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Rock Lake Report
Whitman County, WA

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12/24/2010
Trolling
Rainbow Trout
Other
All Day
12/27/2010
4
952

Have been hitting Rock pretty regularly this fall with good success, so the smoker has been full a few times. We got on the water Friday around 8:30 and picked up a couple skinny browns right off long lining rapalas and a crawdad crank. Ran to the North end and had good success with orange and purple apexes tipped with corn to add a little scent. Size ranged from 1 to 2.5 pounds, have caught a few this fall in the 3 pound range. The majority of the fish are rainbows caught on the down rigger at 25ft. or trolling slow with 2 to 3 oz weights. Most of the fish are marking 20 to 35ft at the upper end of the lake so the best success can be had if you have a way to consistantly present at their level. Have had good results from many different colored lures, stick baits and flies (green streamers or muddlers).
Going back soon.


Comments

bazzdude
12/27/2010 9:33:00 PM
nice, a report from rock. good to hear someone out there fighting the cold for the trout. I am looking forward to the days to come there at rock. I like fishing that lake. I usually have great sucess. keep on reporting and stay safe out there.
Anglinarcher
12/28/2010 8:41:00 AM
Bazzdude and crustyliner, notice that the water level is still down (at least is was last Saturday), so getting a larger boat in can be a little tricky. On Saturday it was 42 degree water, up a couple of degrees from two weeks before, and the level was up about 4" from two weeks before. Water very clear still, but it is starting to turn a little.
MotoBoat
12/28/2010 10:21:00 PM
Anglin, how has the fishing been for you at the "Rock" ? Is it to big a lake to freeze over?

Crusy, ditto on braving the elements, catching a few, and sharing your outdoor adventure. Thank you.
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