There are 5 species of wild commercially harvested salmon. They are King, Coho, Sockeye, Pink, and Keta. Each species has its own distict proportion of healthful omega-3 fatty acids, color and texture. Among wild salmon, there are remarkable differences in flavor that are mostly the result of the differences in their diet and fat content of each species.
Harvest Area: Southeast Alaska and Eastern Gulf of Alaska Outside
Gear Type: Gillnet, Power Troll and Hand Troll
Primary Fish Management: Alaskan Dept. of Fish and Game
Harvest Season: Primarily Mid-June through August
Use Otolith’s dropdown menu [Products-Salmon-King-Coho-Sockeye-Pink-Keta] to learn more about the unique qualities of each species.
