Large Chinook Salmon (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption A historically large Chinook salmon from the Columbia River. This photo was taken in 1925 in Astoria, Oregon. Credit Columbia River Maritime Museum Usage Restrictions Credit required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.