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The kokanee salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also known as the kokanee trout, little redfish, silver trout, kikanning, Kennerly's salmon, Kennerly's trout, or Walla, [2] is the non-anadromous form of the sockeye salmon (meaning that they do not migrate to the sea, instead living out their entire lives in freshwater). There is some debate as to ...
When it comes to iconic freshwater game fish, few are as well-known as the kokanee salmon, also known by its scientific name of Oncorhynchus nerka. This salmon is now legendary for its beautiful appearance and iconic hooked jaw.
The kokanee salmon is one of the most iconic freshwater fish in the angling world. With its hooked jaw and beautiful scales, it's hard to miss. They don't get as big as some of their salmon cousins, but they are fun to catch and even more fun to cook and eat.
The Kokanee Salmon is the non-anadromous form of the sockeye salmon. While size range of Kokanee is often lake-specific and depends on many factors, in typical populations the Kokanee grows to an average size of 9-12in (23-30cm) with an average weight of 1lb (0.5kg).
Kokanee are land-locked sockeye salmon. This means that they do not travel to the ocean and return inland to spawn, instead they complete their entire life cycle in Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Kokanee Salmon, also known as landlocked sockeye salmon, are a fascinating species that have captured the attention of anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will delve into the world of Kokanee salmon, exploring their biology, habitat, life cycle, diet, and the efforts being made to conserve and protect them.
The sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also called red salmon, kokanee salmon, blueback salmon, or simply sockeye, is an anadromous species of salmon found in the Northern Pacific Ocean and rivers discharging into it.
Kokanee are the landlocked form of the Sockeye Salmon. While the Sockeye Salmon mature in the ocean and migrate into streams, Kokanee mature in lakes or reservoirs and migrate into tributaries in the fall to spawn. Kokanee were first introduced as fingerlings to California waters in 1941.
Kokanee (land-locked Pacific sockeye salmon) are suited to the large, fluctuating mountain reservoirs of Colorado. These silver fish with black spots on the upper half of their bodies can be found swimming in compact schools feeding on zooplankton, a food source unaffected by the drawing down of reservoirs.
Kokanee (oncorhynchus nerka) are the landlocked form of the sockeye salmon. They are smaller in size and tend to live in lakes. Like their anadromous cousins they spawn in the rivers where they were born and die after spawning.