Hey Kokanee fishermen. Justin here. I'll be moving from Pennsylvania to Spokane, Wa this summer and literally just saw the work Kokanee for the first time about 10 minutes ago. I can't wait to get there and start fishing for them. I fish the great lakes (Indiana, Illinois and NY) tribs for Chinook and Steelhead so I have some general salmon fishing knowledge, but I completely lack any knowledge of the Wash fishing scene. So a few questions:

1. What's available near Spokane? Is Roosevelt the closest?
2. Are the fish accessible from the shore or in the tribs?
3. Preferred lures/flies, if people are willing to share?


FYI, I don't have a boat at this time, so shore and wading options are appreciated. I use both fly and spinning gear, so any suggestions either way are helpful.

Thanks in advance for any advice people are willign to share.

JM