Author: WDFW

Posted: 4/28/2005

Washington is a great state for warm water fish. These are generally considered to be bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, bluegill, perch, and others. Here are the WDFW's list of warm water fisheries in our state. Be patient as the gif files load!...

Author: Uncle Wes

Posted: 4/10/2005

What’s all of the hoopla about? As I reported last October, the trophy trout are here in Whatcom County, in Silver Lake to be exact. There have been three separate plants put into the lake, one last September, and then February and March of this year. These Kamloops rainbows weigh from a pound-and-a-half all the way up to ten-plus-pounds, and are known for their fighting and acrobatic abilities. ...

Author: Bruce Middleton

Posted: 4/3/2005

If you’re having trouble sight fishing, try the ones you can’t see. Spring, the trees are turning green, new shoots are sprouting up everywhere and the winter doldrums are finally at an end. The sun seems to be out more, the air is still crisp in the morning but the afternoons are warm and comfortable. Each day gets longer and longer, the temperatures start to climb and the signs of spring are ev...

Author: John Kruse

Posted: 3/28/2005

I took a plane trip to Canada’s Northwest Territories to go fishing with my Dad last summer and soon found out that the rules for air travel have really changed in our post-9/11 world.. My example was not only frustrating, but likely typical for infrequent flyers such as myself. Now, I know not to bring any guns, knives or scissors on board an airplane. That’s probably why I chuckled a little w...

Author: Dave Graybill

Posted: 3/21/2005

The March first opening of dozens of lakes in the Quincy Wildlife Area and the Columbia Basin Wildlife Refuge attracts anglers from all over the state. This year, spring weather came earlier than usual and the lakes were clear of ice and conditions were perfect. The weather has cooled and in spite of recent rain and even snow, the Seep Lakes are still drawing big crowds of trout anglers. The...

Author: Uncle Wes

Posted: 3/18/2005

This is not my usual fishing column. Well it is and it isn’t. Fish will be mentioned, that’s one thing you can always count on. For sometime now folks have been asking my opinion on Lake Whatcom, am I for or against? Well I can assure you that I am all for clean drinking water, as is everyone involved in this dispute. But I have grown weary of all the rock-throwing and finger-pointing. This is sol...

Author: Bruce Middleton

Posted: 3/6/2005

Any time of the year is a great time to use a crank bait… Crank baits are bass locators and cover a lot of water in a short amount of time. They work in all weather conditions and all year round. Whether your on your favorite lake near home or far away on a new lake you’ve never fished before, a crank bait will tell you where the bass are and what mood the bass are in. The main key to loc...

Author: Mike Carey

Posted: 2/27/2005

Winter means many things to many people. Cold nights, fresh snow for skiing, and frozen lakes are probably what first comes to mind. But for those hardy fishermen it means something else - trophy triploids and rainbows on several Columbia River impoundments. One of the growing and more popular of these fisheries is Rufus Woods. Rufus Woods is formed by the Chief Joseph Dam. Chief Joseph Dam...

Author: John Kruse

Posted: 2/24/2005

Whitefish are not a real popular sport fish here in Washington. In fact, in some places they’re considered more of a nuisance than a good catch. Personally, I think these fish don’t get the credit they deserve. Colored tan, silver and white, mountain whitefish inhabit fast flowing streams throughout the Cascade and Rocky Mountain ranges. They generally run 10 to 12 inches long, though 16 to 18 inc...

Author: Uncle Wes

Posted: 2/19/2005

Last November I was fishing the North Fork of the Noosack, using my usual spoon or spinner, and happened to witness something I thought was extraordinary. I was watching a fella fly-fish and he was getting hook-up after hook-up. I decided to see just what he was doing and also to check if these were legitimate hook-ups, that is, in the mouth. And, yes, it turned out every one was legitimate. So I ...

Author: Uncle Wes

Posted: 2/8/2005

Carl “Easy Limits” Costenbader, I think the name says it all “Easy Limits”, Carl is on the fast track to becoming a Northwest legend not only because of his tremendous catch rate but his willingness to help others. Carl has been known to tell you exactly where he has been fishing and what he was using, anything that might help your success rate. Carl has also given his own money in support of the ...

Author: Bruce Middleton

Posted: 2/3/2005

Spring is the best time to fish for bass… Spring fishing for bass is broken down into three distinct seasons; pre spawn, spawn and post spawn. When spring arrives and the shallow flats begin to warn up, baitfish move up to these flats and begin to feed. Close behind the baitfish are the bass looking for food. They have had a long hard winter and their metabolism is starting to pick up which in ...