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There’s a lot to do when you go camping, and a lot of it has to be done in the dark. Those of us who prefer to hike to our campsites can’t pitch our tent in the blinding glow of our truck’s high beams. We can’t plug the stove, lantern, stereo, TV and Playstation into the generator to experience that lovely combination of gas fumes and noise.  [read more]
Opening Day Results
The weather that greeted opening weekend anglers on the lowland opener couldn’t have been better. Clear and calm were the words to describe the conditions throughout the region. Combined with catches of bigger than usual rainbow, this had to be one of the better openers in years. My wife, Eileen, and I left the Jetcraft at home and hit the ...  [read more]
By: Dave Graybill   Article Category: Lakes    Date: 5/4/2012
Ice Fishing Appeals to a Different Angler
There is an abundance of choice in Eastern Washington when the prospect of ice fishing is considered. There are lakes near and far. Some offer trout, others spiny ray and still others that offer burbot (freshwater ling), but they all offer the same thing: angling during a season that often offers limited options to the ardent angler. You know...  [read more]
By: Dave Graybill   Article Category: Lakes    Date: 2/12/2012
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Spring Action Warming Up
The reports are beginning to come in and it's time for Spring Fishing!

First off, John Kruse interveiws NW icon and walleye guide Ed Iman on spring time trophy walleye fishing. Check out the Audio Section.

Next, Dave Graybill gives us the scoop on upper Columbia River rainbows and walleye. He also goes over some spring lakes opening NOW. Click Here to read the article.

One last try at Cowlitz River B runs gave us enough video footage for a new Video: Cowlitz River Float Trip with Nate Treat and Gringo Pescador.

Bass and Bi-valves, it's what's on tap at Ocean Shores and Bob Johansen gives you the information you need to go get em.

And - Bob Johansen is on hand with the latest new maps and overviews for you!

  • Holm (King - new bathymetric map)

  • Erickson(Skagit - new lake and map)

  • Everett(Skagit - new lake and bathymetric map)

  • Little Spearfish(Klickitat - new map)

  • Mowich(Pierce- new pictures)


  • Enjoy the updates and go fish!

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    Posted by: Mike Carey
    Posted: 04-02-2012, 10:18 AM
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    Spring? Not in Washington!
    75 degrees in Minnesota but in these parts we are getting dumped on with rain, snow, and wind. Yuck! Even so, there is hope...

    Dave Graybill reports on Central Washington Walleye and Steelheading Opportunties.

    And on to our MAPS! Exclusive bathometric maps from Lou S. for WashingtonLakes.com and only available on our site!:

  • Merwin Reservoir(Lewis)

  • Swift Reservoir (Skamania)

  • Yale Reservoir (Lewis)

  • Bob Johansen continues to provide us with new maps and bassy lakes to add to your list to explore!:

  • Egg (San Juan - new map)

  • Elk (Skamania - new lake and map)

  • Bennettsen (Mason - updated overview)

  • Black (Pacific - new map)

  • Jiggs (Mason)

  • Erdman (Mason - updated overview)

  • Boyd (Snohomish - updated overview)


  • Finally, I continue to work on film footage taken last year. Here's a video of an Alpine Lake hike, Barclay Lake in Snohomish County.
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    Posted by: Mike Carey
    Posted: 03-19-2012, 11:25 AM
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    Trout Time is Here!
    The Low Lands Opener was this past week and reports are beginning to come in. We have two articles from Dave Graybill about the Quincy are lakes:

    March Trout Opener

    Quincy Area Opener Results

    John Kruse reports on Oregon coast saltwater bottom fishing, steelheading, and bass fishing in the Audio Section.

    Anton Jones of Darrell and Dads Family Guide Service provides us with an Audio report on Chelan and Roses as well. In the Audio Section.

    Maps Maps and MORE Maps!

    An EXCLUSIVE from Lou for WashingtonLakes.com, the only contour map I am aware of for Riffe Lake AND again from Lou, a color contour map of Alder Lake!

    Bob Johansen hasn't forgotten us either:

  • Aldrich (Mason - new topo)

  • Ashes (Skamania - new topo)

  • Bay(Pierce - new map)

  • Dead(Clark - new lake and topo)

  • Devils(Snohomish - new lake and topo)

  • Don(Mason - new lake and topo)

  • Black Diamond(King - new lake and topo)

  • Keevies(King - new bass lake!)

  • Dorothy(King - new Alpine Lake Topo Map)

  • Echo(King - new topo)


  • Finally - our February Reports Contest winner was BentRod for his Beaver Lake report. Send us a fishing report to be entered in our free monthly drawing. You'll win prizes from our sponsors and a one year Premium Membership!
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    Posted: 03-05-2012, 10:04 AM
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    New Updates!
    Well the Shows are in the rear view mirror so it's time to get back to work with UPDATES!

    John Kruse has an Audio Report on Tri-Cities Walleye Tournements.

    Dave Graybill provides further information to help you get into the sport of ice fishing.

    Bob Johansen has sent me a BUNCH of new maps, topos, and pictures. Wow!

  • Calligan (King - new topo)

  • Boyd (Snohomish - new lake and topo)

  • Square(Kitsap - new map)

  • Island(Pacific - new topo)

  • Erdman(Mason - new lake and topo)

  • Deer Springs(Lincoln - new topo)

  • Bennettson(Mason - new lake and topo)

  • Cady(Mason - new topo)

  • Gissberg(Snohomish - new map)

  • Bay(Pierce - new topo)

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    Posted by: Mike Carey
    Posted: 02-12-2012, 03:40 PM
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