Kokanee numbers for British Columbia’s main valley Okanagan lakes are increasing, according to a recent survey by British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. In 2015, over 20,000 kokanee returned to spawn to Middle Vernon Creek, the … Continued
While fishing in Nantahala Lake, anglers recently set two North Carolina state records for kokanee salmon in a single week. On June 6, Fred Mix, of Rainbow Springs, broke the existing record of 3 pounds, 9 ounces, held since 2009 … Continued
From a recent high of nearly 4 million in 2006 to just slightly more than 350 thousand this year, the number of kokanee salmon eggs collected by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Lake Granby has declined, leading officials to begin … Continued
In 2011, kokanee salmon were stocked in Hayden Lake by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In two years, the salmon have grown to 16-18 inches, creating a popular fishery. In 2013, anglers started seeing breeding phase kokanee in … Continued