According to Smithsonian Magazine, there are many types of Pacific salmon, and pink is the most common species found in bodies of water from Oregon to Alaska. Much like a chum salmon, the...

Alaska offers a variety of wild-caught salmon species, including Chinook, Coho, Pink, Chum, and Sockeye, each with unique flavors and uses. I find salmon to be one of the most delicious meals, especially when I choose just the right species. I’ve discovered some of the best wild-caught salmon comes from Alaska.

Check out our article on the five varieties of Alaska salmon, including when to fish for them and how to cook them. Freshwater or Saltwater? Both; anadromous. Characteristics: Milder flesh, less fatty than some salmon varieties. Steelhead and rainbow trout are technically the same species, but they live very different lives.

Loaded with heart-healthy and brain-boosting omega-3 fats, salmon is among the healthiest, tastiest and most popular fish. Here are seven tips to help you buy the best salmon. Wild Vs. Farmed. Pictured Recipe: Honey-Garlic Salmon. People love salmon.

The largest and (in my opinion) best-tasting salmon is the Chinook, also called the king salmon. It is the official state fish for the states of Alaska and Oregon. “Chinook” comes from the name of the Chinookan Peoples, a group of Native Americans who mostly live in Washington State.