Get to know more about the 5 Salmon Species You’ll Find in the Emerald City
Summer is here, and that means warmer weather, longer days, and all the more reason to spend some time on fishing charters in Seattle. While some people are fish experts, others aren’t as well versed in fishing and the differences between each subspecies. Many people know that Seattle is an abode for salmon, but fewer know how to tell whether the salmon you caught is a Chum, Chinook, or Sockeye. Whether you’re an expert fisherman or casting a rod for the first time, here are the five different types of salmon you may find while fishing in the Puget Sound waters. CHINOOK SALMON – Chinook Salmon also known as King Salmon are typically dark silver in color with blue or green accents. Their typical weight ranges between five and 30 pounds, but they’ve been recorded to way up to 120 pounds. This fish variety is known for its large size and is the largest salmon species. They are considered to be mature when they are three, four or five years old. Adult Chinooks migrate from the oc