Fishing for Monster Kokanee Salmon! Giant Fish or Just a Myth?

Whiskeytown Lake has been buzzing with rumors of giant Kokanee salmon pushing 20 inches. We set out on one of the hottest days of the summer to put those stories to the test. Armed with downriggers, the right gear, and even a drone in the sky, we landed over a dozen Kokanee — including some impressive fish pushing 18 inches. Along the way, we captured incredible drone footage, including JT’s epic Kokanee battle from above. But did we find the legendary 20-inch Kokanee everyone’s been talking about? Watch until the end to see if the myth is real or just a fish tale. 👉 If you enjoy Kokanee fishing, lake trolling, or just love epic fishing adventures, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow more trips across California’s best fisheries. 🎣 Featured: • Whiskeytown Lake Kokanee fishing • Drone footage of Kokanee battles • Mid-summer trolling setup & tips • Over a dozen fish landed before the heat drove us off the water