Fish Species of the Kenai Peninsula
KING SALMON
Ocean Coloration Spawning Male
COHO SALMON
Ocean Coloration Spawning Male
SOCKEYE SALMON
Ocean Coloration Spawning Male
PINK SALMON
Ocean Coloration Spawning Male
CHUM SALMON
Ocean Coloration Spawning Male
STEEHEHEAD TROUT
RAINBOW TROUT
DOLLY VARDEN
Blue-gray back with silvery sides. Small irregular shaped black spots on back, dorsal fin, and usually on both lobes of the tail. The gum line is black. Spawning adults lose their silvery bright coloration and take on a maroon to olive-brown color.
Greenish-blue back with silvery sides. Small black spots on the back, dorsal fin, and usually on the upper lobe of the tail only. The gum line is white to light gray. Spawning adults develop greenish-black heads with dark brown to maroon bodies.
Dark blue-black back with silvery sides. No distinct spots on back, dorsal fin, or tail. Spawning adults develop dull, green colored heads with brick red to scarlet bodies.
Very large spots on the back with large, oval black blotches on both lobes of tail. Scales very small. Spawning adults take on a dull gray coloration on the back and upper sides with a creamy-white color below. Males develop a pronounced hump.
Dull gray backs with yellowish-silver sides. No distinct spots on back or tail. The pupil of the eye is nearly the same size as the entire eye. Spawning adults develop olive green coloration on the back with maroon sides covered with irregular dull red bars. Males exhibit many large, canine teeth.
Sea-run rainbow trout with bluish gray back and bright-silvery sides. Small black spots on back, sides and tail. Inside of mouth is white. Pink to red coloration develops after returning to fresh water to spawn.
Green to bluish on back with silvery to yellow green sides. Broad pinkish band along sides with black spots on back, sides and tail. Upper jaw usually does not extend past eye on adults.
Olive-green to blue-gray back with silvery sides. Small yellow, red or pink spots on sides. Pelvic and anal fins often have a white leading edge.
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