Fishing For

Chinook salmon

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2.1K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Chinook salmon. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

2.3 ft

Maximum Length

4.9 ft

Maximum Weight

135.4 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 - 1,230.3 ft

Temperature Range

32.0 - 76.8 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Chinook salmon

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Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Mason County, Michigan

43.668150, -76.483175

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

Top Baits For Catching Chinook salmon

Natural Baits by Eggs Fresh Water Salmon Eggs

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(28)

115 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Casting Trolling Spoon

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(5)

36 Catches

Lures by Pautzke Balls O' Fire Salmon Eggs Pink

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(3)

31 Catches

Lures by TroutBeads Original Trout Beads 10 mm - Caramel Roe

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(1)

26 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spoon

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(14)

24 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Herring

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(22)

18 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Anchovies

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(22)

10 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits In-Line Spinner

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(11)

8 Catches

Recently Caught Chinook salmon

Ryan Costik

4 days ago

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Oswego County, New York

Super slow day out on Lake Ontario. At least I got this absolute beast. This is the biggest our boat captain has seen all year.

Species Chinook salmon

Weight 21 lb 6 oz

40 likes • 3 comments

Adrian Jefferson

3 weeks ago

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Snohomish County, Washington

Species Chinook salmon

Weight 12 lb 5 oz

10 likes

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Callum Cunningham

3 weeks ago

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Division No. 11, Alberta

Species Chinook salmon

4 likes

Reel Alaska Fishing Charters

3 weeks ago

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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

6/10/25 Congratulations to the Hranicky Family on a STUD 38” King salmon on their morning half day salmon fishing trip as they arrived in Ketchikan Alaska onboard the @carnival Luminosa This is what dreams are made of! #bucketlist Special thanks to: @theigfa #igfa #takeakidfishing @gibbsfishing #fishtheoriginal #wefishhere #gibbsfishing @pelagicgear #pelagicgear #pelagicworldwide @garminfishhunt #garminfishhunt #garminambassador @tunaciousoffshore #tunaciousoffshore @graytrophyfishmounts #mountit #fishtaxidermy @fishseaguar #seaguar #fishseaguar @yamahaoutboards #yamahaoutboards @scottyproducts #thewaytofish #fishingtrip #fishingcharter #charterfishing #salmonfishing #saltwaterfishing #alaska #Fishingalaska #alaskafishing #itsinourblood #letsgofishing #cruisealaska #fishing #alaskafishing #alaska

Species Chinook salmon

Weight 28 lb

10 likes • 3 comments

Levi Schroeter

1 week ago

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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Species Chinook salmon

16 likes • 1 comment

doctorekstrum@gmail.com Ekstrum

3 weeks ago

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Day 2 of the 2 day salmon season … wish the season was exteded

Species Chinook salmon

Gear 2

17 likes

doctorekstrum@gmail.com Ekstrum

3 weeks ago

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San Luis Obispo County, California

Big salmon on opening day …. Limited out with 2 total per person

Species Chinook salmon

Weight 22 lb 11 oz

22 likes

Levi Schroeter

1 week ago

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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Species Chinook salmon

Weight 1 lb 8 oz

12 likes • 1 comment

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