Meet the fish.
There are five kinds of salmon in Southeast Alaska, and each one has its own season, its own flavor, and its own name in Tlingít. Here’s who’s who, so you can pick the pack that fits your table (or get them all and make it a tasting night).
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King Salmon (Chinook)
The big one, and it knows it. King is the richest salmon there is, with the highest fat content, a buttery texture, and a flavor that practically melts. Smoked, it’s luxurious: soft, silky, almost dessert-like if you’re a fish person. Kings are the rarest fish we bring in, so this is the one for special occasions, gifts, or anyone who says “I don’t really like salmon” (they will after this).
Choose it if: you want to impress somebody. Even if that somebody is you.
The best of the best. Quantities are limited, so order now!
Rich, oily, and wild—that’s Alaska king salmon.
Finely cut into strips and smoked to perfection.
Our premium product is perfect on a morning bagel with cream cheese and a steaming cup of dark roasted coffee.
At home on a charcuterie board to share with friends.
Know that your purchase supports hook and line fishermen who take exquisite care of your food.
One taste and you’ll know why the king is king 👑
Authentic Alaska Native-Style Smoked Salmon
Salmon is rich in protein, vitamin D and omega-3s.
Ask us about our subscription service. Email steve@tradishfish.com for more info.
Ingredients: wild king salmon, sea salt, brown sugar, alder smoke
Allergen information: contains fish
Fully cooked. Ready to eat. Shelf stable for 5 years. Refrigerate after opening. Product of Sitka, Alaska
½ lb pkg Net weight 1.3 lbs prior to processing.
How does Steve like king?
“Straight outta the bag.”
Gaat
Sockeye Salmon (Red)
The one with the color. Sockeye feed on tiny krill and plankton, which gives them that deep red flesh and a bold, unmistakably salmon flavor. Firm, rich, and full of character. Smoked sockeye is the classic. It’s what a lot of folks picture when they think “Alaska smoked salmon.”
Choose it if: you want big flavor and that gorgeous red on the cracker.
A local favorite, sockeye is prized by Alaskans for its flavor and versatility.
Eat it right out of the pack, on a cracker, or mix it with cream cheese for salmon spread.
Try the Alaska classic, right next to a scoop of rice and canned vegetables. “Fiss ‘n rice is hard to beat “
Carefully cut into strips and slow smoked, our sockeye make meals easy.
Authentic Alaska Native-Style Smoked Salmon
Salmon is rich in protein, vitamin D and omega-3s.
Ask us about our subscription service. Email steve@tradishfish.com for more info.
Ingredients: wild sockeye salmon, sea salt, brown sugar, alder smoke
Allergen information: contains fish
Fully cooked. Ready to eat. Shelf stable for 5 years. Refrigerate after opening. Product of Sitka, Alaska
½ lb pkg. Net weight 1.3 lbs prior to processing.
How does Steve like sockeye?
“Salmon patties, or just plain.”
L’ook
Coho Salmon (Silver)
The easygoing middle child, in the best way. Coho runs late summer into fall. It’s milder than sockeye, a little leaner than king, and perfectly balanced. Its texture is tender and flaky, and its flavor is clean and approachable. Coho is the crowd-pleaser: kids like it, grandmas like it, the picky cousin likes it.
Choose it if: you’re feeding a group, or you’re new to smoked salmon.
Rich in oil and flavor, these homebound fish don’t disappoint.
Quantities are limited and sell out quickly.
Authentic Alaska Native-Style Smoked Salmon
Salmon is rich in protein, vitamin D and omega-3s.
Ingredients: wild coho salmon, sea salt, brown sugar, alder smoke
Allergen information: contains fish
Fully cooked. Ready to eat. Shelf stable for 5 years. Refrigerate after opening. Product of Sitka, Alaska.
½ lb pkg. Net weight 1.3 lbs prior to processing.
How does Steve like coho?
“On a cracker with a li’l mayo and horseradish. You got it made.”
Téel’
Keta Salmon (Chum)
The workhorse, and a cultural heavyweight. Chum is leaner and firmer, with a mild flavor. That leanness is exactly why it’s been a staple for drying and smoking for generations: it keeps beautifully and takes on smoke like it was made for it. This is real tradish fish, the kind that’s been fed families through the winter for a very long time.
Choose it if: you want the taste of tradition, or a sturdy fish for snacking on the trail, boat, or couch.
A bold, smoky taste you’ll love.
Authentic Alaska Native-Style Smoked Salmon
Keta is rich in protein, vitamin D, omega-3s, and flavor!
For many generations, keta salmon sustained our people. Loaded in nutrition, it was commonly hard dried, used in soups, dishes, or dipped in oil.
Today our shelf stable homage to our traditional staple brings the same nutritional quality to your family. Our process produces a bounty of bold, local flavor. Ready to eat, easy to use and kinder on the teeth than hard dry.
Ask us about our subscription service. Email steve@tradishfish.com for more info.
Ingredients: wild keta salmon, sea salt, brown sugar, alder smoke
Allergen information: contains fish
Fully cooked. Ready to eat. Shelf stable for 5 years. Refrigerate after opening. Product of Sitka, Alaska
½ lb pkg. Net weight 1.3 lbs prior to processing.
How does Steve like keta?
“Keta and cream cheese go together on a bagel or cracker.”
Cháas’
Pink Salmon (Humpy)
The neglected one, but the most plentiful. Pinks are delicate and light, with soft pink flesh and a gentle flavor. They’re not trying to be a king, and they don’t have to. Smoked pink is great flaked into dips, spreads, scrambled eggs, pasta, or straight onto pilot bread with cheese.
Choose it if: you like to cook with your smoked salmon, or want a budget-friendly way to stock up.
Wildly abundant. Nutritious. Great tasting. Sustainable.
Pink salmon runs return to Southeast Alaska in the millions — wild, plentiful, and never overfished. We smoke it the traditional way, over alder, so you get real Alaska flavor in every bite.
"Give pinks a try. It’s my go to for quick snacking and mixing with cream cheese for salmon dip." — Steve Íxt'ík Éesh Johnson
This is Tradish Fish for every day, not just special occasions.
Choose your size:
8 oz Original — $15 — the everyday pouch, great for sharing
4 oz Snack Pack — $8 — grab-and-go, perfect for lunches, backpacks, and boats
4 oz - 10 Pack — $75 — buy 10 and save!
Fully cooked. Ready to eat. Shelf stable for 5 years. Refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: Wild Pink Salmon, Sea Salt, Brown Sugar, Alder Smoke
Contains: Fish
Product of Sitka, Alaska
How does Steve like pink?
“Pink is my go to snack. Super tasty and versatile.”
Cant decide?
Fair. We love them all too.
Grab the Sampler Pack and taste the difference side by side. Gunalchéesh for eating with us.