Got a few afternoon hours in enjoying the sunshine and the wind calmness in the crater of Battle Ground Lake. WDFW advised us that our float cushions without personal flotation devices were not legal. Looked like we would have to return home after paying the launch fee. The officer suggested we talk with the ranger. We did. He went back to the park shop and lent us pfd's for the day! Talk about a couple of great public servants! WDFW and Washington State Parks have great line staff.

The water is still quite cold with the fish showing up in groups about 10' - 15' deep. Not much steelhead action today. Blue Fox, woolly buggers getting a few fish. Matt caught his with a Kastmaster.

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