September 28, 2026

Chum salmon fishing combines cool weather, rain, cold water, wet aluminum boats, muddy launches, fish slime, and powerful salmon that can create surprisingly demanding fights. Also known as keta salmon or dog salmon, chum salmon are found throughout northern Pacific waters and are particularly associated with Alaska, Washington, and other Pacific Northwest fisheries. Depending on…

Sockeye salmon fishing combines cold water, rain, wet boat decks, early-morning launches, fish slime, muddy access areas, and some of the busiest seasonal salmon fisheries in North America. Also called red salmon, sockeye are famous for large seasonal migrations and are particularly important in Alaska and parts of the Pacific Northwest. Depending on location and…