Lake Merwin, nestled in the lush forested foothills of southwest Washington, is a kokanee angler’s dream. Known for its abundant and aggressive landlocked sockeye salmon, this reservoir offers some of the most consistent kokanee action in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a seasoned troller or just getting started with downriggers and dodgers, or a kayak…
Deer Creek Reservoir offers breathtaking mountain views and a variety of fishing opportunities for Utah anglers. Deer Creek is classified as a Blue Ribbon Fishery by the state of Utah, meaning its met the qualifications for being a high quality fishing experience for diverse groups of anglers, and that it gets extra attention from state…
If you’ve ever dreamed of catching kokanee salmon in a remote, high-alpine setting with almost no one around, Blind Lake should be on your radar. Tucked deep in the Boulder Mountains of southern Utah, Blind Lake is one of the newest kokanee fisheries in the state — and one that few anglers even know exists….
In 2025, my goal is to fish every body of water in the state of Utah that either has kokanee salmon, or has had them in the past. Kokanee salmon aren’t native to the state, and state officials have experimented with putting them in several locations. Scofield Reservoir is one of their failed experiments. Scofield…
If you’re an angler looking for an exciting adventure this fall and winter, New Mexico has something special in store for you—kokanee snagging! This thrilling fishing season runs from October 1st to December 31st and offers the chance to catch kokanee salmon in some of the state’s most picturesque waters. In this blog post, we’ll…
Alder Lake, located in western Washington near Mount Rainier, is a favorite destination for kokanee fishing. This 3,000-acre reservoir, fed by glacial runoff from the Nisqually River, offers consistent kokanee fishing thanks to regular stocking and ideal habitat. Whether you’re a seasoned kokanee chaser or new to the scene, Alder Lake offers opportunity, scenery, and…
I pulled up to Strawberry Reservoir and it was -20 degrees. It was one of those mornings where you step outside, fill your nose with a breath, and then feel each individual nose hair freeze instantly. I was there for kokanee. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I was there on a…
Fishing for kokanee salmon can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, and the western United States is home to many great fishing destinations where anglers can target these fish. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice fisherman, there are many lakes and reservoirs where you can cast your line and try to hook a…
Nestled on the border of Nevada and California, sits Lake Tahoe, a beautiful lake with stunning views, and fantastic kokanee salmon fishing. Kokanee are a landlocked salmon that live in the lakes of northern California. They are known for their bright colors, long runs and large mouths. They are a hard fighting fish with a…
Priest Lake, in Bonner County, Idaho, is a kokanee fishery in the upper panhandle of Idaho. The lake is at 2,439 feet in elevation, and at 319 feet deep, making it one of the deepest kokanee fisheries in the state. Priest Lake has historically ben extremely popular for kokanee salmon fishing, but is becoming more…
