Pink Salmon
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
FR Saumon rose · ES Salmón rosado · PT Salmão-rosa
Also known as: Humpback SalmonHumpySalmón RosadoSalmão-rosaSalmón rosadoSaumon roseSalmão-rosa
PelagicBoat
GamefishSalmonidMigratory
Score
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Prime time
Seasonal runs (odd years dominant); morning bite
Depth
0–60m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jul–AugGood Jun–Sep
Depth range
0–60mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
SandMud
Findr bio
Daylight river runner late summer. Spoons or flies in pink — I'm on brand...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryOpen sea
Recommended baits
Fly
Diet
AmphipodsKrillCopepodsSmall fishSquid
Effective techniques
Float FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayFlooding tide
I keep a strict two-year life cycle—odd and even runs never date.
Field notes
Where to find them
Pacific NW/Alaska nearshore and estuary waters
Where they hang out
Nearshore, shallow to moderate depth
Prime time
Seasonal runs (odd years dominant); morning bite
Tide game
Moderate; fish move on tide in estuaries
What they're into
Small spoons, flies, bait near surface
Temperature vibe
Prefers 5–12°C
Fave weather
Stable conditions aid consistent fishing
Fun fact about me
I keep a strict two-year life cycle—odd and even runs never date.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Strict seasons, bag/size limits — check locallyState/national fisheries agency (e.g. NOAA, DFO, ADFG)
Looking after them
Least Concern