jack salmon
The term "jack salmon" refers to a specific type of early-maturing salmon, commonly used in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest United States.
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Definition
C1Marine Biology
(technical)A young male salmon that returns to freshwater to spawn after spending only one year in the ocean, resulting in a smaller size.
Example
- The jack salmon returned to the river much earlier than the others.
B2Fishing
(colloquial, regional)A smaller, early-maturing salmon, often a Chinook or Coho, found in the Pacific Northwest.
Example
- Anglers in the Pacific Northwest often catch jack salmon during the early spawning season.
B2Fishing
(colloquial, regional)A term used in the Midwest US to refer to fish species like Sander canadensis or Sander vitreus.
Example
- In the Midwest, jack salmon is a common catch for local fishermen.
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