King Salmon Fishing In BC And Alaska Fishing Lodges By Brian Clive Resort And Charter Expert

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What´s the difference between a King salmon and a Chinook salmon? Well, nothing. The scientific name for this beautiful and much sought after sport fish is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha. The term King salmon is used by American anglers whereas their Canadian counterparts refer to the same fish as Chinook salmon. What are Chinook/ King salmon? Chinook/Kings are the largest of the salmon species and have been caught and weighed up to 129 pounds! A King salmon is blue-green on the back and top of the head with silvery sides and white bellies; black spots on the upper half of its body with gray/black mouth coloration.

BC and Alaska both provide some very good opportunities to catch one of these monsters. King salmon can be found in oceans, rivers streams and even lakes. Your first decision would be to choose in which environment you prefer to fish. Then questions such as- Are you prone to sea sickness? Do you have any physical disabilities? What type of access/travel to the fishing grounds? –should be answered.

Lodge or charter operators, because of the nature of their business (operating lodges or charters) are your best source of information for King/Chinook salmon fishing. Whether you choose a BC or Alaska fishing lodge would depend solely on personal preferences and/or costs. It makes sense that the more inclusive the trip (airfare, food, guides, beverages etc) the greater the upfront cost. It also makes sense that the more exclusive and remote the resort or charter is more you will have to pay to access these areas. My advice is not to let the upfront costs scare you away. So many times I have had clients choose the lesser up front price only to be "nickel and dimed" to death by the a la carte charges of such a trip. Make it a point to know what´s included and what´s not.

The Oncorhynchus tshawytscha are waiting to test your skill and endurance. Good Luck!

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