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Are Kokanee counted in your trout Limit? I know they have been, but are they now?
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No in most of the state you can have 6 Kokanee 6 Trout and 25 Brook Trout . Thats why I like to fish Mackey Res. It has all 3 . Curt G.
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i'm 99% sure you are allowed 25 kokes a day or 50 in possesion. trout is 6/day.
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For the Upper Snake area which includes Mackay, the limit is 6 Kokes.

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[left]• Bass limit is 6, both species combined
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[left]• Brook trout limit is 25
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[left]Kokanee
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[left]• Kokanee limit is 6
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For the Salmon area, the Koke limit is 25. All areas have different rules.
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I want to know where you are catching your kokes! [] That many would be nice, but it's only 6
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[quote curt69]No in most of the state you can have 6 Kokanee 6 Trout and 25 Brook Trout . Thats why I like to fish Mackey Res. It has all 3 . Curt G.[/quote]

It really just depends on where you are. Most of the state is as you've stated, but I believe there are places where Kokes count as part of your trout limit and I am certain that in some places you can keep 25/day 50/IP. One should always consult the regulations......

Good luck guys.
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25/day kokes has been the case on anderson ranch reservoir for years.
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Just be sure that you check the regulations for your area and specific waters. It does vary so just go to the website and make sure.

http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish...sRules.pdf
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i stand corrected. i know the only places i catch them at deadwood is 25/ day. guess you better check where you go.
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Okay, so I finally got around to checking the regs on this. Aside from exceptions, some regions are 6/day, some are 15/day, and some are 25/day. It appears that Kokes are not counted in the trout limit anywhere, as a general rule. There may be some individual lake exceptions to that rule, and I know there are some exceptions in the 6 Koke regions that allow 25/day and 50/IP. Carry some regs with you if possible so you can check if you are in doubt.

Could F&G have made it any more complicated?
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Thanks for everyones response. Sounds like I better get a attorney.[:/] I will be fishing Devils creek. I think that my limit there will be six Kokanee and six trout. Now that I have a smoker, I want to start fishing for Kokes more.
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Yes, an attorney would be good! [laugh][laugh] Six Kokes and six trout in the southeast region.

I know that they stock the kokes in Devils, but I don't know whether too many are caught. I haven't heard much on them there.
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I fish Devils creek alot . I don't think you have to worry about catching over your limit . In all the times we have fished it we have caught 1 . If you want Kokes . Hit Mackay , Ririe, Palaes . and Island Park Res. Curt G.
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Thanks.[cool]
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