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Pink salmon
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Overview
Pink salmon or humpback salmon is a species of euryhaline ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae. It is the type species of the genus Oncorhynchus, and is the smallest and most abundant of the seven officially recognized species of salmon. The species' scientific name is based on the Russian common name for this species gorbúša (горбуша), which literally means humpie.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Salmon Eggs
Effective when drifted or fished under a float.
- Sand Shrimp
Present naturally on many pink salmon streams.
- Nightcrawlers
A classic bait, use a small piece on the hook.
- Maggots
Can be drifted in runs or held in place.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #3SpinnerBuy
Silver or pink colors are very productive.
- Blue Fox Vibrax #4SpinnerBuy
Bright orange or pink colors excel.
- Kastmaster 1/4 ozSpoonBuy
Silver or pink work well, cast and retrieve.
- Dick Nite Spoon 5/8 ozSpoonBuy
Use hammered silver and pink patterns.
- Wooly Bugger (size 6-8)FlyBuy
Black, pink, or chartreuse. Swing it through the current.
Techniques
Pink salmon often school tightly; if you catch one, keep fishing the same area as more are likely present. Use a twitching retrieve with spoons or spinners.
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Where to Find Pink salmon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Pink salmon?+
Popular baits for Pink salmon include Salmon Eggs, Sand Shrimp, Nightcrawlers, Maggots, Mepps Aglia #3. Tip: Pink salmon often school tightly; if you catch one, keep fishing the same area as more are likely present. Use a twitching retrieve with spoons or spinners.
Where can I catch Pink salmon?+
Pink salmon can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alaska, United States; British Columbia, Canada; Washington, United States. WikiCatch lists 514 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Pink salmon get?+
Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) can reach up to 75.99999904632568 cm in length and 6.8 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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