according to CPW fishing awards and records. In 2002, the state’s heaviest kokanee salmon on record was caught by Lee Cox at the Blue Mesa Reservoir, weighing in at 7.31 pounds. Then in 2007 ...

There is no official lake record, but the largest salmon I’ve ... king, Ben and his fishing partner landed three kokanee averaging 14 inches and three rainbows from 1 1/2 to 4 pounds.” ...