Fishing For

Chinook salmon

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(234)
2.6K Catches
Discover everything you need to know about catching Chinook salmon. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.
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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(72)
Lake Michigan
Mason County, Michigan
194 Catches
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(55)
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario, Ontario
148 Catches
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(38)
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario, Ontario
95 Catches
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(16)
Lake Ontario
43.668150, -76.483175
82 Catches
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(21)
Credit River
Mississauga, Ontario
76 Catches
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(6)
Bowmanville Creek
Clarington, Ontario
71 Catches
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(18)
Bronte Creek
Halton, Ontario
56 Catches
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(8)
Ganaraska River
Port Hope, Ontario
47 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Chinook salmon

Natural Baits by Eggs Fresh Water Salmon Eggs
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(31)
169 Catches
Lures by Pautzke Balls O' Fire Salmon Eggs Pink
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(5)
56 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Casting Trolling Spoon
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(5)
36 Catches
Lures by TroutBeads Original Trout Beads 10 mm - Caramel Roe
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(1)
30 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spoon
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(15)
25 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Herring
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(28)
19 Catches
Flies by Generic Flies Wet Fly Generic Wet Flies
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(7)
11 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Anchovies
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(27)
10 Catches

Recently Caught Chinook salmon

Dez Bass

7 hours ago
 • 
Durham, Ontario

King salmon from Lake Ontario tributarie

Chinook salmon
1
43 likes • 11 comments

Ryan Teeuwsen

10 hours ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Insane night caught my biggest fish of the year weighing 18 lbs and smoked the j13. Got a nice chromer a bit before that.

Chinook salmon
17 lb 14 oz
4
23 likes • 2 comments
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Christopher Kubin

1 day ago
 • 
Durham, Ontario

Chinook salmon
1
16 likes • 3 comments

Ryan Teeuwsen

1 day ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Second salmon of the year smoked my lure fought super hard!

Chinook salmon
12 lb 6 oz
4
27 likes • 3 comments

Nk Z

1 day ago
 • 
Durham, Ontario

Had a great fishing weekend. Thx fish buddy 🐟

Chinook salmon
15 lb 7 oz
1
19 likes • 1 comment

Aloha Sigma

3 days ago
 • 
Halton, Ontario

Another one in my swimming shorts water not that cold👍

Chinook salmon
1
8 likes • 9 comments

Chung Justin

2 days ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

The run in this river was starting slow, hit the river a couple times before this week, nothing. But I'm glad to see them back in the river now.

Chinook salmon
1
12 likes

Luis R

2 days ago
 • 
Oswego County, New York

Chinook salmon
27 lb 11 oz
1
9 likes
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