Kokanee fishing at Lucky Peak

[Pontoonfishing]

Hey all, new to the forum. I was referred here by a friend. Bought a pontoon boat and have been out fishing quite a bit, but was curious how the Kokanee fishing was lately at Lucky Peak or Aarowrock? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I have family in town and was going to take them out fishing tomorrow so any good tips on what is biting where would be great. Went to Cascade last week and tried everything with no luck!

 

[sawtooth]

Welcome to the forum Pontoonfishing. The Kokanee in Lucky Peak and Arrowrock are just starting to change over to their spawning colors and getting ready to put all their effort into procreation. This means that your chances of having a successful day of Koke fishing will be greatly reduced. The quality of their meat will also start to deteriorate as the spawning continues through the fall. This is not to say that you won't catch any fish in the two lakes, as the lakes also are home to trout, crappie, perch, and small mouth bass. You many also catch some of next years Kokanee, but they will be small (8-10 in.) at this time of the year. Jet skiers and tubers are also plentiful but must be released after landing.

 

[MackayGuy]

Jet skiers and tubers are also plentiful but must be released after landing.

I treat em the same as squaw fish.

 

[Pontoonfishing]

thanks for the information!

Welcome to the forum Pontoonfishing. The Kokanee in Lucky Peak and Arrowrock are just starting to change over to their spawning colors and getting ready to put all their effort into procreation. This means that your chances of having a successful day of Koke fishing will be greatly reduced. The quality of their meat will also start to deteriorate as the spawning continues through the fall. This is not to say that you won't catch any fish in the two lakes, as the lakes also are home to trout, crappie, perch, and small mouth bass. You many also catch some of next years Kokanee, but they will be small (8-10 in.) at this time of the year. Jet skiers and tubers are also plentiful but must be released after landing.

Appreciate the information. I try to go early in the morning during the week to avoid the jet skiers and tubers as well. I guess I will put away the Kokanee gear until next year, and focus on trout and bass. Might head to CJ Strike instead this weekend. Thanks again.

 

[sawtooth]

I treat em the same as squaw fish.

Does that mean you "bonk" them on the head hitmyfish and throw them back into the water? or do you prefer to draw and quarter them and then feed them to the eagles?

 

[MackayGuy]

Does that mean you "bonk" them on the head hitmyfish and throw them back into the water? or do you prefer to draw and quarter them and then feed them to the eagles?

I like to think of it as assisting the food chain and gene pool improvement. The method is individual choice.