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Cherry salmon

Oncorhynchus masou masou

Family
Salmonidae
Max Length
79 cm
Max Weight
10 kg
IUCN Status
EN
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
11

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Effective on a simple hook and weight rig.

  • Salmon Eggs

    A classic, naturally appealing bait.

  • Grasshoppers

    Great during late summer near grassy banks.

  • Maggots

    Use sparingly and on a small hook.

  • Caddis Larvae

    Imitates natural food, collect from streamside rocks.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver blade best in clear water.

    Buy
  • Rapala Original Floater 05Crankbait

    Excellent for shallow, rocky streams.

    Buy
  • Smith D-Contact 50Minnow Bait

    Great for casting into eddies and runs.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnow Bait

    Sinking type good for deeper pools.

    Buy
  • Hare's Ear NymphFly

    Classic fly pattern for imitating nymphs.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish upstream, casting into likely holding areas like behind rocks and in deep pools, and retrieve with the current.

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Where to Find Cherry salmon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Cherry salmon?+

Popular baits for Cherry salmon include Earthworms, Salmon Eggs, Grasshoppers, Maggots, Caddis Larvae. Tip: Fish upstream, casting into likely holding areas like behind rocks and in deep pools, and retrieve with the current.

Where can I catch Cherry salmon?+

Cherry salmon can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include 北海道, Japan; 青森県, Japan; 福岡県, Japan. WikiCatch lists 11 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Cherry salmon get?+

Cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou masou) can reach up to 79.0000021 cm in length and 10 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is EN.

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