Overlooked Western Washington Kokanee Lake (Stuffed Full of Kokanee)

Very overlooked
Mason Lake
Mason County
You can’t miss a school here on your graph.
They are everywhere. Most schools are hovering around 60 with some up near 45 ft
They are small now and will most likely be close to 12 inches in September-October 2022
This is a Great Lake to take your Family
These Kokanee most the time are excellent biters.
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[@deanbarrett8295]

Beautiful boat and gear you might try American lake in the off season when the crazy’s aren’t there

[@Thethriftpicker]

Great video. I definitely wanna come check it out now.

[@NorthwestCatch]

Definitely do.

[@Loves2Jacket]

Man this is right by me! I'm going this weekend! I didn't realize this lake was year round. Thanks for the info!

[@NorthwestCatch]

You got it. Go thin the heard

[@kroutdooradventures]

As soon as I can get back on the water I will come check it out!

[@NorthwestCatch]

Heck ya. Go thin the Hurd. I went back and dropped my hook size and landed 7 lost many more. I took the heads off and bbq’d whole and they were awesome. My family devoured them

[@jay72mo]

Love your videos. Grew up fishing the ocean and sound for coho and kings. Fresh water has never really excited me much. Until now. Been gearing up for Kokanee and need to try it soon. I live in port orchard so these west side videos are very helpful. Thank you.

[@NorthwestCatch]

Thanks so much. I was the same way. Ocean and rivers then found Kokanee then many others fresh water species. Fresh water fishing is definitely harder to find that big rush but it’s so much more relaxing.

[@jay72mo]

Do you fish mostly west or east side? Winter months I get soo bored with Westport dead I think Kokanee might get me thru the winter until bottom fish opens up lol.

[@jbkokanee1796]

That small kokanee would probably look like a herring to a spring chinook too! lol

[@NorthwestCatch]

You got that right

[@daveengstrom9250]

I fished Mason Lake about 10 years ago. But I wasn't fishing for Kokanee. I wasn't into it then. I moved to eastern WA and fish Roosevelt a lot now. I am trying to learn Kokanee. Your channel helps me.

[@NorthwestCatch]

Right on. Any other questions don’t hesitate. I’m an open book Kokanee fishing. Nothing to hide on this channel

[@macgyver5108]

11:16 you should get one of those tiny little bells that attach to the front line guide, that way you don't miss a bite for want of fishing buddies. They use em all the time for ice fishing.

[@NorthwestCatch]

Ok I’m definitely doing this thanks

[@martinchen3838]

Remember trout/kokanee caught using bait have to be kept. Thanks for showing us your techniques and gear, I got some ideas.

[@NorthwestCatch]

Sorry Martin but not true. They have to be counted towards your daily limit but not kept.

[@Zach-K7FC]

@@NorthwestCatch Now I'm intrigued. How can a fish count toward your limit if it isn't kept? Counting towards your limit, and keeping a fish, are synonymous in my mind. Not trying to be a game warden, just curious what you meant.

[@intexxi]

@@Zach-K7FC it’s a dumb rule, but atleast in Washington it’s in the wdfw pamphlet. I doubt anyone except serious anglers even know of it.

[@johnnygross4415]

Good electronics

[@NorthwestCatch]

Thanks

[@rybot22]

Dude you have the sexiest setup and gear!

[@NorthwestCatch]

Thanks so much.

[@idroadking]

Looking good....

[@stankfaust814]

Great video Out of curiosity, what is the specs on your boat? I like the layout a lot

[@NorthwestCatch]

Sorry I don’t have the specs off the top of my head. It is a 2021 HEWESCRAFT 180 pro v with a Honda 150 and 8hp long shaft kicker. I am very happy with this boat

[@AKStingerGT185]

Mason lake...(it showed on your electronics) thanks!

[@MrBento12345]

Where do you buy the materials to make the Kokanee lures like you have here? 6:40 Any particular brands and website you can recommend to buy the blades, wedding rings etc. Thanks!

[@sidsmith5489]

Nice video. Beautiful boat-what make is that?

[@NorthwestCatch]

Thanks Sid. Hewescraft

[@surecatch22]

I only like the ones with DAVE Vedder in them. He’s so handsome, witty, and fun, and he usually takes me with him. This is Pogo on his IPad.

[@NorthwestCatch]

I’m right there with you Pogo. Tell your Dad to find that big Puffy coat he has and get ready. We are fishing soon!

[@roypublic3269]

When I read the headline I thought oh, "Lake Kokanee." Lower Lake Cushman... Not. It's Mason Lake.

[@chriszuccato5164]

Why when you have downrigger mounts are you not using them?

[@NorthwestCatch]

Great question. First I prefer droppers always for Kokanee and second I did not have them with me. Next time I will for sure bring them.

[@bluegill2030]

I thought Mason Lake was a private lake/land owned by Warehouser? We use to camp there but you have to be employed by them. Is it a Public lake now?

[@NorthwestCatch]

Always a public lake.

[@bandgadventures4796]

Private access for what used to be Simpson. Public access on other end of lake.

[@jackk2898]

Are you at Mason lake or Kokanee lake by lake Cushman?

[@NorthwestCatch]

Mason

[@johnnygross4415]

Rimrock lake yakima county, small but keep 16

[@Roscoesadie]

Are you using the angler West rod

[@NorthwestCatch]

Sorry for the delay. Velocity and Harrod outdoor rods

[@Lorensfishpatrol]

Can’t find the bell😂

[@richardpogue4959]

Was that the Mason lake by snoqualmie pass or the mason lake by shelton

[@NorthwestCatch]

By Shelton

[@richardpogue4959]

Cool thanks, will definitely take the kayak up there this spring and give it a try. Thanks for the awesome videos.

[@WetNetOutdoorsPodcast]

You might get more bites if you shorten your leader

[@NorthwestCatch]

Thanks Adam. I do try that sometimes but maybe I need to try it more

[@bandgadventures4796]

so, no fish?

[@seattlefishing4240]

You never said what the date was when you were fishing or even the month? That would be helpful.

[@NorthwestCatch]

Great point. This was about 2 weeks ago.

[@bandgadventures4796]

@@NorthwestCatch Two weeks from when?

[@atatterson6992]

@@bandgadventures4796 uuuggghhhh

[@joshharrel5668]

You ever try it in summer?

[@NorthwestCatch]

I have a few times but the skiers get out really early. Huge wakeboard, wake surf and pleasure lake during summer

[@TheKill678]

I just don’t have a boat lmao

[@tomking8597]

Why didn’t you use the down riggers?

[@NorthwestCatch]

Great question. I was waiting for someone to ask. I fished this lake many many times and never needed them so I left them at home. Can’t say last year because I did not fish it, but years prior the Kokanee have been 9-11 inches this time of year and the bite has been ridiculous on droppers. I had a ton of bites on this trip but running #2 hooks they would not stick. Next time I go I will bring a downrigger.

[@jamesrobbison]

@@NorthwestCatch Get a hold of some Shuttle Hawks and you will almost always fish with your downriggers!

[@Cleancutrugman]

Where you get those little protectors you wrap your dodgers in?

[@NorthwestCatch]

I made them. You can find them online but found I could make 20 for the price of 4 online. Purchased the parts on Amazon.

[@Cleancutrugman]

@@NorthwestCatch Right on! Good to know

[@johnnygross4415]

Ever try maggots

[@NorthwestCatch]

Ya a few times. They definitely work but I think you get a better bang for your buck with corn. 1 can can last a long time

[@jernplays1815]

Sucks keeping small fish but would definitely help with keeping down the population so those fish get bigger.

[@magwamagwa45110]

your fly's are to big for that size Koke maybe try Micro Squids

[@NorthwestCatch]

Thanks Magwa

[@bandgadventures4796]

What a worthless lake for fishing,

[@NorthwestCatch]

Definitely not. Just took a trip there, got my 10 and canned them. Some of the best Kokanee I have had. They are small but taste awesome. Not sure what the bite is like now after the cold snap but it was great the week before.

[@gB-gm7vy]

This isn’t fishin’

[@curioun5108]

Where’s the “big one’s” ?

[@NorthwestCatch]

Not at this lake. Biggest this year was around 12

[@curioun5108]

Please !!!! If your handling fish (which you shouldn’t) please make sure your hands are wet ! Otherwise use a catch and release net!

[@user-sn3pi8jv5v]

Oh shut up