Technically, scientists consider the kokanee and the sockeye to be the same species. They both have the same fancy Latin species name, Oncorhynchus nerka. But there are some key differences. While they do have their similarities, it doesn’t take a master biologist to realize that one is about 1/4 the size of the other, they…
While there are many benefits of eating fish, it’s important to be conscious of the mercury in the fish you consume. Here’s a look at mercury levels in kokanee salmon, how they absorb mercury, and what limitations you should have on your kokanee consumption. Health Benefits of Eating Fish The majority of Americans consume some…
Some rainbow trout can look a lot like kokanee salmon. There are some key differences between the fish, and biologically, they’re pretty different. In this article we lay out the differences, similarities, and provide tips for identifying if you’ve got a kokanee or a rainbow trout. Kokanee salmon have much softer jaws than trout. This…
Yes, salmon have bones. Generally, if you’re buying a fillet from your butcher or at a restaurant, the bones have been removed, but they do indeed have bones. If you’re worried about eating salmon and getting bones in the flesh, if you have a good butcher that shouldn’t happen. Additionally, most of the bones that…
