Silver Salmon Fishing In Alaska
A tough, wily fish: the King of the North, the Coho salmon. It’s easy to find in the rivers of the Kenai Peninsula and a favorite for cooking due to its high-fat content.
What to Know About Silver Salmon in Alaska
Basic Description: Coho salmon are fish that are known for their silver color and are in the salmon family. The scientific name is based on the Russian word for coho, “kizhuch.”
Physical Description: Coho salmon’s appearance changes drastically during their lifetime. They start out in the ocean with silver on their sides and dark blue backs. After moving to fresh water, they develop bright red pinkish sides, bluish-green heads, and dark spots on their backs. Males may also show a slight arching of the back. Mature adults have a pronounced red skin color with darker backs and average 28 inches (71 cm) and 7 to 11 pounds (3.2 to 5.0 kg).
Season: From July to October.
Silver Salmon Fishing Charters on the Kenai Peninsula
If you’re looking for the best place for silver salmon fishing in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula is the place to go! And if you’re looking for the best fishing charter in Kenai, Kenai Kingpin is the one for you.
Whether you’re a veteran fisherman or are a newcomer to the sport, Kenai Kingpin is here for your fishing needs. Our staff has over a decade of experience, and we’re ready to help you set out on an expedition of your choice.
So, if you’re looking for some ultimate salmon fishing in Alaska, then look no further. We offer charter trips on the Kenai River and the Kasilof River with some of the best fishing guides in the business. The pristine fishing is unmatched and there’s a variety of opportunities to experience it. Contact Kenai Kingpin today and experience some of the best fishing you could have, anywhere!
- The silver salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) was introduced from the Pacific Ocean into the Great Lakes, and is now abundant there.
- The world record weight for a silver salmon caught by rod and reel is 26 pounds, achieved by Andrew Robbins in 1976 while fishing the Icy Straight.
- The effects of silver salmon on the ecosystem are far-reaching and disproportionate to its number or size. They nourish marine life, freshwater life, and terrestrial animals like bears, eagles, and predators up on land.
- One half-pound fillet of silver salmon has 289 calories and more than 42 grams of protein. It has 11.7 grams of fat (2.4 of them being saturated). It also contains 91 milligrams of sodium.
