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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has developed a resource on "Alaska's Wild Salmon" which has various informational elements and facts about this Alaskan fishery. A poster that illustrates Alaska's Sustainable
Salmon Policy is available as well.
You can get information on wild salmon and the Alaska
Sustainable Salmon Policy Poster at the official website at www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=ak_wild_salmon.main.
What is the best wild salmon to eat?
The best can be different for each person. However, there are generally five different varieties of Pacific salmon that seafood lovers can choose from. The 5 different salmon species include Chinook salmon, Pink salmon, Coho salmon, Chum salmon and the Sockeye salmon. Some of the differences of each include, taste, color of the meat, meat texture and size.
Pink salmon are generally available in abundance but tend to be the smaller of the different varieties available from the Pacific. Sockeye salmon, sometimes called the Red salmon, have a mild flavor and taste. The fish itself tends to silver with some blue hues.
The Chinook salmon tends to be the larger type. The meat tends to have a higher oil content and can have a stronger flavor.
The Coho salmon are sometimes referred to as the Silver salmon. The meat has a fuller, more bold flavor and if very popular. Depending upon you tastes and preferences, many will enjoy any of these different salmon species.
www.wildpacificsalmon.com/site/680079/page/435883
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Fishing Lodge
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Salmon
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