Catching spawning kokanee on hayden creek by hand.

“It is illegal to fish in any waters of Idaho with more than one handline or pole with a line attached; …..or by archery, spearfishing, snagging, hands and netting except as permitted. “ If you observe a violation I would encourage you to report it to your local Conservation Officer, Sherriff’s Office or the “Citizen Against Poaching” CAP hot line at 1-800-632-5999 – this phone number is also on the back of your fishing license.  The limit for kokanee varies from region to region so you will need to consult your regulations for kokanee limits in each region.  For Hayden Creek and its tributaries the Kokanee limit is 15 and this information is found on page 13 of the printed fishing regulations.  Kokanee can provide some excellent table fare when smoked but they must be harvested using legal methods.  Catching Kokanee by hand is not a legal method of take or harvest.