Kokanee Power

05/30/2026

In addition to the Kokanee Derby on Sat June 6th we have setup an event using MyCatch by Angler's Atlas for New Melones Starting Wed June 3rd until June 6th. You don't have to be a derby participant to enter and it's free. We are giving away Kokanee Bucks for longest and shortest Kokanee and a Blind Bogey category. Just download the app, register and then take pictures of your Kokanee catches on a measuring board via the app.

05/24/2026

Just a reminder that today is he last day to sign up for the Kokanee Power New Melones Team Kokanee derby before the prices go $20 per individual. Don't forget your boat needs to be tagged and banded prior to launching as part of the golden mussel prevention program. Here's the link to sign up...

05/20/2026

Kokanee Power has partnered with the CDFW and Angler’s Atlas MyCatch app to support a multi-year Kokanee Research Project the CDFW has underway to to understand the natural vs planted populations. We’ve created an incentive for anglers for cash and Kokanee bucks from May 23rd to September 7th. All you need to do is register and use the app to record your catches. You will also the CDFW at the Stampede Rampo taking creel samples through the season. Use the gold QR code to sign up and download the app to get started before you get on the lake.

05/17/2026

Thank you Joey, Dave and Matt for coming out today to support and maintain our Adopt-A-Highway project at Don Pedro Reservoir near the vista point on Hwy 120 near Moccasin Point Marina.

05/15/2026

New Melones fishing is heating up and if you are fishing the June 6th Kokanee Power Team Kokanee derby your boat will need to be previously tagged or you will need to get it decontaminated prior to the derby. You will not be able to launch unless you are tagged.

The New Melones Marina has online booking for this in advance. Get it done early as they have limited slots per day. Here is the link to book your appointment online, it takes up to 45 minutes and make sure your boat is clean and dry prior to getting there. Don’t forget to sign up for the derby early so you can save $20.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

In case you missed the Shasta Derby Results here is the link. There were record weights turned in with Big Kings and Browns making up the biggest weights. Thanks to all that came out for the event and dinner on Sat night. Photos to follow in the next post.

The blind bogey is determined by taking the average of the weight total highest score and the lowest score for the 4-Kokanee weigh in.  Here are the results:

05/08/2026

Kokanee Power volunteers needed!

We have two upcoming volunteer projects and would really appreciate your help.

Project 1: Trout Pen Removal and Cleaning
Monday, May 11 at 11:00 AM
New Melones Lake Marina, Glory Hole Road

We will be removing the trout pens out of the water, then cleaning and storing the pens for the season.

Project 2: Adopt-a-Highway Litter Cleanup
Saturday, May 16 at 8:30 AM
Vista lookout near the intersection of Hwy 120 and Jacksonville Road

We will be removing litter as part of our Adopt-a-Highway commitment. All personal protective equipment will be supplied. With enough help, this project should take approximately one hour to complete. There is room to park your vehicle and boat off the road for those who would like to go fishing after the project.

If you can help with either project, please reply here or contact us so we know who to expect.

Thank you for supporting Kokanee Power and helping us take care of our lakes, roadsides, and outdoor spaces!

04/26/2026

Once again we are partnering with our friends at Anglers Atlas and their myCatch app for the Shasta Tournament for some continued fun and citizen science. This is an optional virtual side event to the main tournament with 7 ways to win some Kokanee bucks by taking pictures in the myCatch app of your Rainbows, Browns, Chinook or Kokanee on a measuring device. We'll start it Wednesday April 29th and end it May 3rd. Here are all the details and a link below in the first comment. Let us know if you have any questions. Make sure to pre-register in the app prior to getting on the water and always take your photo while on the water. The app will catch up later if you don't have cell service at the time. All of your photos need to be taken on the lake.

04/21/2026

Check out our April Email Newsletter hot off the press. You'll find some good info about the Shasta Derby, future events and other bits. It was sent out to our Email list. If you did not receive one and would like to be put on our list then just let us know. Here's a ink to the April Newsletter.