Species
Guide.
Know what you're buying. Wild Alaska species — when they're running, how they taste, what to do with them, and which boats catch them right.
A significant share of seafood at U.S. retail is mislabeled. Knowing the species — Latin name, peak season, gear type — is the first defense against paying salmon prices for something that isn't.
Wild Alaska Species
Whole-fish references for the species in this guide, from the five wild Pacific salmon to halibut, cod, rockfish, sablefish, and Tanner crab.
Whole species reference
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Also called
- Silver salmon, Silvers
- Typical size
- 6-12 lb whole fish
- Best for
- Roast, Grill, Pan-sear, Glaze
- Texture
- Medium-firm, mild, and balanced with enough oil for roasting or quick pan-searing.
- Look for
- Bright orange-red flesh with medium flakes
Catching grounds and partners
Select a catching ground or filter by species to see which fish are associated with each Alaska area and which Pacific Cloud partners connect to that catch.
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Species guide tells you what to buy. Buying guide tells you how. Catching grounds tell you where it came from.