General Description Coho salmon normally weigh 8 to 12 pounds and are 24 to 30 inches long, with some reaching 31 pounds. In saltwater or after returning to freshwater, they …
About Salmon
Atlantic Salmon: The Classic
General Description The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a large, migratory fish native to the North Atlantic Ocean and its rivers. Known for its sleek, silver body with a blue …
Chum Salmon: The Underdog
General Description Chum salmon, commonly called dog salmon, are the most widely distributed Pacific salmon species in Alaska. Chum Salmon, also known as Oncorhynchus keta, is the second largest species …
Sockeye Salmon: The Red
Sockeye salmon, known for its rich flavor and vibrant red flesh, is a prized species celebrated for its nutritional benefits and sustainability.
The Salmon Life Cycle Explained: How Salmon Grow, Migrate, and Spawn
The salmon’s life cycle begins with eggs placed on freshwater gravel beds. They hatch into alevins, which rely on yolk sacs for nutrition.