8 Types of Salmon in Washington
8 types of salmon have a verified observation record in Washington. The most frequently recorded are Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon and Chinook Salmon. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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8 types of salmon have a verified observation record in Washington. The most frequently recorded are Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon and Chinook Salmon. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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8 types of salmon recorded in Washington
8 salmon species have a verified observation record in Washington, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coho Salmon | Oncorhynchus kisutch | 1,054 |
| 2 | Chum Salmon | Oncorhynchus keta | 842 |
| 3 | Chinook Salmon | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha | 750 |
| 4 | Rainbow Trout | Oncorhynchus mykiss | 675 |
| 5 | Coastal Cutthroat Trout | Oncorhynchus clarkii | 450 |
| 6 | Sockeye Salmon | Oncorhynchus nerka | 370 |
| 7 | Pink Salmon | Oncorhynchus gorbuscha | 369 |
| 8 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | Oncorhynchus lewisi | 168 |
Plus 3 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) is the most commonly recorded, with 1,054 verified observations — about 23% of all salmon reported in Washington. If you spot a salmon here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.