jack salmon
AmericanEtymology
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
It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. • Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2012
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
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
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