Many folks have no idea this, but

Alaska has salmon galore! Sure, everyone hears of the salmon runs each

year. They most likely imagine large, two-foot long

salmon weighing up to 15 pounds as they surge out of white-capped rapids

on their way upstream. They suspect of the grizzly bears waiting patiently

on rocks or in the middle of the water with their gaping mouths open, just waiting

for one of those lucky fish to leap right in. But did you

aware that Alaska salmon fishing provides anglers with the chance to

catch many types of this impressive fish?

Silvers, or cohos, as they are more commonly known by sports

fishermen and women, are native to the Pacific Northwest,

particularly UK Columbia and Alaska. This salmon species grows up to

two feet long and can weigh in at a whopping 15-20 pounds. Just as an aside, the

male is not able to close his mouth while mating, and watch out for those teeth, because they’re sharp! Adult cohos

swim in the Pacific and coastal tributaries, and then head upstream around July, August and

September to spawn.

Spawning for silvers, or cohos, takes place at any time between

September and December, based on location. Female cohos will lay approximately

2,500 eggs and guard them closely until she dies several days later. Cohos are

known to be aggressive and anglers are put to their mettle to catch

these strong fish and more than one comes away from Alaska with a

“The fish that got away” tale!

Another common Alaskan salmon is thought of as the king salmon.

If you think the silvers can grow, wait until you see Some weigh in at over ninety pounds, though most average between 30 and

80 pounds. Still, that’s a lot of fish. Alaska

salmon fishing, especially for kings, provides fishermen with enough

adventures and stories to last a lifetime. Alaska offers

thousands of lakes, rivers, streams and other waterways where fish are

plentiful, and that suggests more than salmon. There’s trout

and halibut as well as other varieties that will keep fishermen well occupied during

any fishing vacation.

Fishing for king salmon is best from around May to July in most sections of the state. Your

method for nabbing those red beauties is as varied

as the styles and plant of the men and women

who head to Alaska each year to catch them. Anglers from across

the world can also fish in ocean waters for salmon, or in tributaries or

rivers, both along the coast and inland.

For one of the best fishing adventures ever, consider taking a fishing

trip to Alaska to try your rod and reel against Alaska’s famous salmon. The weather is mild

almost all of the year, and if you do not mind a little water or snow, you

can even choose to go ice fishing in the winter and Alaska provides

possibilities for year round fishing as well as other out

of doors activities which may keep you and your folks entertained

for weeks.

How much time do you spend

cooking each day? For some easy recipes you can use daily to create some of the best meals,

visit cooking101.org and have a look at how to make

salmon burgers.

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