Cherry Salmon

This is the Wiki page for the Cherry Salmon found in Kamuibetsu National Park.

Description

The Cherry Salmon, also known as Masu in Japan, is a species of salmon found in the Northern Pacific and associated rivers. Although generally accepted as a salmon in the West, the fish is regarded as a trout in Japan, due to it being the mostly commonly seen freshwater salmonid. A Masu Salmon at sexual maturity has a darkened back, with the stripes at the sides of the body becoming bright red, from which its name is derived. As adults, Cherry Salmon weigh up to 6 lb (2.7 kg) and measure roughly 20 in (50cm) in length.

Summary

Habitats

Cherry Salmon can be found in Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Minnow, Jerkbait, Hotdog, Leeches, Popper, Liver, Frog, Swimbait, Shad, Marshmallow, can be used to lure and catch Cherry Salmon in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Cherry Salmon has the following traits:

  • Jumper:

    Likes jumping out of the water.

Tips for catching Cherry Salmon

Preferred Bait

The Cherry Salmon preferes Minnow as bait. If you use Minnow you have the best chance of cathing a Cherry Salmon.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Cherry Salmon is during Daytime and Nighttime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes

RankHook Size
👶Juvenile6
🥉Bronze5, 4 and 3
🥈Silver2, 1 and 1/0
🥇Gold2/0
💎Diamond3/0 and 4/0