Best places to catch Pacific Salmon

Oncorhynchus spp.

6 spots with live forecasts for Pacific Salmon — ranked by current conditions.

About Pacific Salmon

Pacific Salmon is a saltwater fish. FishRadar tracks live fishing conditions for Pacific Salmon at 6 spots across Japan, Chile, New Zealand +1, ranked by today's score.

Best months for Pacific Salmon

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Puerto Montt Patagonia Chile
70 Good
Los Lagos Chile
Atlantic Salmon · Pacific Salmon · Patagonian Toothfish
Hokkaido East Coast Japan
69 Good
Hokkaido East Japan
Pacific Salmon · Pacific Halibut · Pollock
Kushiro Hokkaido
65 Good
Hokkaido Pacific
Pacific Salmon · Pacific Halibut · Atlantic Cod
Hokkaido Northeast
61 Good
Hokkaido
Pacific Salmon · Pacific Halibut · Atlantic Cod
Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon
59 Good
Central California
Pacific Salmon · Pacific Halibut · Lingcod
Fiordland West Coast NZ
55 Good
Southland NZ
Pacific Albacore · Pacific Salmon · Patagonian Toothfish

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch Pacific Salmon?

Pacific Salmon is typically most active around June, July, August, September, October. The best window shifts with hemisphere, weather, and tide — check each spot's live score before heading out.

Where can you catch Pacific Salmon?

FishRadar scores 6 spots for Pacific Salmon across Japan, Chile, New Zealand +1. The highest-scoring spots right now are listed above.

Is Pacific Salmon a freshwater or saltwater fish?

Pacific Salmon is a saltwater fish.

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