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Since Roosevelt boat launches are all dry, decided to hit Banks Lake with a couple of buddies. We launched at Steamboat Rock State Park and ran across to Barker Flats. Fished from 5 to 60 fow pulling worm harnesses in a variety of colors and styles. No Walleye and only one small perch in that area. Fished around a few rock piles and then ran down to the end of Steamboat Rock. Trolled around some more and found another small perch. Ended the day fishing closer to the boat launch and found yet another small perch. We were checked by a deputy on a wave runner and he said he had only seen one Walleye caught in all the boats he checked so I didn't feel too picked on. The weather was incredible and we had a good time despite the lack of fish.

haverman83

5/1/2018 4:39:28 PM

U should of fished Rufus it's on fire anytime of day

ifish4ever

5/1/2018 5:13:15 PM

HAHA...story of my life...should have been here yesterday!

Camo

5/2/2018 9:11:09 PM

You're not alone, I fished Potholes and Moses over the weekend. Never hit a perch, 4 smallies and 1 15" walleye all released. Two boats I know of had 3 walleye on Saturday, but it was basically terrible. I am guessing it may have had something to do with the falling barometer possibly in combination with the full moon? I'm sure CTTMark will come on with a great report from Rosey and prove me wrong, ha ha. Thanks for confirming that Banks wasn't a better decision.

ifish4ever

5/3/2018 10:50:01 AM

Camo..I read a few fishing reports from the weekend and most were pretty dismal. I'm guessing you are correct about the weather being the biggest influence. Oh well, better to be fishing with no fish than working lol.

Froggie

5/3/2018 9:01:25 AM

Will be camping June-Aug near Roosevelt & Banks. So we'll be trying Banks for sure. Any idea when water levels improve on Roosevelt launches? We'll be a half hour from the Lincoln Launch????

ifish4ever

5/3/2018 11:04:36 AM

The forecast shows the lake level starting to come back up by mid May. Hopefully there will be usable boat ramps soon thereafter. Here's a link to the forecast.
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=gcdw1&wfo=otx

buc

5/10/2018 7:11:30 PM

its on fire everywhere I go...

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