Pink Salmon

Length:  to 46 cm. (18 in.)

 

Distribution/Habitat:
found in all Great Lakes

 

Similar fish:

 

Key identifying characteristics:

  • large black spots on back and tail fin, but not on dorsal fin;
  • forked tail;
  • leading ray on anal fin extends 1/3 - 1/2 the length of the fin;
  • narrow caudal peduncle