Salmon Fest is an iconic music festival held annually in early August on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Often referred to as “Alaska’s biggest little festival,” Salmon Fest brings together thousands of attendees each year to celebrate Alaskan culture and music while raising awareness and funds for local organizations. But when exactly is Salmon Fest … Read more
Cooking salmon to tender, flaky perfection is easier than you think. With the right techniques timing and temperature, you can make restaurant-quality salmon at home in no time. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about cooking salmon, including: Factors that affect salmon cook times Recommended cook times for common cooking … Read more
Sockeye salmon and coho salmon are two of the most popular types of wild salmon. While they share some similarities there are a few key differences between sockeye and coho salmon that are good to know about. An Overview of Sockeye and Coho Salmon Sockeye salmon, also called red salmon, are known for their bright … Read more
Salmon fishing is a popular angling activity across many parts of the United States. From Alaska’s icy rivers to the Great Lakes and beyond, salmon can be found swimming upstream and congregating in ideal habitats. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the prime salmon fishing locations across the country and outline the top spots to … Read more
White Salmon is a small city located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge area of Washington state. With a population of just over 2,400 as of 2020, White Salmon serves as the Klickitat County seat and is one of the main population centers in the county. So to answer the question – White Salmon is … Read more
Filleting king salmon, also known as Chinook salmon, may seem intimidating to a beginner, but it’s easier than you think with the right techniques. As an avid fisherman and salmon enthusiast, I’m excited to share this complete guide to masterfully filleting king salmon at home. Why Fillet Your Own King Salmon? Filleting salmon yourself has … Read more
Salmon is one of the most popular fish eaten around the world. When properly prepared, its pinkish-orange flesh is tender and flakes into delicate pieces. However, salmon has another unique feature that not all fish possess – the flesh side. The flesh side refers to the layer of lighter-colored denser muscle tissue on the side … Read more
Mooching is a classic light tackle fishing technique used to target salmon in saltwater. It involves drifting with the current or wind and vertically jigging a bait like herring near the ocean floor. Mooching allows anglers to cover a wide range of depths to find where salmon are feeding while providing an exciting hands-on fishing … Read more
Salmon is one of the most beloved fish worldwide known for its rich and tender pink flesh. However when it comes to keeping kosher, does salmon require rabbinical certification to confirm it meets the Jewish dietary laws? There is some debate among kosher authorities regarding the kosher status of salmon purchased without certification. Let’s take … Read more
Smoking salmon on a pellet grill is one of the best ways to prepare this tasty fish The slow cooking process infuses the salmon with delicious smoky flavor while keeping it moist and tender With the precise temperature control of a pellet grill, smoking salmon is easy for even beginners to master. In this step-by-step … Read more