Fishing for Sockeye salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

The sockeye salmon is a migratory fish known for its striking red coloration during spawning. Typically measuring 18-31 inches and weighing 4-15 pounds, it inhabits the North Pacific Ocean and freshwater systems. Its diet consists mainly of zooplankton and small fish. Sockeye salmon are renowned for their long-distance migrations and complex life cycle, including spawning in freshwater streams. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 820 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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