Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
About
The Chinook Salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, is the largest species in the Pacific (Oncorhynchus) salmon family. Other commonly used names for the species include King Salmon, Quinnat Salmon, Spring Salmon and Tyee Salmon. Chinook are anadromous fish native to the north Pacific Ocean and the river systems of western North America ranging from California to Alaska.
Rivers and runs where you'll find Chinook Salmon
| River | Run | Location | Class | Current flow | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek | Lake Chelatna to Yetna | Alaska - US | I to IV- | Visual or unknown | Visual |