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jack salmon

American  

Etymology

Origin of jack salmon

1970–75, Amer.

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The minimum size limit for chinook is 12 inches, and a jack salmon is considered a fish under 24 inches long.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2017

A total of 57 summer-run steelhead and one sockeye jack salmon were transported to the lower Cowlitz River and released at the Interstate-5 boat launch during the week.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2012

She didn't land a steelhead in this hole, but caught and released four fish, which were a mix of jack salmon and triploids.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2011

During August 1 through September 9, the daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination, only one of which may be a chinook, and five jack salmon.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2011

Jesse was so lucky as to take two fine wall-eyed pike, here called jack salmon, on his set line, as well as two catfish.

From The Young Alaskans on the Missouri by Hough, Emerson