Northwest Fishing Reports

Kfedka wrote:Any updates for FWIN for Banks and Lake Roosevelt?

What specifically would you like to know about these two lakes?


ETA: Banks Lake was done two weeks ago and FDR will be done next week. Overall catch rates for walleye are low on these waters.

stace

I will check and get back to you.

stace

Lots of sediment.

LOL! Yeah, don't get me started on this one though!

Good morning Stacie, You have talked about the high lake Tiger Muskie a few times and I was wondering how many lakes have been stocked and with how many fish ? I would also like to know what else do the Tigers have to feed on in these lakes? Thanks for your time. We got the idea from I believe it w...

Yellowbear I got some info for you on the FWIN: FYI, We set 24 nets on Potholes Reservoir over two days and caught ~300 walleye. It is a rough count since we counted walleye as they entered the boat when we pulled nets. The catch rates were very low for all species. I see YB is asking you about 700 ...

Hello Yellowbear - I can only speak for what our Region does, but maybe I can give you some insight. It may be that other regions are looking at hybrids because they are more hearty - better fishing - better survival. I'm not really sure. In our region stocking of tiger trout, tiger musky have been ...

2012-13 I believe will be our major reg cycle. If you have regs that you've been wanting to submit or change that will be the time to do so. Work with your local fish and wildlife bios for any help that you might need!

stace

Hey Yellowbear -

I'm not familiar with the FW IN that you are talking about? Can you give me more specific info and I will get the answer.

Thanks!

stace

I like the new forum! Looks great!! Thanks for all the hard work you guys put into it!

Well unfortunately I don't have anything to do with those counties!! But if you're close to Lewis County we could use you!!!

Stacie my wife would like to catch a turtle from a local lake here. Im not sure about rules on turtles. Is it legal and if so what is proper way. What liscence is needed? Ty in advance. It is illegal to capture any wildlife. The only people allowed to have wildlife are rehabbers that are used to nu...

Hey guys - Long time no see! Sorry about that. Things here have been beyond crazy. I'm hoping to find time to get back to monitoring the board. My deepest apologies to any questions/concerns I have missed over the last couple of months. I am in need of volunteers to help with boat electroshocking. T...

No turtle hunting in the state!

stace

Hey Yellowbear - sorry for the delay in replying been swamped here. Here is the official news release on what happened. #-o Please let me know if you have further questions. stace July 29, 2011 Contact: Jeff Korth (509) 754-4624 Fishing for runaway triploid trout to open below Chief Joseph Dam OLYMP...

NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife July 7, 2011 Contact: Pat Pattillo, (360) 902-2705 Ron Warren, (360) 249-1201 Skokomish River salmon fishery opens in August with similar regulations as last year OLYMPIA – The recreational salmon fishery on the Skokomish River will get under ...

I didn't ask our Enforcement about the pots just fishing which is not legal.

Riffe has coho but no kokanee. I think 'silvers' is interchanged a lot between those two species which often makes it really confusing for folks.

I've noticed the opposite with the sizes. I've seen larger kokanee than landlocked coho. But I'm sure it's all about how the lake raises the fish.

stace

Any idea on Horseshoe Lake in Spokane County? I havent been there in 3 years. I checked the regulations and it wasnt listed and when I went to the lake and the sign that used to be there stating where people could fish was gone. There was obvious signs of people having been fishing there (garbage, ...

Okay - regarding the Skok - we are still in negotiations which is why there has not been an announcement. We are hoping that will rap up and be able to get an announcement to you guys the first or second week of July - but again, that is not a guarantee. I'll keep an ear out as I hear info and get i...