Question: what is the difference between copper river salmon and sockeye salmon?
Answer: Red salmon share the river with their cousins. The most commonly harvested species of Copper River Salmon is the Sockeye, known for its deep red color. ... The Sockeye, or red salmon, typically weighing anywhere from four – 15 pounds, doesn't compare in size with the king salmon, which weigh anywhere from 10 – 50 pounds.