New Melones Lake remains the top kokanee lake in the state for size. Large schools of kokanee have been showing in water depths ranging from 70 to 100 feet with best bite taking place in water depths from 73 to 75 feet. Larger lures with a wobble, such as the Apex is producing best. Most are returning with limits by 1 pm. As a bonus a few rainbow trout to 3 pounds in the mix. Several other popular lures that are effective is the MAG Tackle and Paulina Peak dodgers with Apex lures and Paulina Peak Flutter Bugs.