spring salmon

Pacific Coast

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a mature Chinook salmon.

Quotations

1869

Then come what are called the Spring Salmon which arrive from the sea during May, and after an interval, in August.

1916

Prince Rupert and Port Simpson see splendid fishing for spring salmon in early March and for cohoes in the summer.

1964

A few mature [Chinook salmon] may enter the larger rivers in late spring or early summer (hence the name "spring salmon"). . . .

1965

Today . . . sees him with a 14:4-pound spring from Becker Bay. . . .