Salmon Catch Facts

One of the questions we get from our guests are what types of fish or sea creatures will we be able to catch on our trips.
Please check thegovernment websiteregarding seasonal closures and catch limits regardin g the different types of salmon.

Chinook Salmon

Image from DFO

Mouth	Tail	Other distinguishing features	Age at maturity	Freshwater markings
Dark with black gums; large, sharp teeth	V-shaped silvery; spots on both lobes	Large spots on back	3 to 7 years	Body turns olive brown to black
*from the DFO

Coho Salmon

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Mouth	Tail	Other distinguishing features	Age at maturity	Freshwater markings
White, may have black edge, white gums; sharp, medium sized teeth	Square, silver; some spots, usually on upper lobe; wide tail base	Spots on upper part of body	3 years	Greenish black head, red body
*from the DFO

Pink Salmon

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Mouth	Tail	Other distinguishing features	Age at maturity	Freshwater markings
White, with black gums; in marine areas, almost no teeth	V-shaped, no silver; large oval spots on both lobes	Large spots on back; smallest species	3 years	Pronounced hump on male
*from the DFO

Sockeye Salmon

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Mouth	Tail	Other distinguishing features	Age at maturity	Freshwater markings
White, may have black edge, white gums; sharp, medium sized teeth	Square, silver; some spots, usually on upper lobe; wide tail base	Spots on upper part of body	3 years	Greenish black head, red body
*from the DFO

Chum Salmon

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Mouth	Tail	Other distinguishing features	Age at maturity	Freshwater markings
White, tongue may be black; large teeth	No spots, silver streaks covering about half of tail; narrow tail base	No spots on back or tail; possible faint vertical bars on silver fish; white tip on anal fin	3 to 5 years	Vertical bands on sides, may be reddish purple on male
*from the DFO