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June: Post-spawning. The chinook salmon starts returning to the ocean, activity gradually decreases.
Highly valued by indigenous peoples of Alaska and Kamchatka Used in traditional smoking and drying practices
Largest of Pacific salmon species, reaching up to 1.5 m Inhabits the Pacific Ocean, spawns in North American and Asian rivers Highly prized for flavor and fat content
Trolling in coastal marine waters with deep-diving lures Spinning in large rivers using spoons and wobblers Fly fishing with large streamers during spawning runs
Best fishing time is spring and fall during migration Prefers cool, oxygen-rich water Due to large size, strong gear is essential
19 June 2025 The average bite
20 June 2025 The average bite
21 June 2025 Bad bite
22 June 2025 Bad bite
23 June 2025 The average bite
24 June 2025 The average bite
25 June 2025 The average bite
20 June 2025 The average bite
21 June 2025 Bad bite
22 June 2025 Bad bite
23 June 2025 The average bite
24 June 2025 The average bite
25 June 2025 The average bite
Cool immediately after catch – fatty meat spoils quickly Fillet along the backbone – suitable for freezing and smoking Can be used raw (sushi, sashimi)
Fillet: Smoking, baking, grilling, sashimi
Belly: Salting, roe – curing
Head: Fish soup, stew
Belly: Salting, roe – curing
Head: Fish soup, stew
Smoked Chinook Salmon (Smoking)
Rich, flavorful, fatty meat
Rich, flavorful, fatty meat
1. Soak fillet in spiced brine for 12 hours.
2. Smoke at 60–80°C (140–175°F) for 3–4 hours.
3. Cool and serve with bread and vegetables.
2. Smoke at 60–80°C (140–175°F) for 3–4 hours.
3. Cool and serve with bread and vegetables.
Grilled Chinook Salmon Steak (Grilling)
Fatty meat stays juicy
Fatty meat stays juicy
1. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
2. Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
3. Serve with lemon and herbs.
2. Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
3. Serve with lemon and herbs.
Chinook Salmon in Cream-Mustard Sauce (Braising)
Delicate flavor with tangy note
Delicate flavor with tangy note
1. Sear fillet until golden.
2. Add cream and Dijon mustard, simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Serve with mashed potatoes.
2. Add cream and Dijon mustard, simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Chinook Salmon Sushi (Raw)
Delicate meat perfect for raw serving
Delicate meat perfect for raw serving
1. Slice fillet thinly.
2. Shape rice balls, top with fish.
3. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
2. Shape rice balls, top with fish.
3. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.