Sockeye Salmon

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

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.

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.

Ranks & Hook Sizes