Sunday, June 13, 2010

Alaska State Fish

Not every state has an official fish, but it is understandable why Alaska designated one: fishing and canneries were historically big business in the early 20th century, and fishing (combined with fishing tourism) continues to be a major industry today.

Alaska State Fish: King salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

King salmon weighing up to 100 lb. have been caught in Alaska. The king salmon is also known as the chinook salmon and is a popular sport fish. It became the state fish in 1962.















World-record 97 lb. king salmon caught in 1985

King is the largest of five species of wild salmon. Salmon varieties found in Alaska are:
  • King (Chinook)
  • Red (Sockeye)
  • Silver (Coho)
  • Chum (Keta)
  • Pink (Humpie)

Fishing guides, fishing charters, and even fishing lodges are big business as well.
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