King of the Salmon
Chinook are also called king salmon because they are the largest kind of Pacific salmon.
Meet the River Friends
Hello, Finn!
The Chinook Salmon
Say hello to Finn! He is a Chinook salmon in the Angler Pals crew. Find out who Finn is and why real Chinook salmon are remarkable Columbia River travelers.
Get to Know the Pals
Who Is Finn?
Meet Finn, a Chinook salmon and one of the Angler Pals!
Finn swims alongside Scout, Coco, Ruby, Stella, and Teacher Willow at Little Current River School. As the adventures unfold, the Pals explore the river, learn together, and discover the meaning of friendship.
There’s more to discover as the Angler Pals adventures continue!
Who he isFinn the Chinook Salmon
Where you’ll meet himLittle Current River School
FriendsThe Angler Pals
Finn’s River World
Fun Chinook Salmon Facts
Chinook salmon are a special part of the Columbia River and the largest Pacific salmon species.
River to Ocean
Chinook hatch in freshwater and many spend years feeding in the ocean before returning to rivers to spawn.
Three Seasons of Visitors
Columbia River Chinook include spring, summer, and fall runs—groups that return at different times of year.
Safe Places for Eggs
Chinook need healthy freshwater habitat and gravel beds where their eggs can develop.
Help Keep Their River Home Healthy
Clean water, connected rivers, and healthy spawning streams help Chinook salmon complete their journeys. We can help by keeping litter out of waterways.
Learn more: NOAA Fisheries — Chinook Salmon · Idaho Fish and Game — Chinook Runs
More River Adventures
Visit the Other Pals!
Finn has more friends to introduce you to. Come meet the Pals, then discover their adventures in our storybooks.
Meet the Other PalsSee Our Book Collection