Chinook Salmon Stocking 2026
Chinook salmon went into 40 waters across 5 states on the 2026 record.
5
states stocking
40
waters
89
stockings 2026
7,064,855
fish reported
Where they go in
Only waters we can place with confidence appear on the map; every stocking is in its state's tables.
When they go in
Chinook salmon stockings by month, 2026.
Jan
·
Feb
·
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
33
Jun
25
Jul
·
Aug
·
Sep
13
Oct
8
Nov
·
Dec
·
By state
| State | Stockings | Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 42 | 23 |
| Montana | 23 | 1 |
| Michigan | 17 | 11 |
| South Dakota | 6 | 4 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 1 |
Most-stocked waters
| Water | State | Stockings |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Peck Lake | MT | 23 |
| Chena Lake | AK | 7 |
| Eklutna Tailrace | AK | 4 |
| Homer Spit | AK | 3 |
| Swan River | MI | 3 |
| Ship Creek | AK | 3 |
| Cushman Lake | AK | 3 |
| Quartz Lake | AK | 3 |
| Bob's Landing (Oahe) | SD | 2 |
| East Whitlock (Oahe) | SD | 2 |
| Seward Lagoon | AK | 2 |
| Ninilchik River | AK | 2 |
State records
The heaviest chinook salmon each state has ever certified, where the agency publishes a record book.
| State | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 83 lb | Umpqua River | 1910 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 lb. 15 oz. | Lake Erie | 1990 |
Counts come from the state agencies' own stocking publications,
compiled by StockingMap. Species naming follows each agency's
wording; hybrids and strains are kept where the agency reports
them.