![]() ![]() Some natives and residents call them the blackmouth salmon. They have black pigment along the gum line. The king salmon is not as colorful as some other Alaskan salmon with a mostly monotone gray and black dull coloring with some areas of blue or green along the back. The average King ranges from 10-15 pounds but they can grow to be as large as 135 pounds! This makes the Chinook the largest of all the Pacific salmon. Kings are the most sought after fish among Alaskan anglers. The Chinook is also known as a King Salmon. (For a list of my 5 favorite freshwater fish click here) Chinook or King Salmon Description of King Salmon ![]() A successful Alaska fishing trip requires some foresight and planning.īelow you will find the top five saltwater fish to catch in Alaska. Others require the knowledge, transportation, and gear of a guide company. Some of these saltwater fish can be caught along the banks, rivers and lakes of Alaska. ![]() ![]() There are several ways you can experience an Alaska fishing excursion ( read about them here), but no matter which one you choose, you will have the fishing experience of a lifetime. Only the fittest survive in the harsh conditions found in “the Last Frontier.” If you have it on the end of your line, it has the strength and endurance to have lived through many challenges before it grabbed your hook. Due to the abundance of food, the fish just grow bigger and fight harder. Most anyone who has ever gone deep sea fishing dreams of catching one of the prized saltwater fish in Alaska. Alaska is one of the most sought after locations for saltwater fishing. ![]()
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