Species / Kokanee Salmon / California
Trout & Salmon
Kokanee Salmon Fishing in California
Landlocked sockeye salmon of Western reservoirs, prized table fare usually caught by trolling small dodgers and hoochies.
Best Months: May to Aug
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Kokanee Salmon
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Rod & Reel
Kokanee Salmon Setup
Kokanee Salmon
Spin / Cast Light trolling rod with a soft tip, line-counter reel, 8 to 10 lb line with a small dodger.
California
Where to Catch Kokanee Salmon
Lakes & Reservoirs · California
Lake Tahoe
Alpine lake on the CA/NV line. Mackinaw and trout by boat, wading the shore in spring.
Lake trout · Rainbow trout · Kokanee salmon
Lakes & Reservoirs · California
Shasta Lake
California's largest reservoir with spotted bass in the arms and trout and kokanee in the deep, cool water.
Spotted Bass · Rainbow Trout · Kokanee Salmon
California
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Recommended
Gear for Kokanee Salmon
Rigs
Mack's Lure Wedding Ring Spinner
Small spinners tipped with corn or maggots for kokanee and perch.
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