24 of Oct @ American

[Kokanee-Toni]

I started fishing close to 8am and finished after 9:30am. I didn’t get them fast and easy. I had a hard time finding them and used 4 different color lure and dodger schemes. I got 2 where we fished the last time and one by the SW side of Silcox Island then I thought I will try for those trout that are on top. I trolled a spinner on the rod with a 1/8oz egg weight. The downrigger was at 17 feet. I was west of the island so I turned north and thought that I will go a ways then I will turn around and leave. Downrigger was out first then I got the spinner out (this was the third that I tried) and put in the rod holder when a fish exploded out of the water behind the boat on that rod with the spinner. Got that fish netted (not a trout, KOKANEE) when I saw that the other rod was dancing! Got that one netted also. That was my limit therefore it was time to leave. It was about 40 degrees out and my fingers were cold the whole time I was out there even though it was sunny. There was a slight breeze which probably intensified the chill.

One of the fish was fresh from the salt...goluckygolucky she had lice

 

[TrollNFisher]

Kokanee-Toni, As usual great report good looking fish. I think this weekend might be the last time I get after them, I just can’t give it up for the season as long as they are slamming the gear and we are putting good fish in the boat.

 

[Winterun]

Nice Job Toni!

You should have that photo of that parisite looked at by a fisheries bioligist.

It's in an odd place???

 

[kokanee_slayer]

Way to go Toni! As usual, you knocked them dead! Think I'm going to try and hit Clear Friday or Saturday. It will probably be my last shot before the lake closes for the season.

 

[eyefish]

Hi Toni, I am new to kokanee fishing and was wondering if they are still hitting on American lake. We are thinking of going next week Tue. Nice reports you have been putting up on the board. Thanks.

Dick

 

[Kokanee-Toni]

Hitting next Tuesday?

Hi Toni, I am new to kokanee fishing and was wondering if they are still hitting on American lake. We are thinking of going next week Tue. Nice reports you have been putting up on the board. Thanks.

Dick

Thank you, eyefish. I can't tell you for sure if they will be hitting or not. I can only recommend you try then let me know. thumbsup

 

[Rogerdodger]

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.

 

[eyefish]

Hitting "Tuesday

We will be trying it next Tue. or Wed, or both if we have any luck. We want to find something fun to fish for until the Black Mouth start up next month. I will report back to you on how we do. It is always nice to learning something new about fishing and a new species. Thanks again. Maybe we will see you out there sometime.

 

[Kokanee-Toni]

I don't know

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.

I don't know if they do or not. This is only the 2nd year I have fished for them and last year I did not get to fish much in Oct. and Nov.
Also, I fished mostly Clear Lake in Pierce County last year.