a king over 30 pounds is considered large today. The current IGFA all-tackle world record king salmon is 97 lb 4 oz (44.11 kg), caught in the Kenai River, Alaska, in 1985. The world record for the longest chinook is 3 ft 10 in (116 cm).