Salmon

Buck Chinook salmon have a convex sloped forehead; hens have a convex sloped head. How do you tell the difference between a male and a… Read More »How Can You Tell A Buck From A Hen Salmon?

Salmon undergo a physical transformation during their transition from the saltwater environment back to the freshwater home of their birth. This transition affects the appearance… Read More »Why Do Salmon Look Like That?

king salmon. Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, hence the name “king salmon.” They can grow as long as 4.9 feet and… Read More »What Is Chinook Salmon Called?

Once the yolk sac is gone, the baby salmon is called a fry. What do you call a small salmon or trout? We found 1… Read More »What’S A Small Salmon Called?

Known by biologist as Onchorhynchus tshawytscha, or Chinook salmon, they are the largest of the Pacific salmon and have many different local names with the… Read More »Is King Fish Same As Salmon?

Most king salmon have a flesh color that ranges from reddish orange to pinkish-red. Which salmon is red? sockeye salmonThe sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also… Read More »Is King Salmon Red Or Pink?

Salmon are considered “anadromous” which means they live in both fresh and salt water. Is salmon a freshwater or saltwater? Salmon are anadromous, which means… Read More »Is King Salmon Freshwater Or Saltwater?

Copper River salmon are caught by a small fleet of independent fishermen, on one and two-man boats. This craft has been handed down for generations… Read More »How Are Copper River Salmon Caught?

What most people call “Copper River Salmon” is the sockeye, or “red salmon,” with its brilliant crimson flesh. Even more prized is the Copper River… Read More »Is Sockeye Salmon The Same As Copper River Salmon?

Home cooks can easily get tripped up by the main difference in preparing wild salmon versus farmed salmon: wild salmon cooks faster than farmed. In… Read More »Does Wild Salmon Take Longer To Cook?