Salmon Fishing Articles & Videos

• Features of a Salmon Fish

  The seven variations of the salmon have noticeable features that make them easy to identify. Salmon are found in both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and all species are able to survive in both freshwater and saltwater. They almost alw… read more

• How to Fish for Salmon From Lake Shores, Piers & Harbors

  Salmon are one of the most exciting and delicious fish you can catch. Whether it's a Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink or Chum salmon, you can't beat the feeling of hooking and landing one. According to salmonuniversity.com, jigging "is one of t… read more

• Minnesota DNR Salmon Fishing Regulations

  The Minnesota waters of Lake Superior and its tributary streams hold king, coho and pink salmon. Although pinks are rarely caught in Lake Superior, anglers do catch them on a few streams when they enter them to spawn in fall. Cohos and king… read more

• How to Fish for Salmon in Piers and Harbors

  Salmon are popular fish among sport and commercial fishermen. Many use a boat or charters to go for the big catches and record kings, cohos, chinooks or pinks. For those without access to fishing boats, charters or deep water, fishing for s… read more

• Alaskan Silver Salmon Fishing Information

  Silver salmon are a popular game fish in Alaskan waters. The fish can be caught in saltwater and freshwater environments on conventional or fly fishing tackle. Also known as coho salmon, the fish are known for strong fighting power and have… read more

• The Best Landlocked Salmon Lures

  Landlocked salmon fishing is a year-round activity for anglers in the northeastern states. Numerous species of landlocked salmon exist with the most prominent ones as the Sebago and the Ouananiche--also called Atlantic salmon. A popular met… read more

• North Coast B.C. Fishing Information

  The northern coast of British Columbia is a remote fishing destination that is connected to southwest Alaska. The region offers anglers offshore fishing and inland fishing on rivers and lakes. Very few roads are available for accessing wate… read more

• How to Fish Silver Salmon in Dirty Water Conditions

  Dirty water conditions can complicate fishing for silver or coho salmon. Silty bottoms, runoff from rain and other factors can make it hard for fishermen to spot salmon and for salmon to spot the bait. A resourceful angler will have to take… read more

• How to Fish for Kokanee Salmon

  Kokanee salmon, introduced in large numbers to lakes and reservoirs across North American in the 1940s, have become popular prey for fishermen. They are plentiful, they taste good--and they are being introduced to more and more bodies of wa… read more

• Silver Salmon Fishing in Canada

  Silver salmon, also known as coho salmon, are an important species along Canada's west coast. Commercial fishermen in Canada depend on silver salmon as one of the main catches for the industry. Sport fishermen and anglers head to the waters… read more

• Anchorage Fishing Day Trips

  Anchorage is Alaska's largest city. It is surrounded by the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. The city has a unique landscape, where you can hike an urban trail and see bald eagles and moose on one side and beluga whales swimming on the oth… read more

• Fishing Near Anchorage

  Anglers flock to Alaska each year, and many use Anchorage as the base camp for their journeys. Anchorage is the state's largest city and a convenient place to fish south-central Alaska. Out-of-state anglers will need valid Alaska fishing li… read more

• How to Fish With Salmon Spoons

  Back in the dim light of early man, anglers figured out that spoons were good for something besides soup and pudding. Spoons are one of the oldest types of lure but often fail to find a place in the tackle box. Especially effective on large… read more

• How to Fish for Chinook Salmon

  Chinook are also known as king salmon and are highly valued by recreational and commercial anglers. Chinook are the largest salmon species available to anglers and can be caught in fresh or saltwater environments. The summer months provide… read more

• The Best Lures for King Salmon

  Fishing for Alaskan king salmon is both exciting and challenging. These fish are much bigger and have a stronger strike than others. Also, the seas they're found in can at times be more turbulent than other fish that are found in calmer bod… read more

• Vacations in King Salmon, Alaska

  King Salmon, a small town on the Naknek River of the Alaska Peninsula, is 290 miles from Anchorage. Though small, the area is full out opportunities for outdoor vacations. McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, a 200-square-mile habitat for nat… read more

• How to Rig Offshore Trolling Lures

  Offshore trolling for salmon requires a spread of lures to entice these top-line predators to strike. While the use of plugs or spoons can be a popular choice, flasher rigs that incorporate fresh-cut herring strips are a deadly combination… read more

• How to Catch Salmon in Alaska

  No Alaskan fishing trip would be complete without catching the official state fish---the king salmon. Both a saltwater and freshwater fish, the king salmon is the largest Pacific salmon variety. Fishing takes place during the salmon's annu… read more

• How to Fish With Salmon Eggs

  Salmon eggs are an excellent bait for all species of trout and salmon themselves, only in areas where fishing with eggs is permitted. There are three basic techniques for fishing with salmon eggs, which you can learn about by following thes… read more

• How to Use Fishing Outriggers

  Trolling for salmon, whether on the Great Lakes or the Pacific Ocean, requires anglers to use multiple tactics to catch salmon consistently. Downriggers are one tool used to get lures down deep when the fish are there, and outriggers are an… read more

• How to Salmon Fish on the Sacramento River

  The Sacramento River in Northern California, often called the Sac, is renowned for chinook (king salmon) fishing action. Kings range from 10 to 60 lbs., although 35 to 40 lb. specimens are more common. Anglers use fly rods and spincasting e… read more

• How to Fish for Nestucca Salmon

  Oregon's Nestucca River flows for about 50 miles through timber forests, west of Portland, into the Pacific Ocean. Renowned for excellent fishing, the Nestucca offers prime water for catching wild and hatchery-raised chinook (king) salmon d… read more

• Tips for Salmon Fishing in Sacramento

  When fishing in Sacramento, California, the key thing to remember is that the best salmon fishing here falls in the Sacramento River (or The Sac). This river is over 384 miles long, with many areas of different currents and depth. Make sure… read more

• Tips for Salmon Fishing on Land

  Salmon are one of the most popular species that sport fishermen pursue. There are many reasons for this, as these fish are beautiful, are great fighters and can grow to large sizes. In addition, the waters that salmon inhabit are usually lo… read more

• How to Fish for Coho Salmon

  Coho, also known as silver salmon, are a popular gamefish found across the northern rim of the Pacific Ocean, roaming as far south as Monterey, California, along the west coast of North America, and have been successfully introduced into al… read more

• King Salmon Fishing Tips

  King salmon are one of the most valued species of salmon, as well as fish, to catch for sport, leisure or eating. In some places such as Alaska, they commonly weigh in at 50 lbs. There are quite a few areas to fish for king salmon, specifi… read more

• How to Fish for Salmon

  Salmon fishing in the cold waters of North American lakes and rivers challenges the most seasoned angler. Popular species of this delicious gamefish include sockeye, coho and the enormous king salmon of Alaska. Trolling, bank fishing and fl… read more

• How to Fish for Salmon from Shore

  Shore fishing for salmon is an exciting and inexpensive way to catch this popular game fish. No need for a boat or a guide; just a promising river and the 3 basic techniques to shore fish for salmon. read more

• Places to Fish for Salmon in Anchorage

  One of the best statements about just how good the salmon runs in Alaska are is that residents of the state's largest city, Anchorage, can go fishing for salmon and still be within the city limits. Fishing in the Anchorage area offers a num… read more

• Salmon Fishing Information

  Pacific salmon were introduced into the Great Lakes in 1967, and populations currently flourish in Lakes Superior, Michigan and Ontario. Through the year, there have been techniques developed to catch salmon in these giant freshwater seas. read more

• How to Fish With Salmon Eggs

  Salmon eggs are popular bait for trout. Eggs are available in a wide range of colors. Properly rigged, these small baits are readily taken by trout. Fished with light tackle and line, salmon eggs can be highly effective. Many other fish als… read more

• Tips on Salmon Fishing From the Shore

  Salmon fishing from shore is exciting and challenging. The many obstacles and terrains make shore fishing interesting and dangerous. Anglers often have to be very accurate with their cast to avoid snagging trees or bushes. Shore fishing a… read more

• How to Catch Landlocked Salmon

  Landlocked salmon can be caught using a variety of methods, but trolling for these opportunistic feeders gives anglers the best chance to land a trophy. Use a specialized trolling pattern to target these aggressive salmon. read more

• How to Salmon Fish in Canada

  While you can try many ways to catch salmon in Canada, trolling with the use of a downrigger and spoon lure is the most effective method. Read on to learn more about this exciting technique. read more

• About Commercial Salmon Fishing

  Commercial salmon fishing takes place primarily in the states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California; it also occurs in Canada. In Alaska alone, commercial fishermen sold an average of almost 750 million pounds of salmon each year bet… read more

• B.C. Salt Water Fishing Regulations

  Fishing in the salt waters around B.C. (British Columbia) can be a thrilling experience. As with fishing in any area, though, there are rules and regulations to follow, and the regulations in B.C. are not much different than anywhere else.… read more

• How to Catch a King Salmon

  The majestic and powerful king salmon live along the Pacific Ocean and spawn in freshwater. Their sheer size and weight make catching one a thrill and challenge for any fisherman. King salmon can weigh more than 100 pounds and swim nearly 1… read more

• Tips for Salmon Fishing

  Fish for salmon in either saltwater or freshwater environments; both venues hold their unique challenges not only because of the varying water conditions, but also because of their roles in the salmon's life cycle. Tips for salmon fishing a… read more