Saltwater
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), family Salmonidae.
Sockeye Salmon at a glance
- Scientific name
- Oncorhynchus nerka
- Family
- Salmonidae
- Also called
- sockeye, red salmon
- Stocked in
- 3 waters (agency records)
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Where sockeye salmon are stocked
| State | Waters stocked (10 years) | Most recent | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | Aug 2026 | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Most-stocked waters, last 3 years
| Water | Where | Stockings | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River | King County, WA | 184 | 2026 |
| Baker Lake | Whatcom County, WA | 109 | 2026 |
| Lake Shannon | Skagit County, WA | 16 | 2026 |
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Sources: WDFW fish plants, NYSDEC stocking lists and fishing-water lists, Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking history; species facts from USFWS and NOAA public-domain profiles. How we use data