Northwest Fishing Reports

wolverine wrote: You won't have any problems launching/retrieving a 12' boat from the rough gravel launch between the pens. Its shallow for quite a ways out and anything over 16' or with a bunk style trailer will have difficulty.

Also, just to clarify, this launch is between the upper two?

THanks Wolverine, good info! the launch is on the columbia river road side/pen side right? and can you park by the launch?

Thanks mike, where is this cabin by the river?

What side is this gravel launch on up by the pens? North colville side or south Douglas?

Thanks for the information! If anyone else knows anything about this gravel launch i would love the input, such as is there parking? Also Loui, where is this gravel launch and how do you get to it?

Anyone know of a launch near the pens? Just had to be good enough to get the 14' in.

What is the best way to get to the pens if your in Pateros? I have a 14 aluminum with a 9.9 hp engine. Opinions please?
Thanks!

how bout catchin them?

Thanks guys, any one know anything about crawdads in Goodwin?

Bush Point on Whidbey Island is great when you catch the pinks first being funneled into the sound. Beach hop and you can follow them all the way down!

Thanks for the replies guys, what time of year works for cats?

Hey I'm plannitng on doin some catfishin (channels and brown bullheads) what are techniques and set-ups for them?

Pinks in July?

Any thoughts on Lake Goodwin? Where are some good areas for large and small mouths? Is the trout fishing worthwhile?
Thanks

Cool, Hows the action during July on the river and whats the best fishing for? How about west of I-5?

Hey there, Im going to be living in the Smokey Point/Lake Goodwin area this summer from the beginning of July through about the end of August. I havent fished the Stilly before but I want to this year. Any tips and advice about it would be great! Any favorite areas as well? How is the west side of I...

I was recently at the Sportmens Show and saw a book that was collection of all the lakes in Washington. I cannot remember the name of it now but am trying to find it. I want a book similiar to Terry Rudnick's "Washington Fishing" but newer and more up to date. Anyone know?? THANKS!

It's just not worth it

Try up around the railroad tracks for the muskie, and for bass along the banks on the east side where the rocks extend into the water

It's fantastic on whidbey, nothing like that breeze off the water.. Lol