kokanee

noun

ko·​kan·​ee kō-ˈka-nē How to pronounce kokanee (audio)
: a small landlocked sockeye salmon

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The reservoir is stocked with kokanee and fall Chinook, rainbow and bull trout, yellow perch and mountain whitefish, according to Idaho Fish and Game. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025 There are miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking (Crow Creek Trail to Hidden Falls is one of the most popular hiking routes) and three reservoirs for those interested in fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, or kokanee salmon. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024 In the fall, adult kokanee turn bright red and journey up small inlet streams to spawn. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Horsethief became a popular destination because of its fantastic fishing — kokanee, rainbow trout and brown trout fill the lake. Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for kokanee

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Shuswap (Salishan language of British Columbia) kəknǽxʷ

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kokanee was in 1933

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“Kokanee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kokanee. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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