Catching the Legendary Sockeye Salmon in Red Dead Redemption 2

Find rare animals and fish is one of the most exciting parts of Red Dead Redemption 2. These rare and unique creatures provide valuable materials for unique outfits and talismans. The elusive sockeye salmon that lives in the northern waters of the Grizzlies West is one of the most sought-after fish. In this guide, we’ll cover how to hook this elusive giant fish.

What is the Legendary Sockeye Salmon?

The legendary sockeye salmon is one of the 14 legendary fish available in RDR2.
It’s an enormous, rare salmon located in Lake Isabella in western Ambarino
Catching it requires learning its location, using the right lure and perfecting your fishing technique.
Delivering the sockeye salmon unlocks unique rewards like its tooth for a talisman and the “Legendary Sockeye Salmon” outfit at the trapper.

Where to Find the Legendary Sockeye Salmon

The legendary sockeye salmon spawns in the southern part of Lake Isabella in western Ambarino.
That is, it swims in the open water north of where the map says “Isabella.”
This is a remote, snowy area so prepare for the cold. Stock up on provisions and warmer clothing.
Clear any struggle with rival fishermen before attempting to hook the salmon. It’s easily spooked.

Use the Right Special Lure

Equip the Special Lake Lure before trying to catch the legendary sockeye salmon.
This is the only lure that allows you to hook the fish. You cannot use regular lures.
If you don’t have the Special Lake Lure yet, purchase it from the bait and tackle shop in Lagras.
Make sure to equip the Special Lure directly from your item wheel when fishing at the spawn point.

Master the Fishing Mechanics

Use Eagle Eye to spot fish in the lake and confirm the salmon is close. Look for golden sparkles.
Cast your line far from shore to reach the deeper open water.
When you get a bite, don’t yank the rod back. Gently pull the right stick back and reel slowly to hook the fish.
Keep tension on the line and tire the salmon out. Don’t let it flee or break the line.
Once exhausted, it will surface. Use the right stick to keep it aligned as you reel it to shore.

Claim Your Reward

When you reel the legendary sockeye salmon to shore, pick it up directly. You cannot throw it back.
Stow it on your horse and deliver it to the post office or mail it via camp to unlock unique gear.
Take the salmon to the trapper to craft the unique “Legendary Sockeye Salmon” outfit.
Bring the tooth to a fence to craft the “Lake Sturgeon Tooth Talisman” for fortified cores.

Catching the illusive legendary sockeye salmon takes patience and skill, but brings handsome rewards. Follow our tips to hook this monster fish and unlock an outstanding new outfit and talisman. Just be ready for an intense battle on the line bringing this salmon in!

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Legendary fish in the frizen lake wont spawn?

butthole666 5 years ago#1I cannot for the life of me get this f*** to appear

HeyManNiceShot 5 years ago#2Maybe hes frozen. =(What a good shot, man.

Aries1331 5 years ago#3Its been 5 days, but if your still having trouble with the sockeye salmon at Isabella lake, do the following. When at the location, use eagle sight, L3 + R3 same time while Not aiming. Also make sure it is overcast. That means blizzard like, it will be hard to see and snowing. Thats when the salmon will bite. If any other weather, it will be there but will not bite. Hope this helps. If you need other help with this or other RD2 help, lmk. Happy hunting!”When the Upside of Down is Up, Your Glass Will Always be Half Full” – Unless youre in the Upside Down, in That Case, Youre Screwed!

FlyingTomahawk 5 years ago#4Yeah this one was a tough one for me too but eventually catched it. First i was fishing from the edges of the lake aiming for the narrow spots between the lake edge and the ice. But no luck. Then i moved and went to the large island in the middle of the lake and looked for ripples in the water and fished there and catched it on my first try. Also dont throw the lure too far away the legendary fish pulls like crazy and youll be glad if you can hook him as close to you as possible. Also when he starts to pull hold down R3 to prevent the fish too pull away from you. You do use the special lake lure right? Just checking…

sch91086 5 years ago#5I bet you are standing in the wrong spot. Legendary fish can only be caught in my experience if you are standing in exactly the right spot. FlyingTomahawk is giving you the same location I went to. It seems off from how the fish appears on the map. Go to the water where it is most open and try casting from there.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Legendary Fish – Legendary Sockeye Salmon

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Is there a trick to catching legendary fish in RDR2?

During the reeling in stage, pull back on the left analogue stick to draw them in a bit faster. Also, when the fish is resisting, click the Right Analogue stick to cause it to stop temporarily. Using both of these techniques as well as what you already know will make it easier to land one of those legendary fishes.

What lure to use for the Legendary Sockeye Salmon?

Tips. The popup after catching the salmon lists both the special lake and river lures as being good for the sockeye, but users have also reported that the special swamp lure can catch the salmon.

What bait to use for legendary fish rdr2?

But, before you do anything, head to Lagras just south of Bluewater Marsh and buy these three items: Special Lake Lure, Special River Lure, Special Swamp Lure. These lures are $20 each but basically fit the purpose for this quest, and you’ll struggle to get a bite without them.

How to get the Special Lake Lure?

Special Lake Lure Handbill is a pamphlet featured in Red Dead Redemption 2. The player can obtain the pamphlet by first talking to Jeremy Gill. Then going to the Bait and Tackle shop near Lagras to catch Legendary Fish in the game.

How do you catch legendary salmon in Red Dead Redemption 2?

The Legendary Salmon is one of 13 Legendary Fish that can be caught in Red Dead Redemption 2. You catch it independently or as part of the Stranger quest A Fisher of Fish . The Legendary Salmon swims in the cold waters of Lake Isabella, far to the northwest of Valentine in the Grizzlies West region of Ambarino . Use a Special Lake Lure to catch it.

How do you catch legendary fish in Red Dead 2?

The Legendary Trout can be found in the basin far north of Annesburg, in the northeast corner of New Hanover, up the Kamassa River from Brandywine Drop. Use a Special River Lure to catch this fish. Below are five steps that you’ll need to follow to catch Legendary Fish in Red Dead 2. 1. Accept the Legendary Fish Quest

How do you catch legendary salmon?

You catch it independently or as part of the Stranger quest A Fisher of Fish . The Legendary Salmon swims in the cold waters of Lake Isabella, far to the northwest of Valentine in the Grizzlies West region of Ambarino . Use a Special Lake Lure to catch it. Cast northeast off the ice just above the “ll” in Isabella on the map.

Do you need a fishing rod in Red Dead Redemption 2?

By this point you should already have got hold of a fishing rod in Red Dead Redemption 2 and given it a trial run with some simpler catches, but this side quest will seriously ramp up the quality of the fish you’re aiming to land.