Description
The Sockeye Salmon, also called Red Salmon, Blueback Salmon, or simply Sockeye, is a species of salmon found in the Northern Pacific Ocean and associated rivers. This species is primarily red in hue during spawning, growing up to 33in (84cm) in length and weighing up to 15lb (7kg). Their diet consists primarily of zooplankton. Some populations, referred to as kokanee, do not migrate to the ocean and live their entire lives in fresh water.
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This is the Wiki page for the Sockeye Salmon found in Kamuibetsu National Park.
Summary
Habitats
Sockeye Salmon can be found in Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Leeches, Spinnerbait, Bloodworm, Pearl Barley, Eggs, Redworm, Hotdog, Corn, Pellets – Regular, Tube, Worm, Grub, Spinner, Liver, can be used to lure and catch Sockeye Salmon in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Sockeye Salmon has the following traits:
- Aggressive:
Goes directly for a strike without nibbling.
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Jumper:
Likes jumping out of the water.
Tips for catching Sockeye Salmon
Preferred Bait
The Sockeye Salmon preferes Leeches as bait. If you use Leeches you have the best chance of cathing a Sockeye Salmon.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Sockeye Salmon is during ☀️Daytime and 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Sockeye Salmon will bite when the water temperature is between 6.0°C and 16.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 14.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.188-0.347kg) | 9 and 8 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.347-0.656kg) | 7 and 6 |
| 🥈Silver (0.656-1.073kg) | 5 and 4 |
| 🥇Gold (1.073-2.131kg) | 3 |
| 💎Diamond (2.131-4.203kg) | 2 |
Sockeye Salmon Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Sockeye Salmon. These are locations where Diamond Sockeye Salmon have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Sockeye Salmon can be caught at these locations.
