Wild salmon season 2024

In many ways, buying food is easier than ever, but that convenience comes at a cost. If we can buy salmon every single day of the year, how are we supposed to know when the fish is fresh and in season?

To complicate the situation even more, there are multiple types of salmon from different parts of the world and their seasons don't always match up. The truth is that many varieties of farmed and wild-caught salmon are available fresh all year long thanks to modern farming and fishing practices.

Generally speaking, wild-caught salmon is in season and at its peak in the summer, with some varieties extending into the middle of autumn.

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The season starts with king salmon, also known as chinook salmon, starting in late April and running until late July.

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Sockeye comes into season next starting in early June and only running until late July. Pink salmon is more likely to be sold in a can rather than fresh, but its season runs from late July to early September. Coho's season runs from late July to mid-October.

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