Kokanee salmon strike at spinners because of their action, vibration, and flash. Spinners are proven lures for kokanee. The principle behind spinners is that the fish see the flash of the blade, which they associate with food, or in the case of kokanee salmon which eat plankton, the flash of the blade is associated with…
This article sums up a 6 month research project, digging into the limited records on the history and introduction of kokanee salmon to the state of Utah. In 1922, kokanee salmon were first brought to Utah. This year marks the 100 year introduction of the species to the state, but kokanee salmon had a rough…
A look at the best colors for kokanee salmon fishing, including the best color to use for fishing line, dodgers, lures, hoochies, or bait. Kokanee fishing has been growing in popularity, but these sometimes elusive and finicky fish take some technique and know how in order to be successful. Picking the right color fishing tackle…
Comparing and contrasting shoepeg corn vs sweet corn and the pros and cons of each for kokanee salmon fishing. When it comes to fishing for Kokanee salmon, corn is the most popular bait. The reason for this is that corn holds scent and keeps the fish coming back for more. Corn is a great bait…
This article is inspired by the video put out by Spilt Milt Productions, which is available below and does a great walkthrough of the best hooks for kokanee fishing, and why you ought to consider upgrading your hooks. We did our own testing to see if the evaluation from Spilt Milt stands up. Hooks Are…
There’s a great opportunity to fish a less well known lake for the elusive landlocked salmon. This article will tell you everything you need to know to do some Electric Lake kokanee fishing. Kokanee Fishing on Electric Lake Electric lake is a high altitude body of water near Monument Peak, UT, and is home to…
Lake Chelan is a a prime destination for kokanee fishing in the North West. In this article we look at the amenities of the lake as well as a collection of fishing reports from the lake to help you be prepared to limit out on these fun and tasty land locked salmon. Kokanee Fishing on…
When I’m out trolling for kokanee, I’ll often catch other species of trout, either rainbows or cutthroat trout mostly, but you know what I never seemed to catch? Bass. Granted, that’s probably because most bass don’t hang out in the depths or areas that kokanee salmon hang out at, but still, I was curious. So…
I was scrolling through the old social media and I saw one of the most unique kokanee setups I’ve ever seen: deer antler kokanee lures. I’m a hunter as well as a fisher, so I was intrigued. I obviously had to talk to the guy, so I reached out to Mr. Emmett Miller to learn…
Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest lakes in the world, and the deep water provides an excellent environment for jigging for kokanee salmon. Jigging for kokanee is a hot and cold fishing experience. When the bite is on, its really on, but when its off, you need to adjust your gear, location, or strategy….
