Fishing For

Chinook salmon

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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

Northumberland, Ontario

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

Top Baits For Catching Chinook salmon

Natural Baits by Eggs Fresh Water Salmon Eggs

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(27)

116 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Casting Trolling Spoon

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(4)

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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(13)

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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(20)

10 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits In-Line Spinner

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(10)

8 Catches

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Weight 26 lb 11 oz

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