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 more 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, and in…
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,…
On April 19, 2022, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission changed the kokanee bag limit back to what it had been for years, allowing anglers at Georgetown Lake to once again keep an unlimited amount of kokanee. The regulation limiting the amount of kokanee salmon a person could keep was passed during the October 2021…
Rainbow trout can be found all around the world. They’re delicious, and they’re everywhere. Probably the most common way to cook trout is in a frying pan. Pan fried rainbow trout is simple, but with a little refinement, you can take your recipe to the next level. Removing Pin Bones in Rainbow Trout When you…
