This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a salmon with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can summon a salmon whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command. When you summon a salmon, you will get a salmon that is alive and swims around in the water.

Let’s explore how to do this.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

Summon Command

Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to summon a salmon using the /summon command is:

/summon salmon [pos] [nbt]

Definitions

  • pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the salmon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the salmon will spawn in the current location.
  • nbt is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the salmon such as {CustomName:”\”Bubbles\””} or {Health:5.0f}. See NBT tags for salmon.

Examples

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)

To summon a salmon in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):

/summon salmon

To summon a salmon that is named Bubbles:

/summon salmon ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Bubbles\""}

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button  at the top of the screen.
  • For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)  on the controller.
  • For PS4, press the D-Pad (right)  on the controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button  on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we are going to summon a salmon in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/summon salmon

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.

Once the cheat has been entered, the salmon will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message “Summoned new Salmon” appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the salmon has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned a salmon in Minecraft.

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