What is Kokanee?

[Cane Pole]

Thought someone was just pushing one of my buttons..haha...THOUGHT that was something half of west Tn raised as a "cash crop". Fill me in here. I am a dummy.

[Jerry Blake]

Hey Tom:

I googled this up - http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure.../kokanee.phtml

[Kokanee King]

I can help you there. A kokanee (Oncorhynchus nerka) is a land locked Sockeye or "red salmon" believed to be naturally occuring in some lakes from glaciers receding and daming of rivers. BUt his yummy fish has been stocked in lakes through out the country. The fish averages about 10-12 inches but can reach up past 24 with the world record weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces. it is a tough fis to catch because it may be in the to 20 feet of water in the spring but during the heat of the summer may go down below 100 feet. But i do have to say that it is the best tasting fish that i have caught or eaten(next would be crappie). But according to my records there are no kokanee in TN. But that is not a fact. But thanks for supling the Question i was finaly able to answer a question with fact. sorrta.

[Kokanee King]

here is a pic of a BIG KOKANEE. plus kokanee is also a canadian beer.LOL

[PanMan_VA]

That is a nice looking fish. If our area had those, I'd give the crappie a break on occasion.

[Kokanee King]

getting started on them is hard, but once you sink your teeth in one you will become an addict. i think there are a few in the frezer.....yumm.....Kokanee.