Kokanee are a tasty and strong fighting fish, making them a popular target for sportsmen. There are a few important things fly fishermen need to know when selecting the best flies for kokanee salmon. 1. kokanee strike out of aggression at bright colors. 2. Pinks, greens, reds, oranges, and flashy materials are best, regardless of…
One species that is usually chased by trolling fishermen is also accessible to fly fishermen. Fly fishing for kokanee salmon is not only possible, but during the right conditions, its a fast, fun, fishing experience. This article will tell you everything you need to know about fly fishing for kokanee salmon, from the gear you’ll…
George Sharman caught this monster kokanee on the Wyoming side of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, but because the reservoir is in both Utah and Wyoming, the state of Utah reached out and offered him the state record for kokanee salmon in Utah as well, so he officially had the record in both Wyoming and Utah. I…
The most common way to catch kokanee salmon is in a boat, trolling. Second is probably jigging for kokanee, either from a boat or through the ice. From there, there is really only snagging, or you can try fly fishing for kokanee in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, or streams. Fly fishing for kokanee in lakes or…
Perhaps you’re tired of catching few to no fish, or perhaps you’re planning a fishing trip and want to get the best bang for your buck on when you’re planning to hit the water. There is some aspect to this that is personal preference, depending on where you live and how you like to fish…
This article looks at the pros and cons of monofilament and braided fishing line, as well as the characteristics of kokanee salmon to help you determine what the best line for kokanee trolling will be for you and your situation- and there isn’t a “one size fits all” solution. About Kokanee Salmon Kokanee salmon are…
Kokanee salmon are a very sensitive sense of smell. Why does that matter? In kokanee fishing, you’re not actually trying to imitate the food source of the kokanee salmon. Kokanee salmon eat krill, plankton, and other really really small things. You can’t really put any of those things on a hook. Instead, you’re trying to…
To learn anything and everything about kokanee fishing at Nantahala Lake, NC, we spoke to a few state officials and some avid North Carolina kokanee anglers about their experience at the lake, including the current and former NC kokanee salmon state record holders. We have done just about everything short of fishing the lake ourselves,…
There are a few places where you can troll for kokanee salmon at Strawberry Reservoir, but one of the more popular trolling routes is the triangle. This trolling triangle on Strawberry will lead you to travel up to 7-8 miles. At kokanee trolling speeds, this should take you most of the day. If you want…
Deer Creek is located up Provo Canyon, in between Provo and Heber. Other than Utah Lake, its probably the closest good lake fishing for Utah County, and its better for trout fishing than Utah Lake. That said, it can be expensive to go to these places and to pay all their fees. I get it,…
