05-23-2019, 06:07 PM
Ironrod,
First, congrats on some nice kokanee! No, they are not anemic. The Fish and Game had a shortage of "early spawning" kokanee , and had to replace them with "late spawning" fish, normally only planted in northern Idaho. In addition to their spawning times, the fish can be identified by the color of their flesh. There is no difference in taste, although a lot of people associate better taste with redder meat. One advantage is that they will provide fishing for a longer period in the fall!! Mike
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First, congrats on some nice kokanee! No, they are not anemic. The Fish and Game had a shortage of "early spawning" kokanee , and had to replace them with "late spawning" fish, normally only planted in northern Idaho. In addition to their spawning times, the fish can be identified by the color of their flesh. There is no difference in taste, although a lot of people associate better taste with redder meat. One advantage is that they will provide fishing for a longer period in the fall!! Mike
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