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Common Names

King, Chinook, Spring and Tyee Salmon

Where Are They From?

SPC's Troll-caught King Salmon are harvested throughout Southeast Alaska.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: 

King Salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha) is the largest of the Wild Salmon. Other names for King Salmon include Chinook Salmon, Spring Salmon and Tyee Salmon. King Salmon that are actively feeding and growing in the open ocean have bright silvery sides, thick firm muscles and fat bellies. King Salmon harvested at this time will have the best quality, highest fat content and and highest Omega-3 levels, and be most flavorful.

Frozen specifications: Frozen King Salmon are available dressed (gutted), head-off (H&G) size grades 25#/Up, 18/25#, 11/18#, 7/11#, and 4/7#. Head-on available upon request.  Fillet yield 72-80%. Steak yield 85-90%. Frozen fillets are also available. Recommended holding temperature for maximum shelf life is -10°F.

Fresh specifications: Fresh King Salmon are available dressed (gutted), head-on, size grades 20#/Up, 11/20#, 7/11#, and 4/7#. Fillet yields 65-72%. Steak yields 75-80%. Recommended holding temperature for maximum shelf life is 32°F. Refresh King Salmon fillets are also available upon request.

Frozen-At-Sea (FAS) SPC Troll King Salmon: Frozen-At-Sea Troll King Salmon are the highest quality wild frozen salmon available.  SPC has a special group of fishermen that freeze their Troll-caught salmon on-board their specially equipped fishing vessels within hours of catching the salmon.  We have perfected on-board handling, sanitation and rapid freezing techniques to provide our customres with a frozen Troll King Salmon that is unsurpassed in quality.  SPC's Frozen-At-Sea technology locks in the quality of these fish and makes them "fresher than fresh".

When are SPC Troll King Salmon Available?  The Alaska Summer King Salmon season generally has openings of various lengths in July and August.  There are limited Spring and Winter Troll King fisheries that SPC fishermen participate in.  SPC Fresh-Frozen King Salmon and Frozen-At-Sea King Salmon are available throughout the year.

Sustainable & Responsible Fisheries  SPC Troll Salmon fishermen are committed to fishing only on properly managed healthy stocks of King Salmon and with fishing techniques that sustain healthy wild fish stocks. State and Federal agencies regulate fishing methods and times to control the catch and prevent over-fishing from occurring. SPC Alaska caught products have been recognized by organizations like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as sustainable fisheries and are listed as "Best Choices" by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch.

Nurtritional Information

For 100 gram serving (3.5 oz) raw edible portion Calories 179 Protein 20 (g) Total Fat 10.4 (g) Saturated Fat 3.1 (g) Sodium 47 (mg) Cholesterol 50 (mg) Omega-3 1.7 (g) (Source USDA National Nutrient Database)