10-13-2014, 01:55 PM
Thanks for the report liketrolling!
Wiperhunter2, there are two distinct runs of kokanee in Flaming Gorge the early and late run. The early run kokes are more prone to spawning in tributaries and usually start in early September, peaking around Sept 21st. The late run kokes are actually more prone to spawning in-reservoir, although some now spawn in tributaries, like Sheep Creek. That run usually starts the second week of October and peaks the last week, at least in Sheep Creek. They follow a similar schedule on the reservoir although it would also be dependent on surface water temps.
Of course there are always the outliers, that will spawn earlier and later than "when they are supposed to". I remember seeing spent fish in early August one year. I also remember some anglers catching red kokes through the ice in December last year.
Hope that helps, Ryno
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Wiperhunter2, there are two distinct runs of kokanee in Flaming Gorge the early and late run. The early run kokes are more prone to spawning in tributaries and usually start in early September, peaking around Sept 21st. The late run kokes are actually more prone to spawning in-reservoir, although some now spawn in tributaries, like Sheep Creek. That run usually starts the second week of October and peaks the last week, at least in Sheep Creek. They follow a similar schedule on the reservoir although it would also be dependent on surface water temps.
Of course there are always the outliers, that will spawn earlier and later than "when they are supposed to". I remember seeing spent fish in early August one year. I also remember some anglers catching red kokes through the ice in December last year.
Hope that helps, Ryno
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