A recipe for sweet kokanee candy bites, a great meal, snack, or appetizer. This recipe also works with most other salmon and trout. This recipe is perfect for small “scrap” pieces that come off of your fillet, collars, or you can always slice up a fillet. What is Kokanee Candy? Kokanee candy is a sweet…
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…
Deer Creek Reservoir offers breathtaking mountain views and a variety of fishing opportunities for Utah anglers. Deer Creek is classified as a Blue Ribbon Fishery by the state of Utah, meaning its met the qualifications for being a high quality fishing experience for diverse groups of anglers, and that it gets extra attention from state…
Grilling is a hot and fast way to cook kokanee salmon. I like lemon pepper for this application. I like the smoky char with the lemon pepper. It’s a great combo, especially on salmon. BUT with the method I’m going over, you can substitute any seasoning blend (that goes well with fish) and it’ll turn…
Kokanee salmon might be smaller than their ocean-going cousins, but they pack a serious nutritional punch. These landlocked sockeye salmon are a favorite for lake to table enthusiasts, with their vibrant orange-red fillets and delicious taste. In this article, we’ll dive into detailed nutrition facts for kokanee salmon – from calories and protein to omega-3s,…
If you’ve ever dreamed of catching kokanee salmon in a remote, high-alpine setting with almost no one around, Blind Lake should be on your radar. Tucked deep in the Boulder Mountains of southern Utah, Blind Lake is one of the newest kokanee fisheries in the state — and one that few anglers even know exists….
As I was preparing for and planning out my 2025 kokanee fishing trips, I reached out to a few different state biologists to learn about the state of kokanee in Utah. The most interesting news from those conversations was around kokanee experiments, some of which have been successful, but some have failed and are being…
Kokanee salmon is one of the most delicious fresh water fish you can catch. If you think you don’t like fish, or if you have a picky eater, you probably need to just improve your cooking game. This recipe has converted a lot of people that thought they only liked store bought salmon. Pan seared…
Brining kokanee salmon is a key way to enhance flavor, preserve moisture, and get the best results from cooking. A Kokanee brine is key in smoking, grilling, or baking kokanee salmon. Why Brine Kokanee Salmon Brining kokanee adds flavor and also helps the salmon retain moisture. Retaining moisture is especially important when either baking, or…
