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King Salmon River (other)
King Salmon River may refer to: * King Salmon River (Nushagak River tributary) * King Salmon River (Ugashik River tributary) * King Salmon River (Egegik River tributary) * King Salmon River (Admiralty Island) See also *King Salmon (other) The Chinook salmon (''Oncorhynchus tshawytscha'') is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon in North America, as well as the largest in the genus ''Oncorhynchus''. Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples. Other ve ... * King Salmon Creek, in British Columbia, Canada {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Salmon River (Nushagak River Tributary)
The King Salmon River is a tributary of the Nushagak River in southwest Alaska, United States. It flows eastward from headwaters at a small unnamed lake in the Taylor Mountains to its confluence with the larger river about north of Nushagak Bay. There are many rivers in Alaska bearing the name King Salmon River, including tributaries to the Egegik River and Ugashik River systems in southwest Alaska alone. The name is also occasionally confused with that given the Kenai River, a popular fishing stream located in the Cook Inlet drainage of southcentral Alaska. Besides king salmon, the river is also hosts pink salmon, grayling, burbot, whitefish and Arctic char. See also *List of rivers of Alaska This is a List of rivers in Alaska, which are at least fifth-order according to the Strahler method of stream classification, and an incomplete list of otherwise-notable rivers and streams. Alaska has more than 12,000 rivers, and thousands more st ... References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Salmon River (Ugashik River Tributary)
The King Salmon River is a tributary of the Ugashik River in the U.S. state of Alaska. Beginning at Mother Goose Lake in the Aleutian Range, it flows northwest to meet the larger river near the upper reaches of Ugashik Bay. The lake and the upper course of the King Salmon lie within the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge. The river's gravel bottom and braided channels are ideal for the many king salmon that spawn in its waters, but they limit navigation to small skiff. There are many rivers in Alaska bearing the name King Salmon River, including tributaries to the Egegik River and Nushagak River systems in southwest Alaska, alone. The name is also occasionally confused with a nickname given the Kenai River, a popular fishing stream located in the Cook Inlet drainage of southcentral Alaska. Besides the large numbers of king salmon, the river also hosts large numbers of sea-run Dolly Varden, Chum Salmon and a small run of Pink Salmon. See also *List of rivers of Alask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Salmon River (Egegik River Tributary)
The King Salmon River is a tributary of the Egegik River on the western slope of the Alaska Peninsula in southwest Alaska. Formed by the confluence of Contact and Takayofo creeks along the southwest border of Katmai National Park and Preserve, it flows west-northwest to meet the larger river about east of the village of Egegik. A relatively straight and braided river, it descends from an elevation of about to sea level. Being quite shallow, it is not navigable beyond its lower reaches. Although game fish on the river include king, chum, and silver salmon, the main species are rainbow trout, Arctic grayling, and char. See also *List of Alaska rivers This is a List of rivers in Alaska, which are at least fifth-order according to the Strahler method of stream classification, and an incomplete list of otherwise-notable rivers and streams. Alaska has more than 12,000 rivers, and thousands more st ... References Rivers of Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska Rivers of Alas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Salmon River (Admiralty Island)
The King Salmon River is a small stream on the northern tip of Admiralty Island of Southeast Alaska, United States. It flows eastward then south for a total distance of from headwaters in the low mountains just south of Eagle Peak into King Salmon Bay of the Seymour Canal. Its entire course lies within Kootznoowoo Wilderness of the Admiralty Island National Monument. A relatively small river, it is not navigable. Besides its namesake king salmon, the river hosts a large annual run of pink salmon. See also *List of rivers of Alaska This is a List of rivers in Alaska, which are at least fifth-order according to the Strahler method of stream classification, and an incomplete list of otherwise-notable rivers and streams. Alaska has more than 12,000 rivers, and thousands more st ... References Rivers of Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska Rivers of Alaska Rivers of Unorganized Borough, Alaska {{Alaska-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Salmon (other)
The Chinook salmon (''Oncorhynchus tshawytscha'') is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon in North America, as well as the largest in the genus ''Oncorhynchus''. Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples. Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon, Quinnat salmon, Tsumen, spring salmon, chrome hog, Blackmouth, and Tyee salmon. The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name ''chavycha'' (чавыча). Chinook are anadromous fish native to the North Pacific Ocean and the river systems of western North America, ranging from California to Alaska, as well as Asian rivers ranging from northern Japan to the Palyavaam River in the Arctic northeast Siberia. They have been introduced to other parts of the world, including New Zealand, thriving in Lake Michigan Great Lakes of North America and Michigan's western rivers, and Patagonia. A large Chinook is a prized and sought-after catch for a sporting angler. The flesh of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
