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Alaska is the area most rich in salmon in the
world. Salmon in not a luxury food in Alaska, it’s an
everyday meal and because they catch too many to eat fresh,
a lot of the fish are smoked. The season runs from June to
August, and a license can be bought from fishing shops.
Salmon is King on the Kenai River, the most fished
river in Alaska, with the largest salmon in the world, the
King Salmon. The world record salmon was caught here,
weighing in at a massive 97 pounds! Anglers from the world
over come to Kenai to try and beat the record or match their
personal best, or just to enjoy the fantastic crisp air and
amazing forest scenery. Every summer, thousands of anglers
arrive to catch salmon on their way upriver to spawn. It can
get so crowded on the riverbank that some people call it “combat
fishing”. Many breeds are in the river, the Sock-eye
Salmon,the Silver Salmon, and the King Salmon,
also called the Chinnok.
The season begins in May and continue in force during June
and July. King Salmon average at 30 – 50 pounds, many
weighing in at 60 or 70. Sockeye salmon, also known as red
salmon, is also teeming in the river, thought to be the
best eating salmon in the world. Silver Salmon run
from August to September makes a late seasonal fish, and you
can see some spectacular jumps and runs in the river. They
make a fast and furious catch for a keen fisherman.
Salmon aren’t the only fish abounding; Ling Cod, Sea
Bass, Red Snapper and Halibut are also on the fisherman’s
menu.
Salmon can be cooked and prepared thousands of way, but if
you’re fishing, the nicest way to enjoy freshly caught
salmon and an Alaskan tradition is to cook the catch on the
barbeque. Grill, and enjoy with a squeeze of fresh lemon and
freshly ground black pepper.
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