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Chinook & Coho Salmon Identification

Guide comparing Chinook (king) salmon and Coho (silver) salmon using mouth color, tail fin ray texture, and spotting patterns, along with a section showing how to identify hatchery fish by the presence or absence of the adipose fin.
Identification guide showing key differences between Chinook and Coho salmon and how to distinguish wild fish from hatchery fish by the adipose fin.