Rockport Reservoir is a beautiful place to fish. Nestled in northern Utah and surrounded by hills and quiet water, it’s a spot that often gets overlooked. But it was on my list for my kokanee tour of Utah, and I found myself wondering: What’s going on with the kokanee salmon here? I was out on…
Want to enjoy sushi with your fresh-caught kokanee salmon—without the risks of freshwater raw fish? This recipe uses fried kokanee in a sushi roll inspired by shrimp tempura, giving you big flavor with zero danger. Let me show you how to make it easy, safe, and delicious. I have been working on a kokanee salmon…
There’s something magical about fish that crackles when you bite into it. While smoked or baked kokanee has its place, sometimes you just want something crispy, salty, and satisfying—especially after a long day on the lake. Deep fried kokanee salmon delivers just that. It’s fast, flavorful, and hard not to love. Whether you’re feeding a…
Anderson Ranch Reservoir sits at an elevation of 4,196 feet and is 315 feet deep at its deepest point. The reservoir is in Elmer County, Idaho, about 20 miles north of mountain home, or about an hours drive south east of Boise, and is a prime spot for those in the Boise area looking to…
I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for some good barbeque. I love all of it, from charcoal, propane, pellets, or indirect wood smoke. It’s all amazing. This recipe is one of my all time favorites for kokanee because of that. It sauces up the kokanee, keeping it moist, and it tastes absolutely amazing. BBQ kokanee, and…
Kokanee salmon – the landlocked cousins of sockeye salmon – are a favorite target for many freshwater anglers in the US and Canada. They’re tasty, they’re a fun fight on the hook, and there’s just something magical about them. These fish often school in deep lakes, making a quality fish finder almost a necessity if…
Kokanee salmon are a challenging fish to target, but they’re tons of fun, and trolling is one of the most effective ways to target them. Whether you’re new to kokanee fishing or just refining your setup, having the right gear and rigging technique can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll walk through the…
Lake Merwin, nestled in the lush forested foothills of southwest Washington, is a kokanee angler’s dream. Known for its abundant and aggressive landlocked sockeye salmon, this reservoir offers some of the most consistent kokanee action in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a seasoned troller or just getting started with downriggers and dodgers, or a kayak…
Flaming Gorge Reservoir – the massive reservoir spanning the Utah–Wyoming border – is famous among anglers for its kokanee salmon and trophy lake trout. Recently, fisheries managers from both states made important rule changes to protect kokanee and manage the booming lake trout population. Starting in 2024–25, anglers can only keep three kokanee per day…
Technically, scientists consider the kokanee and the sockeye to be the same species. They both have the same fancy Latin species name, Oncorhynchus nerka. But there are some key differences. While they do have their similarities, it doesn’t take a master biologist to realize that one is about 1/4 the size of the other, they…
