Kokanee in Oregon
Oregon zone limits, the ODFW record and water pages for kokanee.
- 10 a daybag
- 9 lb 10.72 ozrecord
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Oregon kokanee in brief
kokanee have their own entry, appearing in 9 zone tables. The Willamette Zone version reads: 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions.
The Oregon record stands at 9 lb 10.72 oz, caught by Ron Campbell in 2010 on Wallowa Lake. Try Lake Billy Chinook, Odell Lake and Wallowa Lake, three of the 7 pages that list it. 8 waters carry an exception for it, Foster Reservoir and Green Peter Reservoir first.
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| Zone | Row as printed | Bag and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette Zone | Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Central Zone | Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Northeast Zone | Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Southeast Zone | Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Northwest Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually. | Closed unless noted under Exceptions. Note: Regulation changes may occur throughout the year and are posted on the MyODFW. |
| Southwest Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually. | Closed unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Snake River Zone | Salmon | see the ODFW booklet | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. |
| Columbia River Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an. |
| Marine Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. Regulations are published each May and are available from license agents. | Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. |
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (eRegulations), read November 2, 2026.
Where the booklet changes the kokanee rule
| Water as printed | Zone | Rule as printed | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Reservoir | Willamette | Zone regulations apply for kokanee. | p. 45 |
| Green Peter Reservoir | Willamette | 25 kokanee per day. No size limits. | p. 45 |
| Timothy Lake | Willamette | 25 kokanee per day, no size limit. | p. 44 |
| Elk Lake | Central | 25 kokanee per day. No size limits. | p. 53 |
| Lake Billy Chinook (Balance of reservoir) | Central | Rainbow trout over 20 inches and kokanee/ sockeye salmon over 16 inches must be released. | p. 53 |
| Odell Lake | Central | 25 kokanee per day. No size limits. | p. 55 |
| Suttle Lake | Central | 25 kokanee per day. | p. 55 |
| Suttle Lake | Central | Kokanee/sockeye over 16 inches must be released. | p. 55 |
| Wallowa Lake | Northeast | 25 kokanee per day. No size limits. | p. 60 |
Water exceptions as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (booklet PDF; printed page shown), read November 2, 2026. In-season changes from ODFW override them.
Oregon state-record kokanee
| Listed as | Weight | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon, Kokanee | 9 lb 10.72 oz | Ron Campbell | Wallowa Lake | 2010 |
Oregon record fish as listed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (record fish article, dated March 4, 2026), read November 2, 2026.
Oregon water ODFW maps for kokanee
Reservoirs with kokanee
- Lake Billy Chinook3,852 acres
- Odell Lake3,416 acres
- Wallowa Lake1,591 acres
- Timothy Lake1,399 acres
- Foster Lake1,051 acres
- Elk Lake (Deschutes County)387 acres
- Suttle Lake265 acres
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
Scenes of the rivers and lakes by Kokanee
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Oregon kokanee, answered
Which booklet row limits kokanee?
ODFW prints this for the Willamette Zone: 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. Rows differ from zone to zone.
How heavy is the Oregon kokanee record?
Ron Campbell caught it: 9 lb 10.72 oz in 2010 on Wallowa Lake.
Which Oregon waters are good bets for kokanee?
Lake Billy Chinook, Odell Lake and Wallowa Lake lead 7 pages that list it.
Which Oregon waters change the kokanee rule?
Foster Reservoir and others, 8 waters in all.
Is kokanee open now in Oregon?
The Willamette Zone season reads Open all year. MyODFW carries any in-season change.
What do out-of-state anglers buy before fishing for kokanee?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
What does an Oregon kokanee record need?
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife certifies records and lists the rules in its record article.
How does the booklet name kokanee?
The ODFW names are Kokanee and Kokanee Salmon.
Set out for Oregon kokanee
Pick a lake or bay above, then check its zone table before the drive.