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FISHING IN JAPAN
Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)
Japanese Name: サケ (Sake)
Also Known As: Dog Salmon, Keta Salmon
Fishing Season: September – October
Catch Method: Spin fishing & Fly fishing (in coastal waters/ where permitted)

Pink Salmon
(Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
Japanese Name: カラフトマス (Karafutomasu)
Also Known As: Humpback Salmon
Fishing Season: August – September
Catch Method: Spin fishing & Fly fishing (in coastal waters/ where permitted)
Sakuramasu
(Oncorhynchus masou)
Japanese Name: サクラマス (Sakuramasu)
Also Known As: Cherry Salmon (sea-run form of Yamame)
Fishing Season: April – June
Catch Method: Spin fishing & Fly fishing (in coastal waters/ where permitted)
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