Pink Salmon Fishing In Alaska
Pink salmon, also named humpback salmon, are an easy fish to identify. Males of the species develop a hump on their backs during mating season.
What to Know About Pink Salmon in Alaska
Basic Description: The Humpback, or Pink, salmon is the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific salmon. The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name for this species gorbúša (горбуша), which literally means “humpie.” Humpbacks are a popular food in Alaska, but they are also found in other parts of Asia.
Physical Description: Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) are silver in the ocean, but turn to a pale grey on their back with a yellowish-white belly. They have an adipose fin, v-shaped tail, and anal fin with 13-17 soft rays. Males develop a pronounced humped back, hence their nickname “humpies”. The maximum size of a pink salmon was 30 inches (76 cm) and 15 pounds (6.8 kg).
Season: From mid-July to mid-August.
Pink Salmon Fishing CharteRS On ThE Kenai Peninsula
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- The pink salmon has the shortest life span of any Pacific salmon. They only spend a few years in the ocean before returning to their natal streams.
- Pink salmon make up the largest proportion of salmon harvested in the US by weight.
- Pink salmon are the smallest of Pacific salmon. They measure 20-25 inches, weigh 3.5-5 pounds, and are 20-25 inches long.
- Pink and chum salmon sometimes interbreed in nature, which can sometimes result in a sterile hybrid called a Miko salmon.
