How to fish Wiskey-Town Lake for Kokanee Salmon

Whiskeytown Lake is a popular fishing destination in California, USA, known for its diverse fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. The best area to fish for kokanee Salmon at Whiskeytown Lake is between the Highway 299 bridge and Oak Bottom regional area . In the spring, many anglers have luck trolling at 20 to 40 feet. The Whiskey Creek arm is also a very productive location to fish for Kokanee and offers the most wind protection. Trolling for Kokanee on Whiskeytown Lake is the most popular technique. Troll using light gear with Downrigger or sliding sinker. Target Kokanee by using a pink wiggle hoochie, a dodger and some scented shoepeg corn.