Trout & Salmon
Kokanee
Oncorhynchus nerka
FreshwaterSalmonidaeVaries depending on the specific population; some populations are stable, while others are of concern due to habitat loss and other factors.
About
Kokanee are a landlocked form of sockeye salmon that spend their entire lives in freshwater. They are known for their bright silver color and streamlined bodies, and they undertake spawning migrations within lakes and streams.
- Average size
- 9-20 inches, 0.5-5 lbs
- Colors
- Silver body with a red to maroon coloration during spawning. Males develop a humped back and hooked jaws during spawning.
- Diet
- Zooplankton, insects, and algae
- Region
- Western North America, including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, and British Columbia
