Sockeye salmon typically live for 4-6 years in the wild. After spawning, the adults die shortly afterwards. Young sockeye salmon (fry) usually spend 1-2 years in fresh water before migrating to the ocean and spending the next 2-4 years in the open ocean. They then return to their natal stream to spawn and die.

Where does the sockeye salmon live?

The sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) is native to the Pacific Ocean and its tributary rivers and streams, including the northern Pacific Ocean and the rivers of western North America. Its range extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to California in the south. It also inhabits coastal streams and lakes in the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Which salmon lives the longest?

The longest living species of salmon is the sockeye salmon. The longest recorded lifespan of a sockeye salmon is seven years, although most only live to be four or five years old. Sockeye salmon are found in freshwater and saltwater environments across the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Sockeye salmon are an important part of many ecosystems, and are a popular food source for humans.