Everything you need to know about fishing for kokanee on one of the world’s best kokanee fisheries, Flaming Gorge Reservoir. People come from across the globe for the HUGE kokanee salmon fishing opportunities at Flaming Gorge. Kokanee Fishing on Flaming Gorge Flaming Gorge reservoir is at 6,040 feet above sea level, and it gets cold…
Kokanee Salmon Fishing on Fish Lake Fish Lake is a high alpine lake located in Sevier County, Utah and sits at 8,850 feet above sea level. The lake doesn’t have as many or as large of kokanee as Strawberry or Flaming Gorge, but it is still rated a blue ribbon fishery, and still makes our…
Kokanee salmon are a type of cold-water fish found throughout the world and have been stocked in lakes and reservoirs around the United States.. These smaller salmon are sockeye salmon that traveled inland and through a series of events were landlocked in fresh water. These fish generally grow to be 1-4 lbs and are delicious….
Fishing for kokanee is a challenge, and there are really 2 types of kokanee fishermen- those who fish with downriggers and those that wish they did. This article will explain what a downrigger is, how they work, and how they can really improve your trolling for kokanee. How to use a Downrigger for Kokanee A…
The dipsy diver is an effective way to fish for kokanee salmon. This article will tell you how they work, when to use them, and how to rig them for kokanee salmon fishing. The Dipsy Diver for Kokanee Fishing A Dipsy Diver is tool in your tackle box that can get your kokanee rig down…
Use kokanee hoochie skirts to make your own kokanee lures, or replace the skirt on damaged lures or hoochies you may have. It’s smart to have spare skirts in your tackle box to keep you out fishing longer. Best kokanee Hoochie Skirt Size Kokanee tend to like smaller hoochies. The size for most commercially made…
Learning how to get and keep water out of your boat gas tank will extend the life of your engines and ensure your gas stays usable longer. Accidents happen. Maybe you’ve left the tank open, had to refill your tank during bad weather, or dropped your fuel cap in the water. Or maybe you just…
Using clip weights, also called snap weights, is a great way to fish for kokanee salmon while trolling if you don’t have a downrigger on your boat. Even if you do have a downrigger, its a great way to run one or two other poles and have more lines in the water with little risk…
The right trolling speed is vital for getting a kokanee salmon to bite. Kokanee trolling is slower than most types of trolling, but how fast should you troll to hook a kokanee? The right speed for kokanee salmon is between .8 to just under 2 mph. Generally I’m more in the range of 1.2 to…
Kokanee dodgers can make a huge difference in kokanee fishing. They will attract the fish and then trigger them to bite. If you have been around kokanee fishing for a while you know that these lures and other gear are not cheap, especially dodgers. Buying the kokanee dodger blanks and putting the hooks on yourself…
