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Winchester Wasteway Lake Report
Grant County, WA

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06/04/2009
Bottom Fishing From Boat
Largemouth Bass
White
Jig
Afternoon
06/04/2009
4
2536

First time fishing Winchester. I mainly explored the lake since it was my first time there. Located a bunch of blue gills in a little cove of cat tails. Had fun catching 20+ of those little guys. They were way to small to keep but great for having a little fun. Also saw a quite a few LG bass swiming around or on nest. Caught four 3-4lb bass, all were picky about the lures/bait. Each one was caught on a different lure. Over all it was a good outing. Will return to this lake during the summer.

Anyone fish this lake?


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tricities-sean
6/5/2009 7:55:00 PM
Where exactly is the lake. I thought it was all canal? I would like to try up there, so any info. would be appreciated. Sounds like a good trip all in all. Any spots to watch out for on the lake eg hidded underwater prop eaters?
The Jigmiester
6/6/2009 12:43:00 AM
guys. Wichester comprises of an irrigation water storage pond just North of I-90 about 2 miles west of the Dodson road overpass as you are heading east towards Moses Lake. The Winchester Lake portion is adjacent to the I-90 rest area, with water flowing south under the Highway, thru 2 culverts. The second area is accessable along Doson road, wheres theres WDFW toilets and a primative boat launch. This water way passes thru a wildlife refuge on its northwest path and passes under Dodson road and winds and snakes on a path of at leas 5 miles , where it flows into Potholes Revevoir North of Mardon resort. I have fished the Northern pond for panfish like perch, bluegill and crappie and have nabbed Largemouth, smallmouth, walleye and some big channel catfish on the southside of the I-90 culverts. Access to the lake portion is via the North frontage road as is the culverts along the the South frontage road. Theres a spillway that feeds the Northlake and theres awesome big perch fishing up in the canal portion by the road 5 bridge in early spring. I usually use 1/2 oz rattle spot crankbaits and white spinner baits with gold willowleaf blades to search for bass. Once I find them I toss 5" babybass Senko's and watermelon brushog flippin baits for big Largemouth along the cattails. It's primarily sand bottom with only a couple minor rocky stretches. Wincheser has game land around it and gets hunted pretty heavily for ducks, geese and pheasants in the fall. The Jigmiester
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