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Kokanee salmon spawn at Strawberry Reservoir

Uploaded Sept. 24, 2024

Enjoy this recording, culled from days of livestream footage, of kokanee salmon traveling from Strawberry Reservoir up the Strawberry River to spawn.

“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.”

Read more about where you can see red kokanee salmon at https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wildlife-news/1978-visit-these-eight-locations-to-see-red-kokanee-salmon-this-fall.html