10 of the World’s Biggest King Salmon (2024 UPDATE!)
Mar 13, 2015 · King Salmon are awesome…and the truly giant ones are unbelievably special creatures. Here’s a list of 10 (15 actually) massive kings that will make you weak in the knees… Over 100 Pounds! In August of 2021, Gayle Gordon caught just may be the largest sport-caught king salmon (present day) ever.
Hucho taimen - Wikipedia
Siberian taimen (Hucho taimen), also known as the common taimen (Russian: Обыкнове́нный тайме́нь, romanized: Obyknovénnyĭ taĭménʹ), Siberian giant trout or Siberian salmon, is a species of salmon-like ray-finned fish from the genus Hucho in the family Salmonidae.
Discover the 7 Largest Salmon on Earth - A-Z Animals
Jun 23, 2023 · The world record salmon is a 97 pound Chinook salmon caught in Soldotna, Alaska in 1985. The massive salmon measured more than 58 inches long! Now, like most world records, the biggest salmon has controversies and other contenders for the title.
Biggest Salmon Ever Recorded - American Oceans
It is home to some of the largest salmon in the world, including the Chinook salmon, which can weigh up to 100 pounds. The Sacramento River in California is another popular destination for salmon fishing, with the Chinook salmon being the most common species found in the river.
The Story of the World Record King Salmon - FishwithJD
On May 17, 1985, Les Anderson of Soldotna, AK landed the all-tackle world record king salmon…this 97-pound, 4-ounce beast from the Kenai River. The mammoth Chinook was nearly 5 feet long and had an amazing 37.5-inch girth!
What Is the Largest King Salmon on Record? - Trickyfish
Oct 12, 2024 · The world record for the largest king salmon ever caught stands at an impressive 97 pounds and 4 ounces. King salmon’s massive size, combined with their incredible fighting ability, makes them a highly sought-after species among anglers worldwide.
Largest true salmon species - Guinness World Records
The largest species of true salmon is the chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, one of several different species of Pacific salmon. It can attain a maximum length of 150 cm (most commonly 70 cm) and a maximum weight of 61.4 kg.
Chinook salmon - Wikipedia
Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon. In the Kenai River of Alaska, mature Chinook averaged 16.8 kg (37 lb 1 oz). [17] The current sport-caught world record, 44.1 kg (97 + 1 ⁄ 4 lb), was caught on May 17, 1985, in the Kenai River.
Angler Releases Would-Be World-Record Chinook Salmon - Outdoor Life
Dec 8, 2021 · A veteran salmon angler from British Columbia landed—and released—one of the biggest Chinook salmon ever caught.
Discover the Largest King Salmon Ever Caught - A-Z Animals
Dec 5, 2023 · The largest king salmon ever caught were 126 pounds, caught in a fish trap, and 97 pounds, caught by an individual angler. When you consider that most king salmon top out around 50 pounds, these behemoths were really something to see.