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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: llBLll on August 28, 2025, 07:05:32 PM

Title: Pink Salmon Flesh Color
Post by: llBLll on August 28, 2025, 07:05:32 PM

Hi Everyone, today was my first time trying to catch a Pink Salmon, I have always been fishing trout at lakes previously so not much experience here. I happened to caught two pink salmons and noticed that the flesh is pale and dull white in color and the texture is on the mushy side compared to the store bought salmon. Once cooked, the texture became firm and there wasn't any fishy or off taste. Is this normal?

I wanted to include some photos but not sure how lol

Title: Re: Pink Salmon Flesh Color
Post by: Phronesis on August 28, 2025, 08:15:07 PM

Totally normal and better than the store ones anytime. Flesh being mushy before cooking is just how you preserve it after catching, that is, not being on ice.