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I think that we need a Kokanee (the fish) discussion page.

rseas wrote:I think that we need a Kokanee (the fish) discussion page.

I'm reluctant to make a forum that ends up not being used much. If I added "kokanee" to the trout forum header do you think that would spur conversations about these fish?

Just adding my 2 cents. ...... This is a fish that I would like to learn more about. How to target them,, what lakes hold them, time of year, etc. etc. If anybody else feels the same, please chime in here.

id fish for them once or twice but i have to be honest i reckon theyre too small for my big belly.

What ya wanta know?

Two person Lake Chelan limit.

Alder Lake is a good spot. I was catching them left and right before I knew what they were.

Banana sinker and a wedding ring generally catches me 2-3 kokanee per hour (stealth mode kayak trolling)

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Alder Lake campground is a pretty nice campground too. Had a really great time out there this past weekend, but didn't get to fish the lake as I spent too much time on Knob Creek.

I added kokanee to the trout forum, seemed like a reasonable solution and will hopefully get some interest generated. I'm moving this thread there.

Thank you,

At least here on the Westside when I am looking for fish to bring home I usually target kokanee. The Westside trout, especially the tripioids are typically white meat and less than appetizing. The kokanee on the other hand make for an excellent meal. In addition to their culinary value, pound for pound kokanee are feisty and fun to catch.

I kind of agree with mike, but i also kind of agree with quadfather. Both good points.

rseas just posted a great kokanee article on his Blog.