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Kokanee
Kokanee salmon are fast becoming a favorite fish of anglers as well as the Colorado DOW because of their ability to survive despite fluctuating water levels. Kokanee feed primarily on zooplankton and...

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Kokanee
Kokanee salmon are fast becoming a favorite fish of anglers as well as the Colorado DOW because of their ability to survive despite fluctuating water levels. Kokanee feed primarily on zooplankton and can be found in low-light conditions cruising the surface of lakes. Trolling is effective as the day wears on and summer boat traffic sends them deeper.

Qualifying length for a Colorado Master Angler Award for Kokanee is 20 inches.
Colorado Released Fish Record for Kokanee is 28"

From the Colorado DOW:
Kokanee (land-locked Pacific sockeye salmon) are suited to the large, fluctuating mountain reservoirs of Colorado. These silver fish with black spots on the upper half of their bodies can be found swimming in compact schools feeding on zooplankton, a food source unaffected by the drawing down of reservoirs. They turn reddish in color and males develop a “hook jaw” during the fall spawning season. Trolling with cowbells at medium depths provides angling success. Special snagging seasons are offered on some areas during spawning runs, and provide much of the catch for these delicious salmon. Kokanee die after spawning.
Most Recent Kokanee Forum Posts
Kokanee Articles and Blogs
Blog: Winter Giveaway O-fish-ily Underway 11.17.09 by Matt Snider
Blog: Got a Boat? Come fish with kids... 05.13.09 by Matt Snider
Blog: Kids Fishing Month 05.07.09 by Matt Snider
Blog: Big Things in Small Places 04.22.09 by Terry Munfrada
Blog: Spring Blitz 04.13.09 by Terry Munfrada
Blog: HELP, DO YOU KNOW ME ?? 03.04.09 by Terry Munfrada
Blog: Lake Sponsor Call Out 02.12.09 by Matt Snider
Blog: FxR+ Discount Packets 02.11.09 by Matt Snider
Blog: Transition Time 02.11.09 by Terry Munfrada
Blog: SUPER BOWL WEEKEND 02.02.09 by Terry Munfrada
Kokanee Photos by Fish Explorer Members
by Seeds - by urbanminer - the crowds thicken, waiting the spawn by steelyriverat - 07/11/08  21" buck salmon caught at 16` in  19 foot total depth, 20 feet behind the ball, dodger and Apex type lure, no lake troll, love my downriggers.. by MesaMan - Kokanee from Blue Mesa by MesaMan - Kokanee from Blue Mesa. Picture taken near the windsurfing area, water was down that year. by MesaMan - Kokanee through the ice at Taylor. by MesaMan - Kokanee through the ice at Taylor. by Ankrum - 17" Koke by Wrigley - Spawning kokanee salmon through the ice 12/01/08 by bluemesaboater - Brother`s 7th of the day

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