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…
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…
Heron Lake does not have a native kokanee population, but state officials keep the lake stocked due to the popularity of the fish. Kokanee salmon fishing at Heron Lake is a lot of fun, and is one of the furthest south locations where you can find kokanee in the United States. My Experience Kokanee Fishing…
Lake Coeur d’Alene is a popular spot for kokanee fishing. The lake is located in northwest Idaho, in Kootenai County, about 25-30 miles east of Spokane, WA. The lake has a good self sustaining kokanee population and the state hasn’t had to stock any kokanee in the lake. The kokanee are high in density and…
Lake Pend Oreille holds millions of kokanee, and is a prime fishing destination for the salmon, and for other species of fish. Kokanee have been a staple of the lake since the early 1900’s and have created an incredible ecosystem for producing world class fish. Fishing Pend Oreille should be on every angler’s bucket list….
Starvation reservoir has kokanee? Some people don’t believe it, but the state has been stocking kokanee in Starvation Reservoir since 2016. Most people think of Starvation for their rainbow trout and walleye fishing, but the kokanee there grow nice and fat. State biologists reported, and this is a direct quote, “The ones that we do…
