Chinook Salmon

salmon · Pacific Ocean · fish

King of salmon. The Chinook salmon is the biggest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon. People also call it king salmon because it's such a prize catch.

Many names around the world. This fish has different names depending on where you are: the Chinookan peoples inspired its main name, Russians call it chavycha, and some places know it as quinnat or spring salmon.

Epic ocean journey. Chinook salmon are born in rivers but grow huge in the Pacific Ocean before swimming thousands of miles back upstream to spawn where they were born.

Prized by fishers. People love catching Chinook salmon because they're big, powerful, and delicious. They're worth a lot of money in fishing markets.

Nutritious and tasty. These salmon are packed with healthy omega-3 oils that are good for your brain and body, which is why they're so popular for eating.