Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
- Kenai River
- Kenai River
- Kvichak River
- Karluk River / Kodiak
- Seward / Resurrection Bay
- Columbia River / lower reach
- Lake Chelan
- Crane Prairie Reservoir
- Eagle Nest Lake
- Lake Pend Oreille
- Flaming Gorge / Wyoming base
- Blue Mesa Reservoir
- Strawberry Reservoir
- Flaming Gorge / Utah base
- Kootenay Lake
- Shuswap Lake
- Quesnel Lake
- Adams Lake
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Yank | Canada | Reference |
| ベニザケ（ヒメマス） | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Beni-zake | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Blaurücken | Germany · German | Reference |
| Blueback | Canada | Reference |
| Blue-back | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Blueback salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Blueback salmon | United States | Reference |
| Blueback salmon | Alaska | Reference |
| Fraser river salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Himemasu | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Kennerly's salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Kickininee | Canada | Reference |
| Kokanee | Canada | Reference |
| Kokanee | Alaska | Reference |
| Kokani | Canada · French | Reference |
| Lachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Land-locked sockeye | Canada | Reference |
| Little redfish | Canada | Reference |
| Nerka-Lachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Pazifischer Lachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Pygmy salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Pygmy sockeye salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Quinalt | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Red caviar | United States | Reference |
| Red salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Red salmon | United States | Reference |
| Red salmon | Alaska | Reference |
| Red salmon | Global | Reference |
| Redfish | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Roter Lachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Rotlachs | Germany · German | Reference |
| Salmão-vermelho | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmao-vermelho-do-Pacífico | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Salmon | Australia | Reference |
| Salmon | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Salmón rojo | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Saumon nerka | Canada · French | Reference |
| Saumon rouge | Canada · French | Reference |
| Saumon rouge | Global · French | Reference |
| Silver trout | Canada | Reference |
| Sockeye salmon | Canada | Reference |
| Sockeye salmon | India | Reference |
| Sockeye salmon | New Zealand | Reference |
| Sockeye salmon | Russia | Reference |
| Sockeye salmon | United States | Reference |
| Sockeye salmon | Alaska | Reference |
| Sockeye salmon | Global | Reference |
| Sock-eye salmon | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Alaska — Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Check the current area rules, emergency orders and fish identification before the trip.
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New Zealand — Fish & Game New Zealand
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Alaska · Canada · Japan · Kuril Is. · New Zealand · Russia · Sweden · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.