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I have been busy trying to catch chums and steelhead, can't get my head into Kokanee until the weather warms up a litle.

So are you saying kokanees bite just as well in winter as other times but those that show colors indicating they are ready to spawn should be released to spawn? This is welcome news; from my experience fishing for walleyes i have noted a lack of willingness to bite in real cold weather/water...

Nearly all my kokanee fishing has been at American Lake near Tacoma, WA. Due mostly to cabin fever and cold weather I went to Sportco in Fife today and picked the brain of Tom Pollack, a well known fisherman around here. Tom fishes in Lake Washington a lot and tells me he stops fishing, or at...

I am a rookie at kokanee but am looking forward to getting out there, I have fished mostly on American Lake. I have the impression from various posts that not many people fish for kokanee in December and other winter months. Is this only because of the cold weather or are the fish less tasty...

Name: Rogerdodger Occupation: retired veterinarian Hometown: Sumner, WA Lakes of most experience: American Total years fishing: 55 Years fishing for Kokanee :1 Methods: Trolling

Thanks for the report. I will give it a try friday. Are you trolling deeper with the colder weather? I did great in the summer trolling with a downrigger at about 30feet down, north of the the big island. Lately i have been reading about people doing well south of the island.

Thanks for a very detailed report. I am relatively new to Kokanee and new to American Lake. Do the kokanee bite in that lake year round? Is there a post-spawn period where kokanee don't bite or flesh deteriorates? Thanks for any info from anybody.

Nice fish!! i am pretty new to Kokanee fishing and have only fished American Lake a few times, always NORTH of the big island and with some success trolling the standard setup. Is it unusual to catch lots of kokes south of that island?

OK thanks for the information. I live in the Tacoma area so its a big drive for me, especially with $4/gallon gas. I will put it on my todo list. Just the scenery in that area is a special treat.

Great report. BIG fish. How far ahead do you have to apply to get a cabin or RV parking spot or whatever is available? I have been to Wallowa Lake only a couple of times but what a beautiful spot. Is the fishing good later in the summer?