Fishing For

Chinook salmon

4.0
(210)
2.4K 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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(67)
Lake Michigan
Mason County, Michigan
164 Catches
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(53)
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario, Ontario
148 Catches
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(16)
Lake Ontario
43.668150, -76.483175
82 Catches
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(19)
Credit River
Mississauga, Ontario
71 Catches
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(6)
Bowmanville Creek
Clarington, Ontario
69 Catches
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(29)
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario, Ontario
62 Catches
4.0
(14)
Bronte Creek
Halton, Ontario
57 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
(30)
163 Catches
Lures by Pautzke Balls O' Fire Salmon Eggs Pink
4.0
(4)
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
(26)
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
(25)
10 Catches

Recently Caught Chinook salmon

edward mackay

2 weeks ago
 • 
Queenstown-Lakes, Otago

Chinook salmon
1 lb 11 oz
1
2 likes • 1 comment

James Makepeace

1 day ago
 • 
Queenstown-Lakes, Otago

I had to put it as a chinook salmon because there was no nz king salmon

Chinook salmon
4 lb 7 oz
7 likes • 2 comments
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Barrett Janklow

2026-02-24
 • 
Snohomish County, Washington

Big fish fought like crazy

Chinook salmon
7 lb 14 oz
21 likes

Dylan Kennes

2025-12-03
 • 
Peel, Ontario

🧟‍♂️

Chinook salmon
14 likes • 2 comments

Eric Van Rassel

2025-11-24
 • 
Peel, Ontario

Last chinook of the year, caught on a pink size 3 blue fox

Chinook salmon
25 likes • 1 comment

Arturo Jacobo

2025-11-21
 • 
Lake County, Illinois

Torpedo with so many battle wounds.

Chinook salmon
1
17 likes

Abdulaziz Mahmut

2025-11-18
 • 
Toronto, Ontario

Chinook salmon
14 likes • 1 comment

Muddy River Fishing^

2025-11-22
 • 
Lake Ontario, Ontario

Last couple salmon of the season, time for some trout

Chinook salmon
1
89 likes • 14 comments
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