04-21-26 Kokanee Power April Newsletter by Kokanee Power
Here is the Kokanee Power Newsletter for April 2026.

2026 Derby Season Preview by Kokanee Ghost Writer
Check out a 2026 Derby Preview written by our Kokanee Ghost Writer.

Dan Conners add to the board as a Director by Kokanee Power
We are proud to announce Dan Conners has been added to the Kokanee Power Board as a Director

Dan Conners added to the board as a Director by Kokanee Power
We are proud to announce Dan Conners has been added to the Kokanee Power Board as a Director

1-22-25 Brian Thomas and Chris Dunham promoted to VPs by Kokanee Power
Brian Thomas and Chris Dunham are now Vice Presidents within Kokanee Power. Click on the article for more information.

7-2-25 In Memory of Larry Barnes by Kokanee Power
Larry Barnes of the original Uncle Larrys Tackle passed away recently. Read the article about Larry and his donation to Kokanee Power.

5-20-2025 Whiskeytown with Anglers Atlas MyCatch App by Kokanee Power
Join up with Anglers Atlas at Whiskeytown using the MyCatch app for citizen science. Click on the article for all the details.

5-7-2025 Whiskeytown Derby Cancelled by Kokanee Power
Whiskeytown Derby Cancellation Notice

3-20-2025 Angler of the Year Info by Kokanee Power
Updated Rules to Angler of the Year Contest. We added a mulligan throwout derby to the scoring.

Kokanee Power Trout Pen Update by Kokanee Power
Here is a document that describes the Kokanee Power Trout pen program and the lakes involved. We are proud to support 19 pens across 5 lakes. Kokanee Power purchases food, provides logistics and volunteer support when needed for our respective lake stewards that grow out the trout planted in the fall to their release in the spring.

9-3-22 - Kokanee Power Board Update by Kokanee Power Board
We are pleased to announce some updates to the Kokanee Power board with this press release.

5-9-2020 Stampede Clipped Kokanee by Rachel Smith
Check your Kokanee Salmon at Stampede to see if they are fin clipped and report them through the Angler Survey.

Who Are We Brochure - 2019 by Kokanee Power
An updated version of the Kokanee Power Tri-Fold document that outlines everything you need to know about the organization. It includes history of Kokanee Power and all the causes we support. This includes youth, educational, hatchery, trophy trout programs and more. You'll also find the 2019 derby schedule and updated Board of Directors listing.

Kokanee and Inland Fisheries Update by Kokanee Power Board
Important updates on Kokanee Bag limit increases, egg take, Berryessa and the King fishery.

Kokanee Fishing in the 60s by Califronia DFW
Here is a great read on Kokanee Fishing in the 60s from the Outdoor California publication in 1960 by the California DFG.

Kokanee Kronicles 2016, Vol. 5-2 by the Board Directors and Contributors
A recap of the Whiskeytown derby, update on Almanor and the Great Garmin Giveaway raffle.

Kokanee Kronicles 2016, Vol. 5-1 by the KP Board Directors & Contributors
Starting off 2016 derby updates and our 2015 Project expenditures. Also learn about the Kokanee Power App which is free on the App Store.

Klays for Kokes by Kokanee Power
Come join us to support the fishery at the Sporting Clay Shoot at the Camanche Hills Sporting Clays club. Entry fee includes lunch and starts at 8AM. Click on the link for detail and entry form.

Coldwater Fishery Survey Results by Department Fish & Wildlife
Results of the DFWs cold water fishery surveys from derbies and spawner location and Kokanee growth rates. This is a great read and relates the importance of derby events contributing to the fishery.

CAST Thank You by Kokanee Power
Kokanee Power supports a number of causes beyond the fishery. CAST. (Catch a Special Thrill), is one of these organizations. Our annual donation helps support their event at New Melones Lake.

Kokanee Kronicles 2015, Vol. 4-7 by the KP Board Directors & Contributors
A Shaver recap and Kokanee Power has a new telephone number

2015 King Salmon Plants by way of the DFW
King Salmon Plants for 2015

2015 Kokanee Salmon Plants by way of the DFW
Kokanee Salmon Plants for 2015

Kokanee Kronicles 2015, Vol. 4-5 by the Board Directors & Contributors
Get a derby recap on Don Pedro and Pardee along with a primer on Stampede where the fish are the biggest they have had in years.

Kokanee Kronicles 2015, Vol. 4-4 by by the Board Directors & Contributors
The Melones 2-Day Derby was switched to Pardee for better ramp conditions. Read about the switch and come join the fun

Kokanee Kronicles 2015, Vol. 4-3 by by the KP Board Directors & Contributors
Pine Flat Derby and Sporting Clay Event recaps.

Kokanee Kronicles 2015, Vol. 4-2 by by the KP Board Directors & Contributors
A fundraiser banquet recap.

Kokanee Kronicles 2015, Vol. 4-1 by by the KP Board Directors and Contributors
A key article on this years Kokanee hatchery survival.

2015 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by KP Board

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-8 by by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-7 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

2014 King Salmon Plant by way of the DFW

2014 Kokanee Salmon Plant by way of the DFW

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-6 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-5 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-4 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-3 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-2 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2014, Vol. 3-1 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

2014 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by Kokanee Power
2014 Banquet Invite Form

Sporting Clay Spring Shootout Flyer by Kokanee Power
Flyer for the Sporting Clay Shoot

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-11 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-10 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2015, Vol. 4-6 by by the KP Board Directors and Contributors
An Almanor recap and a primer for the Shaver Lake Kokanee Derby are part of this months newsletter. The Kokanee and King Plants were provided by the CA DFW.

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-8 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-7 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

2013 King Salmon Plants by way of the DFW

2013 Kokanee Salmon Plants by way of the DFW

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-6 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-5 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Sporting Clay Event by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-4 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-3 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-2 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

2013 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by Kokanee Power
2013 Fundraiser banquet Form

Kokanee Kronicles 2013, Vol. 2-1 by the KP Board Directors and Contributors

2012 King Salmon Plants by way of the DFG

2012 Kokanee Salmon Plants by way of the DFG

2012 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by Kokanee Power
Come join us for the annual 2011 Kokanee Power Annual Fundraiser at the Waterloo Gun and Bocci Club

2011 King Salmon Plants by way of the DFG

2011 Kokanee Salmon Plants by way of the DFG

2011 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by Kokanee Power
2011 Kokanee Power Annual Fundraiser

2010 King Salmon Plants by by way of the DFG

2010 Kokanee Salmon Plants by by way of the DFG

2010 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by Kokanee Power
2010 Kokanee Power Annual Fundraiser

2009 King Salmon Plants by way of the DFG
The 2009 Inland King Salmon Plant numbers from the DFG. See where the fish were distributed for 2009.

2009 Kokanee Salmon Plants by way of the DFG
The 2009 Kokanee Salmon Plant numbers from the DFG. See where the fish were distributed for 2009.

2009 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by Kokanee Power
2009 Kokanee Power Annual Fundraiser

2008 Kokanee Salmon Plants by way of the DFG
The 2008 Kokanee Salmon Plant numbers from the DFG. See where the fish were distributed for 2008.

2008 King Salmon Plants by way of the DFG
The 2008 King Salmon Plant numbers for California lakes from the DFG. See where the fish have been distributed for 2008 and some upcoming plants this fall.

Kokanee Kronicles 2008, Vol. 1 by the KP Board, Directors and Contributors
the KP Board, Directors and Contributors

2007 King Salmon Plants by way of the DFG
The 2007 King Salmon Plant numbers for California lakes from the DFG. See where the fish have been distributed for 2007 and some upcoming plants this fall.

2007 Kokanee Salmon Plants by way of the DFG
The 2007 Kokanee Salmon Plant numbers from the DFG. See where the fish were distributed for 2007.

San Joaquin Hatchery Kokanee Update by Kokanee Power
The 2007 Kokanee fry at the San Joaquin hatchery are growing rapidly. Photos and a quick update are in the article.

San Joaquin Hatchery Sign by Kokanee Power
A new sign for the hatchery was created and donated by Kokanee Power. Details and photos of the new sign are in the article.

San Joaquin Hatchery Welder by Al Millan
Kokanee Power has donated a new welder to the hatchery. Check out the article and photos.

2007 Fundraiser Banquet Invite by Kokanee Power
2007 Kokanee Power Annual Fundraiser Banquet Invitation Form

Kokanee Kronicles Winter 2007 by the KP Board, Directors and Contributors
Read about our latest pen projects as well as other updates including the 2006 Funding distribution. Derby and Membership applications are provided with the 2007 Schedule of events.

2006 Kokanee / King Salmon Plants by way of the DFG
The 2006 Kokanee and King Salmon Plant numbers from the DFG. See where the fish were distributed for 2006.

Kokanee Kronicles Fall 2006 by the KP Board, Directors and Contributors
Read about all the projects that the KP membership is involved in to help the Trout and Kokanee fishery through schools and lake projects.

Kokanee Kronicles Spring 2005 by Volume 1 Issue 2. Contributing Members

Kokanee Kronicles Winter 2004 by

Kokanee Kronicles Fall 05 by Volume 1 Issue 4. Contributing Member

Kokanee Kronicles Summer 05 by Volume 1 Issue 3. Contributing Members

Do It Yourself Alaska by Al Milan
The Kenai Peninsula for Chromers, Part 1 of 2

Oregon Steelheading by Tim Marble
A view of Oregon by Tim

Pro Division vs. Sportsman Division by Bryan McGinty
Bryans views on the derby divisions.

My Kung Fu Is Better by Al Millan
Notes on one of Als Steelhead trips.

2005 Kokanee Plant Projection by Dave Schumacher
The CaDFG projections for 2005 Kokanee Planting.

HAPPY FISHING & GOOD CATCHING by Gary Alcorn

Catching Large Kokanee by Phil Johnson and Phil Pirone
Used by permission by Amato Books - www.amatobooks.com

Kokanee Basics by Phil Johnson
Wise words for all anglers!

Beachcombing for Kings and Halibut by Tim Marble
Great tips and tricks

More articles will be posted soon, please check back regularly to read new articles posted by our own Kokanee Power Members!

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