Chum Salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
FR Saumon kéta · ES Salmón keta · PT Salmão-keta
Also known as: Dog SalmonKetaCalico SalmonSalmão-cãoSalmón ketaSaumon kétaSalmão-keta
PelagicBoat
GamefishSalmonidMigratory
Score
—
Prime time
Seasonal runs; morning bite
Depth
0–60m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Aug–SepGood Jul–Oct
Depth range
0–60mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
SandMud
Findr bio
Daylight fall runner near river mouths. Streamers or small spoons work fine...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryShallow waterOpen sea
Recommended baits
Fly
Diet
CopepodsKrillSquidZooplanktonSmall fish
Effective techniques
Float FishingJiggingSaltwater Fly
Gear
Best times
DawnFlooding tideEbbing tide
I show bold “tiger” bars on spawning runs; my roe is the luxe sushi topping “ikura.”
Field notes
Where to find them
Pacific NW/Alaska nearshore and estuary waters
Where they hang out
Nearshore, various depths
Prime time
Seasonal runs; morning bite
Tide game
Moderate; fish move on tide in estuaries
What they're into
Trolled lures, bait, spoons
Temperature vibe
Prefers 5–12°C
Fave weather
Stable conditions aid consistent trolling
Fun fact about me
I show bold “tiger” bars on spawning runs; my roe is the luxe sushi topping “ikura.”
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