Kokanee salmon fishing has been growing in popularity in North Carolina. These are land-locked sockeye salmon that are stocked by states throughout the country in local lakes. They have a very specific lifespan and once they reach mating maturity they return to their birth waters, spawn and die. The good news is that when they…
Current NC State Record for Kokanee Salmon The current state record in North Carolina for kokanee salmon is held by Jeffery Todd Smith. Jeff landed this record book fish on June 11th, 2014 on Nantahala Lake, and it weighed in at 4 lbs, 1 oz. I was able to talk with Jeff about his record,…
Hoochie Lures for Kokanee Hoochies are a type of soft bait that is used for fishing. Most commonly they’re a hollow silicone squid type lure, but there are also silicone shrimp hoochies on the market as well. Trout, bass, and other fish all can respond well to the presentation, but kokanee salmon especially love hoochies….
Strawberry Reservoir is probably the most popular ice fishing destination in the state of Utah. The fish are big, the reservoir is big, and its not to far of a drive from most of the state. Ice also stays on the water until well into April most years, and occasionally into May. I’m writing this…
A look at the best Idaho Kokanee fishing forums and groups to help you find a good online Idaho Kokanee Fishing Forum community Fishing forums are a great place to get information about fishing, find people to go fishing with and learn more about the sport. There are many fishing forums out there. Some of…
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 ice fishing for kokanee salmon. Kokanee Fishing on Electric Lake Electric lake is a high altitude body of water near Monument Peak, UT, and…
Rockport Reservoir Rockport Reservoir is located in Summit County, Utah. The reservoir sits at 5,955 feet in elevation, making it one of the lower elevation kokanee lakes in the state of Utah. Because its lower elevation, Rockport reservoir is also extremely popular with kayakers, paddleboarders, boaters, and other water sports. The reservoir is fed by…
Just outside of Vancouver Washington sits Yale Lake. Yale Lake is a fantastic kokanee fishing location, really close to the city. In this article, we look at the gear people are reporting success with, the best locations to find fish, and the depths people are reporting success at. About Yale Lake Yale Lake is technically…
Upper Enterprise Reservoir is located in Washington County, Utah. The state of Utah began stocking kokanee salmon in enterprise reservoir in the spring of 2020. Fishermen shouldn’t expect to catch any salmon from the reservoir until about 2023, assuming they survive and take to the lake. Upper Enterprise Reservoir has been developing into quite the…
Canned kokanee salmon is a good way to preserve your catch. While it’s certainly not as good as fresh caught 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. Canned salmon is a practical alternative to fresh salmon,…
