- Scofield: Kokanee Tour of Utah 2025
In 2025, my goal is to fish every body of water in the state of Utah that either has kokanee salmon, or has had them in the past. Kokanee salmon aren’t native to the state, and state officials have experimented with putting them in several locations. Scofield Reservoir is one of their failed experiments. Scofield… - Best Kokanee Downrigger Rods
This article looks at the best rods for targeting kokanee while fishing with a downrigger. There are a number of different variables to consider, such as if you’re fishing from a big boat or a kayak, length, durability, cost, and just downright effectiveness. This guide should help you determine what to look for, along with… - Kokanee Salmon Snagging in New Mexico: Your Ultimate Guide
If you’re an angler looking for an exciting adventure this fall and winter, New Mexico has something special in store for you—kokanee snagging! This thrilling fishing season runs from October 1st to December 31st and offers the chance to catch kokanee salmon in some of the state’s most picturesque waters. In this blog post, we’ll… - Best Downrigger Release Clips for Kokanee
People have asked me about downrigger release clips for their kokanee fishing usually after having a day or a week of dragging kokanee around a lake without having any fish pull the line out of the clip. Kokanee are a different beast. This article looks at why people have these challenges, and the best clips… - Ice Fishing for Kokanee Salmon on Strawberry Reservoir, Utah
I pulled up to Strawberry Reservoir and it was -20 degrees. It was one of those mornings where you step outside, fill your nose with a breath, and then feel each individual nose hair freeze instantly. I was there for kokanee. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I was there on a… - Night Jigging for Kokanee
Night jigging for Kokanee salmon is a unique and exciting fishing experience that offers anglers the opportunity to catch these elusive fish during their most active feeding times. With the right lures, equipment, and techniques, night jigging can yield a plentiful catch of Kokanee salmon, making it a popular and rewarding pursuit for avid anglers….
Kokanee Salmon Fast Facts
Kokanee salmon are a landlocked sockeye salmon. They are non-anadromous, which means they do not migrate to the ocean and live their entire life in freshwater.
In the fall, kokanee salmon turn red and return to their spawning grounds to reproduce and die. At this time, male kokanee develop a humped back, and big aggressive teeth.
Kokanee salmon primarily eat zooplankton.
Kokanee salmon is one of the most delicious freshwater game fish that you can catch.
There are a few ways people fish for kokanee:
