 It is the name given to the land-locked salmon that spawn in large numbers in Kokanee Creek in the late summer.The best fishing time is in the fall and winter months.Other outdoor opportunities in Riondel include canoeing or kayaking the waters of the 75-mile long and 5-mile wide Kootenay Lake (rentals available), swimming, wildlife and nature viewing, boating and sailing, horsedrawn adventures, and backcountry exploration.