Jordanelle is probably the closest opportunity for kokanee salmon fishing for residents of Utah and Salt Lake Counties. Kokanee Fishing on Jordanelle Reservoir Jordanelle reservoir is at 6184 feet above sea level, and it gets cold at night and in the mornings. The reservoir is located in the Utah mountains between Park City and Heber…
So, you want to try fishing for kokanee salmon. The first thing you’ll need is the right rod, but not just any rod will do; you’ll need a fishing rod that can handle big kokanee, and also account for how much more delicate a Kokanee’s jaw is, and a host of other features. Lets get…
A quick, up-close look at line counters and how they can add to your kokanee trolling game, and a guide for choosing the best line counter reel for you. Why Do You Need to Know How Much Line is Out When Trolling for Kokanee? Depth is the number one factor in consistently catching kokanee, downriggers…
Kokanee Fishing in Utah Utah has 14 lakes or reservoirs where you can find kokanee throughout the state. They’re no where near as plentiful as rainbow trout, but you’ve got some great options to hook into what I think is the best tasting fish in the state of Utah. In no particular order, here are…
Smoked salmon is one of my all time favorite foods. Before I had a smoker, grilled salmon used to be my favorite. I’m here to tell you that smoked salmon is as far ahead of grilled salmon, as grilled salmon is above baked salmon. It’s incredible. I catch a lot of salmon and I eat…
Ice fishing, as described by Ron Fox in HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY, is _____ Exhilarating, but you’ve got to first get through the ice to start enjoying yourself. The best way by far to do this is to have a friend with a power auger of any kind. The fancier the auger…
Some rainbow trout can look a lot like kokanee salmon. There are some key differences between the fish, and biologically, they’re pretty different. In this article we lay out the differences, similarities, and provide tips for identifying if you’ve got a kokanee or a rainbow trout. Kokanee salmon have much softer jaws than trout. This…
Canned rainbow trout is a good way to preserve your catch. While it’s certainly not as good as fresh caught trout or salmon, when you can it yourself it does taste much better than canned salmon you get at the store, and it has less chemicals and preservatives. You also still can get all the…
If you’re looking for one of the most fun ways to catch a few kokanee, look no further than the humble jig. Kokanee salmon congregate in groups, or schools, and are keen to strike at shiny or colorful lures, jigs, or spoons, making them the perfect target for jigging. When jigging for kokanee, I use…
There are two main options for line when it comes to kokanee fishing: Monofilament or braided line. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a closer look at why you might consider braided line for kokanee salmon fishing. About Braided Line Braided fishing line is probably one of the oldest types of line. It us…
