03-23-2019, 07:14 PM
It is all about water temp for kokanee they will die if the water temp is warmer than 54 deg.
Kokanee inhabit mainly in the mid depths of the open water. They prefer water with temperatures below 54F degrees within the water column. Water temp is very important to a Kokanee’s life cycle and survival. Temperatures over 55 degrees can be harmful to these fish and can even be lethal. The Kokanee’s biology works best between 50F-54F. This temp provides the most efficient growth for feeding and less amount of energy is consumed for their daily survival. This is why when angling for Kokanee finding the right water temp within the water coloumn will help you locate more fish.
During spring Kokanee cruise the shallow waters next to the shorelines as it provides preferred water temperatures and forage small enough to feed upon.
In the warmer months Kokanee will be suspended within the thermocline of the lake. The thermocline is a narrow band in the lake in which the warmer surface water and deeper colder water meets. This area is also usually enriched with dissolved oxygen, which is also vital for any type of fish.
Finding the thermocline can be somewhat difficult if your boat is not equipped with the correct electronics
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Kokanee inhabit mainly in the mid depths of the open water. They prefer water with temperatures below 54F degrees within the water column. Water temp is very important to a Kokanee’s life cycle and survival. Temperatures over 55 degrees can be harmful to these fish and can even be lethal. The Kokanee’s biology works best between 50F-54F. This temp provides the most efficient growth for feeding and less amount of energy is consumed for their daily survival. This is why when angling for Kokanee finding the right water temp within the water coloumn will help you locate more fish.
During spring Kokanee cruise the shallow waters next to the shorelines as it provides preferred water temperatures and forage small enough to feed upon.
In the warmer months Kokanee will be suspended within the thermocline of the lake. The thermocline is a narrow band in the lake in which the warmer surface water and deeper colder water meets. This area is also usually enriched with dissolved oxygen, which is also vital for any type of fish.
Finding the thermocline can be somewhat difficult if your boat is not equipped with the correct electronics
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