Species / Kokanee Salmon / Utah
Trout & Salmon
Kokanee Salmon Fishing in Utah
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.
Utah
Where to Catch Kokanee Salmon
Lakes & Reservoirs · Utah
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
A deep reservoir on the Wyoming line with trophy lake trout.
Lake Trout · Kokanee Salmon · Smallmouth Bass
Lakes & Reservoirs · Utah
Strawberry Reservoir
Utah's most popular trout fishery, known for big Bear Lake cutthroat.
Cutthroat Trout · Rainbow Trout · Kokanee Salmon
Utah
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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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