Buy Salmon Fish May 2026

It should have a neutral or mild ocean scent. Avoid salmon that smells "fishy," sour, or like ammonia.

Alaskan wild salmon runs typically occur in early summer, which is often when prices are most competitive for fresh wild varieties. buy salmon fish

The flesh should be firm and "spring back" when lightly pressed. If it stays indented or feels slimy/mushy, it is past its prime. It should have a neutral or mild ocean scent

Milder flavor than Sockeye but richer than Atlantic; firm flesh that is excellent for grilling. buy salmon fish