Fishing For

Chinook salmon

4.0
(221)
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
174 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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(20)
Credit River
Mississauga, Ontario
71 Catches
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(6)
Bowmanville Creek
Clarington, Ontario
69 Catches
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(32)
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario, Ontario
66 Catches
4.0
(16)
Bronte Creek
Halton, Ontario
57 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
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
(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
(27)
10 Catches

Recently Caught Chinook salmon

Bc_fly_fishing Bc_fly_fishing

1 day ago
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Red spring from ocean

Chinook salmon
12 likes • 1 comment

Matthew Hintz

6 days ago
 • 
Door County, Wisconsin

Chinook salmon
19 lb
2
15 likes • 4 comments
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Jon Rush H$K MI Management Division

6 days ago
 • 
Ottawa County, Michigan

Had an amazing morning on the big lake with Deep V Sportfishing. These guys put you on the fish - so much so that we had 4 on simultaneously at one point in the outing! Tight lines, brothers & sisters!🎣

Chinook salmon
32 likes • 5 comments

Jon Rush H$K MI Management Division

2 days ago
 • 
Allegan County, Michigan

The biggest one of the day!🎣

Chinook salmon
36 likes • 18 comments

Jon Rush H$K MI Management Division

3 days ago
 • 
Allegan County, Michigan

Sunrise King Salmon!🎣

Chinook salmon
29 likes • 14 comments

Lucas .

1 week ago
 • 
Alberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia

Went salmon fishing today at Somass river unfortunately I lost 2 fish.

Chinook salmon
20 likes

Abel :)

1 week ago
 • 
Fraser Valley, British Columbia

Got this one a little while back. Fought like crazy because we were in rushing river water.

Chinook salmon
58 likes • 12 comments

W Fisherman

1 week ago
 • 
Oceana County, Michigan

Big boy

Chinook salmon
20 lb 3 oz
5 likes • 1 comment
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