Kokanee Fishing Guides

Stock Your freezer with kokanee fish

It is not uncommon to catch 100 of these tasty fish in a day.

Dworshak Reservoir is home to one of the largest populations of Kokanee in the state of Idaho. We offer Kokanee trips from February through July before the Kokanee make their trek into the upper reaches of the reservoir to spawn.

Generally, Dworshak Reservoir Kokanee average around 10″, but that can vary from year to year. The limit is 25 Kokanee per angler, and these fish are awesome table fare, from pan-fried, smoked, or canned – you won’t be disappointed in this catch.

What Is Kokanee?

A Kokanee is a land-locked Sockeye Salmon, which is known for its vibrant red flesh that is highly prized in many cultures in the Northwest United States. We target these fish with a few different techniques. Our main technique is with lake trolls (i.e. Luhr Jensen Cow Bell, Bolo, Ford Fender, etc.) rigged in front of a wedding ring spinner tipped with corn and/or maggots.

Why our kokanee fishing guides are superior

Beautiful Kokanee Fishing Guides at The Dworshak Reservoir.

Besides catching great eating fish, Dworshak Reservoir provides great scenery with lush evergreen trees growing on the mountainsides, countless creek tributaries with year-round flowing water, and 80 remote campsites for the overnight angler. Dworshak Reservoir is an extremely popular fishing and recreation lake with the residents. Book a Dworshak trip with us and see why.

Why Our Dworshak Reservoir Fishing Guides Are So Popular.

We can combo Smallmouth Bass and Kokanee fishing trips depending on the time of the year, or you can choose one or the other. Our Dworshak Reservoir Kokanee Fishing Guide Service is ready to get you on the water. Contact Us today to reserve your fishing adventure.

Kokanee Fishing Report

Our Amazing Fishing Guide Reviews

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   Albert J. Farmer 
 January 5, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After several trips with reel time fishing, they’re the only charter I use - they are great even on a slow day!!
  
 
       
   Fishon 
 January 4, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This guide service is top notch! Gabe our guide on the Clearwater River in Idaho put us on the fish. Thanks!
  
 
       
   Blair Hale 
 November 6, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great guides, great fishing.
  
 
       
   Paul Curtis 
 November 5, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks for showing us a great time on the river.  Travis got all four of us on great steelhead.  One was a real hog!  Would highly recommend this company.
  
 
       
   Grant Torrey 
 October 16, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great time fishing with knowledgeable guide. Hot lunch was nice but while parked on the beach seen two fish caught. Maybe a sandwich while fishing instead.
  
 
       
   Brent Varriale 
 October 15, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fished 2 days with Captain Pepe and his crew in Cabo. These guys were fantastic. Had us in Fish from the start. 13 Marlin and 5 big Mahi in two days. If you are going to fish in Cabo, do yourself a favor and book with Reel Time.
  
 
       
   Chris Jacks 
 October 14, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our guide Jack worked hard to ensure we had the best opportunities to catch Salmon and Steelhead.  His knowledge of all aspects of fishing made this a great opportunity for us and he gave us many opportunities to catch and land fish.  We landed 5 steelhead and had several other opportunities, but were unable to connect on all of them.  Overall, it was a great trip and a great day to be fishing with an expert in his field.

Frequently Asked Questions about our fishing trips

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING ON MY TRIP?

The legal max boatload is six anglers, but with six full time guides available we are able to accommodate large groups of more than six people.

IS LUNCH/DRINKS PROVIDED ON MY TRIPS?

We do provide a BBQ lunch and drinks on all Clearwater, Snake, and Dworshak trips. Lunch and drinks ARE NOT provided on any of our Columbia River or Grande Ronde river trips.

HOW MANY HOURS ARE WE ON THE WATER?

Look forward to at least 8 hours of fishing unless you book a half day trip, then look forward to 4 hours of fishing

DO YOU PROVIDE ALL THE GEAR WE NEED TO FISH?

Yes, each guide is fully equipped with top-notch rods, reels and bait to ensure success on your trip.

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY OR PLACE A DEPOSIT DOWN TO HOLD MY SPOT?

We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, final payment must be made in full 10 days prior to your trip. We do not offer refunds for cancellations or head-count changes made inside 10 days of your trip.

DO YOU CLEAN AND FILLET OUR CATCH?

Yes, all of our guides will clean and fillet your catch unless otherwise specified.