Taku Store

Taku Store We are Nature's Fish Store.

To get your salmon, halibut, king crab, prawns and more from our dock in Juneau, Alaska, right to your door visit our store in downtown Juneau or call 1-800-582-5122 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat.

04/03/2026

Theron Moore keeping it real about getting into the fishing industry šŸŽ£
Spoiler: it’s not as glamorous as you think… but it’s worth it

04/02/2026

Alaska doing what it does best šŸ’™
Fresh herring hitting the dock with mountains watching over it all. This is where quality starts—right here on the water.

Hard work, cold hands, and a whole lot of pride.This is what it takes to bring quality seafood from our waters to your t...
03/31/2026

Hard work, cold hands, and a whole lot of pride.
This is what it takes to bring quality seafood from our waters to your table. Every fish that moves down this line has been handled by people who know the value of the catch and the craft behind it. From the dock to the smokehouse, it’s a team effort built on experience, grit, and respect for the process.

We don’t cut corners—we honor tradition, we put in the hours, and we stand behind every product that leaves our doors. This is more than a job… it’s a way of life.

03/30/2026

POV: You’ve been working at the smokery for too long and you’re beginning to evolvešŸ‘€šŸ¦€

03/27/2026

Fisherman Friday šŸŽ£
Meet Captain Koll Bruce of the Evening Star — bringing in the catch that keeps Alaska wild and our tables stocked.

Real stories. Real fishermen. Real seafood.

03/26/2026

You’ve seen the product… but have you seen the view?šŸ”ļø

Tourist season is almost here šŸ‘€Make sure you’re stocked up before the rush hits.Our Taku seasonings are flying off the s...
03/24/2026

Tourist season is almost here šŸ‘€

Make sure you’re stocked up before the rush hits.

Our Taku seasonings are flying off the shelves — don’t wait until they’re gone.

Shop now. Stay ready. šŸŸšŸ”„

03/23/2026

heard the manager here is cute… but the real reason I stay is the smoked fish šŸ˜ŒšŸŸšŸ”„

šŸ¤Smoked White King Salmon Jars are Back in Stock! šŸ¤Not all King Salmon are the same color and that’s where things get in...
03/10/2026

šŸ¤Smoked White King Salmon Jars are Back in Stock! šŸ¤

Not all King Salmon are the same color and that’s where things get interesting.

White King Salmon (also called ivory king salmon) are the same species as traditional, red-fleshed kings—Chinook Salmon, but they have a unique biological trait that affects the color of their flesh.

🧬 It comes down to diet and genetics.
Most king salmon eat crustaceans like shrimp and krill that contain natural pigments called carotenoids (especially astaxanthin). These pigments accumulate in the muscle tissue and give salmon their familiar deep pink to red color.

However, some Chinook salmon carry a recessive genetic trait that prevents their bodies from depositing those pigments in the flesh. Even though they eat the same carotenoid-rich foods as other kings, the pigment is metabolized differently, leaving the flesh a beautiful ivory or white color.

🐟 Same species, same diet, different expression.
White kings are not albino and they’re not a different species. They are simply a natural genetic variation within Chinook salmon populations.

✨ What about flavor?
Many seafood lovers say white king salmon has an even richer, buttery flavor and higher oil content, making it a prized catch among chefs and seafood enthusiasts.

Nature’s diversity shows up even in the ocean—sometimes the rarest fish isn’t red at all.

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Address

550 S Franklin Street
Juneau, AK
99801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18005825122

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