![]() They spawn from late summer to March, with peak spawning concentrated in early winter when the river flows are high.They typically spawn between the ages of 3 and 6.As they approach sexual maturity, they migrate back into coastal waters and return to the fresh water area where they were born to spawn.As they grow larger, they migrate offshore across the North Pacific Ocean.Young chum salmon (fry) typically migrate directly to estuarine and marine waters soon after they are born.They can grow up to 3.6 feet and 30 to 35 pounds, but their average weight is 8 to 15 pounds.Chum salmon do not reside in fresh water for an extended period (unlike coho, Chinook, and sockeye salmon).Chum salmon are anadromous-they hatch in fresh water streams and rivers then migrate out to the saltwater environment of the ocean to feed and grow.The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund supports the restoration of salmon species.Improvements to water quality and instream flow.Removal and modification of dams that obstruct salmon migration. ![]() Population conservation efforts include:.Degraded water quality from agricultural and logging practices. ![]() ![]()
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