July Species Watch: The Kokanee June 22, 2021 By: CDFW Fisheries Branch Contributors The kokanee salmon, also known as the kokanee trout, is the non-anadromous form of the sockeye salmon (meaning they don’t migrate to the sea, instead they live their entire lives in freshwater). Kokanee, which make excellent table-fare, are a cold-water reliant species found in some lakes and reservoirs in California. Anglers targeting Kokanee during the summer months are often successful slowly trolling lures (resembling small plastic squid), tipped with white shoepeg corn, behind dodgers through the deeper cold-water. Anglers looking to catch their limits can visit a fast-action fishery like New Bullards Bar Reservoir, while those looking for the challenge of catching trophy-sized Kokanee may want to try their luck at Lake Berryessa. More information about Kokanee, where to find them, management of the fisheries and how to fish for them can be found on the CDFW Fishing for Kokanee web page. Categories: Angler, Species Watch Tagged: kokaneesummerspecies watch Related Articles Fall Species Watch: Chinook Salmon Tips for catching chinook salmon this fall! Winter Species Watch: Trout Read up on how best to catch trout this winter! Angler Update: Summer Fishing in Lake Tahoe Summer Fishing in Tahoe blog containing tips on targeting these popular species. Comments are closed.
Most Recent Angler Update: Winter Catch and Release Angling Tips January 27, 2022 Winter Species Watch: Trout November 19, 2021 Fall Species Watch: Chinook Salmon September 20, 2021 July Species Watch: The Kokanee June 22, 2021 Angler Update: Summer is No Bummer for Bass June 22, 2021 Read More California R3 Coordinator Jen Benedet Statewide Coordinator, Hunter & Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation California Department of Fish & Wildlife (916) 202-4465 | Jennifer.Benedet@Wildlife.ca.gov