I was thinking of trying to get some kokanee tomorrow at Green Peter, but I'm bank-bound and I've never heard of anyone targeting them from the bank. But I have seen some catch a few while trout fishing. Is it doable, or am I a complete idiot for even trying? :shrug:

Any help is appreciated, and yes, you can even call me a total idot for trying! :jester:

If you are thinking of casting, then the answer is likely 'no'. That said, you might be able to hook some by jigging off the bridge. You want to jig in the deepest spot in the channel, not the shallows off to either side. The deepest spot is about 1/3rd of the way across the bridge as you come in from the direction of the dam on Quartzville road. I don't know if it's possible to jig off the dam itself. If you don't want to buy an expensive boat and motor, just use a small cheap one that you can car-top (even a raft will work) and put in on the other side of the dam. You can jig or troll with an electric motor and just stay in the area of the logs and both banks. Since trolling is so slow (1.x mph), you don't need much of a set-up to do it. Just watch the wind and don't let it blow you all the way to Thistle ..the wind comes up every afternoon and can blow pretty good.

Brian

 

Actually, yes you can catch Kokanee from the bank, just not as well as from a boat.

I have not tried by the dam, but a friend has, casting a Kast Master out in front of the dam. Cross the dam to the other side, and climb down the bank. You will also get trout in that area.

As already mentioned, the other spot is off the "bridge". Drive on up past the dam, and pull over at the first bridge you come to. It will be obvious as to which bridge. I have done quite well there using a jig. The funny thing is, you don't always need to jig the jig. Tipping it with an egg, and letting it down a few cranks into the water, and then resting your pole on the side of brige can produce fish. I've seen the bit so lite, that the pole only sort of swung left and right, but never "bounced". Try Procure Salmon eggs for some extra Pizaz!

Let us know how you do! :smash: :smash:

 

I would think with a jig you could sling it out across the water and just burn it back to the shore and repeat and find the speed they will start biting at and boom done. That is..... if they are schooling close to the bank. find a spot along the shore that has water running into the lake and also look for a steeper bank (deeper water close to shore) Fish need oxygenated water.

 

what about this......get one of them heavier sliding floats(1-2oz) and set the bobber stop at 30- 35 ft..... then go to the dam and cast as far as you can and let it drop..... then start slowly retieving.... would this work???? i have to try this one of these days...

when you guys say "JIGS" what exactly do you mean? do they sell kokanee jigs, or do you use the little ones (for crappie).... i know kokes like smaller lures, right... :shrug: :help: do you top it with anything (corn, scent...)

thanks in advance and sorry about the many qestions i just blured out :angel:

S_B :cheers:

 

Crippled herring is a good jigging lure. Get a couple sizes in blue, green and white.