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11Overview223344The Sockeye Salmon is a midsized freshwater fish in Crimson Desert. A challenging salmon variant recognized by its red body and yellow head during spawning season. Found in select rivers across Pywel. It is logged in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures once caught.5566Quick Facts7788PropertyDetailWater TypeFreshwaterSize CategoryMidsizedDifficultyAdvancedPrimary UseCooking ingredient (Fish Fillet)99Where to Catch10101111Select rivers across Pywel. The Sockeye Salmon is rarer than the standard Salmon and is identifiable by its vivid red coloration during spawning. Once you discover this species, its location is marked in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures. Select "Open Map" to see the exact fishing spot on your world map.12121313How to Catch14141515The Sockeye Salmon is rated Advanced difficulty. A Fine Fishing Rod is recommended for this catch. The fish puts up a significant fight and changes direction frequently. Manage the line tension carefully by pulling opposite to the fish's movement, and only reel when the water is calm. Patience is key with advanced-tier species.16161717Uses18181919Cooking: Can be cleaned into Fish Fillet at a campfire or butchery station. Fish Fillet is the key ingredient in dishes like Fish Porridge, Battered Fish, Fish Skewers, and Grilled Meat and Fish.Selling: Can be sold to vendors for a moderate price. Cooking the fish before selling increases its value.Knowledge: Fills a Knowledge Codex entry under Freshwater Fish in the Creatures > Aquatic Creatures section.20202121Tips22222323Once discovered, use the Knowledge menu's "Open Map" feature to quickly locate this species again on your world map.Selling cooked dishes made from fish is more profitable than selling the raw catch. Cook at the nearest campfire and sell in Hernand for a steady income.24242525Fishing Rod26262727The free rod found early near Hanand handles all regular fish. Legendary catches cannot be landed with the basic rod and require the Porin rod, which is built for the toughest species. Use the Knowledge Codex map marker to return to a discovered fishing spot.28282929See Also30303131Complete Fish ListFishingCookingFish Fillet