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British Colombia provides a lot of good opportunities for fishing. Monte Lake provides excellent opportunities for kokanee salmon fishing. Check it out. About Monte Lake Monte Lake is a lake located in British Columbia’s Central Interior region about 150 km east of Kamloops, just off the British Colombia Highway 97. The lake is approximately 435…
Fishing for kokanee takes a certain level of precision, both to find the fish, and to stay on the fish. No matter what type of device you have, this article should help you determine what kokanee salmon look like on a fish finder. Kokanee tend to be in a band that can range from 5…
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…
