WikiCatchChum salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Salmon Eggs
Effective when drifting near spawning areas.
- Sand Shrimp
A natural food source, very appealing.
- Nightcrawlers
Classic bait, use with a worm blower.
- Maggots
Good for attracting attention in slow water.
Artificial Lures
- Blue Fox Vibrax SpinnerSpinnerBuy
Silver or chartreuse, good in clear water.
- KastmasterSpoonBuy
Chrome or silver, cast far in rivers.
- Mack's Lure Wedding Ring SpinnerSpinnerBuy
Use with bait for added attraction.
- Buzz BombJigBuy
Jig it aggressively near the bottom.
- Woolly BuggerFlyBuy
Black or olive, swing it through runs.
Techniques
Use scent attractants on your lures; chum salmon have a good sense of smell. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.
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Where to Find Chum salmon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Chum salmon?+
Popular baits for Chum salmon include Salmon Eggs, Sand Shrimp, Nightcrawlers, Maggots, Blue Fox Vibrax Spinner. Tip: Use scent attractants on your lures; chum salmon have a good sense of smell. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.
Where can I catch Chum salmon?+
Chum salmon can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alaska, United States; British Columbia, Canada; Washington, United States. WikiCatch lists 338 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Chum salmon get?+
Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 15.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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