Salmon Mix Combo

Salmon are a lifeblood for Southeast Alaska’s ecosystem, economy, and culture. At Taku Fisheries, we focus on three primary species: King (Chinook), Sockeye (Red), and Coho (Silver). Each species has a different lifecycle, flavor profile, and seasonality.

King Salmon (Chinook)

• Lifecycle: 3–7 years
• Size: 20–40 lbs average; record sizes over 100 lbs
• Season: May–July (peak)
• Habitat: Deep ocean waters, long migratory routes
• Taste: Rich, buttery, high in healthy Omega-3s

King Salmon are the largest and rarest of the Pacific salmon species. They migrate deep into Alaska’s rivers and tend to spend more years at sea, making them larger and fattier. We often catch them via trolling, a method that produces the highest grade of fish.Taku only processes premium-grade King Salmon, often sashimi-quality and flash-frozen within hours.

Sockeye Salmon (Red)

• Lifecycle: 4–5 years
• Size: 5–8 lbs
• Season: June–August
• Habitat: Nearshore coastal waters, rich estuaries
• Taste: Deep red flesh, robust flavor, very firm

Sockeye are known for their intensely red meat and high oil content, which makes them perfect for smoking, grilling, or eating raw. Unlike other species, they often return to large lake systems, such as those in Bristol Bay or Southeast Alaska. Taku sources and processes wild Sockeye caught using sustainable net fisheries. A portion of these are selected for our Smokehouse, where they become one of our signature items.

Coho Salmon (Silver)

• Lifecycle: 3 years
• Size: 6–12 lbs
• Season: July–September
• Habitat: Coastal rivers and estuaries
• Taste: Milder than King, still rich and flaky

Coho are favored by chefs for their balance of flavor and texture. They’re often caught later in the season and offer excellent value, especially when troll-caught. At Taku, we process Coho both fresh and smoked, and they are one of our most popular online offerings.