Fishing For

Chinook salmon

4.0
(231)
2.5K 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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(70)
Lake Michigan
Mason County, Michigan
185 Catches
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(55)
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario, Ontario
147 Catches
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(16)
Lake Ontario
43.668150, -76.483175
82 Catches
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(36)
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario, Ontario
78 Catches
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(21)
Credit River
Mississauga, Ontario
71 Catches
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(6)
Bowmanville Creek
Clarington, Ontario
69 Catches
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(16)
Bronte Creek
Halton, Ontario
55 Catches
4.0
(8)
Ganaraska River
Port Hope, Ontario
47 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Chinook salmon

Natural Baits by Eggs Fresh Water Salmon Eggs
4.0
(31)
165 Catches
Lures by Pautzke Balls O' Fire Salmon Eggs Pink
4.0
(5)
49 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Casting Trolling Spoon
4.0
(5)
36 Catches
Lures by TroutBeads Original Trout Beads 10 mm - Caramel Roe
4.0
(1)
30 Catches
Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spoon
4.0
(15)
25 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Herring
4.0
(27)
19 Catches
Flies by Generic Flies Wet Fly Generic Wet Flies
4.0
(7)
11 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Anchovies
4.0
(27)
10 Catches

Recently Caught Chinook salmon

Rob Bradley

22 hours ago
 • 
Mason County, Michigan

Early season salmon action in the Pete Marquette.

Chinook salmon
1
9 likes • 1 comment

Brittany Pearn

1 day ago
 • 
Durham, Ontario

#BankOnlyChallenge

Chinook salmon
2
7 likes • 1 comment
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Jari Keefer

21 hours ago
 • 

Moster Chinook and little ling

Chinook salmon
22 lb
1
9 likes

Aloha Sigma

1 day ago
 • 
Halton, Ontario

Big Bass on pink lemonade senko

Chinook salmon
1
14 likes • 2 comments

Davon Weber

2 days ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

A fun afternoon catching beautiful chromes in Lake Ontario! 🇨🇦🎣🎣

Chinook salmon
13 lb
2
53 likes • 23 comments

Pokeking Pokemommaster

1 day ago
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

First chinook salmon catch of the year in shore!yeaaa baby!

Chinook salmon
16 likes • 12 comments

Aiden Dalie

4 days ago
 • 
Mason County, Michigan

Chinook salmon
13 lb 8 oz
14 likes • 3 comments

.Vladyslav Mm

4 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

First one of the season

Chinook salmon
3
43 likes • 2 comments
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