Sprague Lake

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panfisher
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Sprague Lake

Post by panfisher » Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:22 pm

checked out Sprague while i went to spokane over the weekend. no fishing time but here are a few pict's. the trout were 23" and 17". the only ones caught at the time. been slow for the ones i talked to. ice was 8-10", fishing close to the bottom at 8Ft. using crappie jigs and trout bait.
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RE:Sprague Lake

Post by Kfedka » Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:56 pm

Thanks for the pics!

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RE:Sprague Lake

Post by Jay K » Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:07 am

Great pics- thanks for sharing. Do anglers in WA typically dispose of fish entrails back into the water? I understand regs say it's legal to field dress as long as fish are still identifiable. Just curious as to standard acceptable practices (I know the Wife would appreciate me bringing back the fish already dressed).

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RE:Sprague Lake

Post by Big D » Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:23 am

Jay K wrote:Great pics- thanks for sharing. Do anglers in WA typically dispose of fish entrails back into the water? I understand regs say it's legal to field dress as long as fish are still identifiable. Just curious as to standard acceptable practices (I know the Wife would appreciate me bringing back the fish already dressed).
It's OK...It helps feed the water critters. I would highly recommend that you clean your fish away from boat launches, docks, trails, public beaches and fishing areas. Out of sight out of mind so to speak.
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RE:Sprague Lake

Post by BentRod » Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:39 am

Sweet pictures D. I haven't been over there in years. Nice to see it again. When I was going to EWU, I kept meaning to fish Sprague, but never got around to it. Thanks for sharing.

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RE:Sprague Lake

Post by panfisher » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:04 pm

well the main reason for these fish being gutted was to give something to a heron that was trying to eat them. i guess it worked as it wasn't around when i took the pict's.

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RE:Sprague Lake

Post by Cruzer » Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:17 pm

Best time to fish Sprague Lake is in early Spring!!
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