The Chinook or King Salmon is an emblematic member of the Salmon Family. It is indigenous to the cold coastal waters of the Pacific and can be found from Northern California to Alaska. The species was also introduced to the Great Lakes and is a prized species amongst North American anglers and chefs around the world. Chinook Salmon are known for their long journeys back to their natal waters for spawning, during which they change color from silver to an olive-brown or reddish color. Shortly after spawning, King Salmon end their lives in their natal streams.