Fresh & salt
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
- Peak season
- Summer (June–August)
- Length range
- 45–75 cm
- Weight range
- 1.5–5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–40 m
Habitat
Pacific Ocean and lake-fed river systems. Juveniles rear in lakes before migrating to sea.
Behavior
Plankton feeder in the ocean; stops feeding in rivers. Notoriously difficult to catch on rod and reel.
Best techniques
- Flossing with weighted flies
- Small bright flies
- Spinning with small spoons
- Back-trolling
