The Kokanee salmon is a freshwater fish known for its vibrant red coloration during spawning. It typically measures 12-18 inches and weighs 1-5 pounds. Preferring cold, clear lakes and reservoirs, it feeds on plankton and small aquatic insects. Kokanee exhibit schooling behavior and undergo dramatic color changes during their spawning migration to gravel beds. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Kokanee salmon
length · weight
Kokanee salmon
length · weight
Kokanee salmon
length · weight
Kokanee salmon
length · weight
Kokanee salmon
15 in · 1 lb 3 oz
Kokanee salmon
17 in · 2 lb


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