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Kokanee salmon spawn at Strawberry Reservoir
Uploaded Sept. 11, 2023
For a prime example of seasonal aquatic migration, watch the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ livestream of kokanee salmon traveling from Strawberry Reservoir up the Strawberry River.
“In September and October, kokanee salmon — which are a shade of silver most of the year — change to a bright red before they travel up rivers and streams to spawn. Their red color makes the fish easy to spot in the waters where they lay their eggs. The males also acquire humped backs, hooked jaws and elongated teeth during their spawning transformation.”