Lake Ballinger Bass Fishing?

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Lake Ballinger Bass Fishing?

Post by trucknmusic » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:33 am

Still trying to find places to go bass fishing in my little bass buster since moving here from Texas. I stumbled across this lake online... is it any good for bass fishing? Any info about the lake is appreciated!

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RE:Lake Ballinger Bass Fishing?

Post by Toni » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:37 am

http://www.washingtonlakes.com/ReportList.aspx?id=596
Look at this for a little information. Is it closed for the winter?
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He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.

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RE:Lake Ballinger Bass Fishing?

Post by bob johansen » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:11 am

I fished this lake 3 times, from a canoe, back in the 1980s and found it to be quite good bass fishing. Hooked several bass up to 17 inches. Most of the bass were caught on Rapalas fished on the surface. The 2007/2008 fishing rules pamphlet shows Ballinger to be open year around at present.
A nice bass is too valuable a resource to enjoy catching only once.

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RE:Lake Ballinger Bass Fishing?

Post by trucknmusic » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:24 pm

Yea I saw the reports they were all about trout. I wasn't planning on going soon so if it is closed no biggy. Thanks for the info so far.

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RE:Lake Ballinger Bass Fishing?

Post by fishnislife » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:35 pm

This topo map is a good start. I would fish the north where the river comes in and flip the pads. Cruise down the docks on the westside and be sure to fish the timber laydowns on the southwest side of the Island. Other than that that's all I know. :-$
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