Chinook (King) Salmon
Scientific Name
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Alternate Species Name
California Coast fall Chinook salmon
More about this species
Check California Department of Fish and Wildlife Regulations https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations for legal sizes, bag and possession limits, and seasons, which can vary from year to year.
High in Omega 3s
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