Northwest Fishing Reports

Hey everyone, the 2016 Fall Walleye Index Report is ready to go. Please email me at Michael.Schmuck@dfw.wa.gov with the subject 'Walleye Report' (without the quotes) and I will send you a copy of the report.

BTW, the Alder Street Fill in Moses Lake should be getting good soon. I was there yesterday and while the flows are not much yet, the lake is full and we should be seeing walleye moving up into Crab Creek soon. This is a great opportunity to catch some good fish. It is not complicated. This is a drift fishery with a jig and grub. Use a heavy enough jig to keep your bait bouncing along the rocky bottom and be ready for a light bite. The key to catching walleye here is to be able to discern between the tap of a walleye and the tap of a rock. The difference is often subtle, but those who have learned it will be rewarded with plenty of walleye.

Here is a video that does a great job of explaining this unique fishery.
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-Mike

I believe there is a maximum size hook restriction for this area. People might check up on this.

Yes there is. Thanks for the reminder.

Just thought first timers should know about the hook restriction.

Mike, thanks for making the report available to the members. Mike has already sent me a copy.

A link to the report online:

http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01919/wdfw01919.pdf

Thanks Mike!

Any news on the 2017 survey?

We only surveyed Banks and FDR in 2017. I do not know if there will be a report written on these surveys but data will be available this February.

Mike