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Having put my quest for walleye on Moses Lake behind me, I checked out the smallmouth bass fishing on a couple of the more popular waters here in Central Washington. I made a trip to Lake Chelan to shoot a Fishing TV Show for my web site, and the next day hit Banks Lake. I found smallmouth in good numbers in both lakes, and had a blast catching...  [read more]
By: Dave Graybill   Article Category: Bass   Date: 6/18/2013
The Memorial Weekend saw thousands of people visiting our area. The weather was mild and families were able to enjoy a terrific three day weekend over here. I made a trip to Moses Lake to try to do better than the dismal success I had last time I fished for walleye here. I did, too, but just barely. I was actually encouraged by a weather f...  [read more]
By: Dave Graybill   Article Category: Lakes   Date: 5/27/2013
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Fishing Season in Full Swing
Wow, the reports are flooding in and anglers are having great success fishing and crabbing this spring! Here's a taste of the updates on our web sites this past month:

Videos: Check out our most recent videos on Lake Chelan kokanee and mackinaw trout fishing, Palouse cat fishing, and a nice scenic overview of lake Cushman. In the Video Section And be sure to visit our YouTube page, "WashingtonLakes" and become a subscriber.

Audio: John Kruse has two new Audio Reports for us, one on Columbia River shad (6/15 report) and one on Palouse River Fishing (6/22)

Articles: Lot's of great new articles from Uncle Wes, Dave Graybill, Jason Brooks, and our Oregon fishing connection Pete Heley. Check them all out in the Articles and Stories Section.

Contests:We have two contests running. Our yearly Guess the Year End Members contest and our monthly Fishing Reports contest both have great prizes from our sponsors AND a Cabela's Gift Card. It's free to enter so go fishing and sent us your fishing reports. The more you fish and post reports the better your odds at winning!

Not to mention, a TON of new fishing reports coming in everyday!
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Posted by: Mike Carey
Posted: 06-18-2013, 09:27 AM
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Site Updates Early May Fishing and More!
As a Special Treat, Bob Johansen shares some memories of Ole's Resort on Lake Chapman. Pretty cool historical information!

Ole's Lake Chapman Resort

New articles by Dave Graybill, Uncle Wes Malnerg, and Oregon Fishing Updates from Pete Heley have been posted:

New Articles

In our Video Sections are a couple new Dave Graybill video shows as well:

Icicle River Springers:

Icicle River Springers

And from his Cooking Show, Top Cap Sirloin with Mike's Meats:

Top Sirloin with Mike's Meats

Sit back and enjoy!

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Posted by: Mike Carey
Posted: 05-13-2013, 09:03 AM
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April Report Contest Winner
I'm a little behind (35 reports in one day will do that). Our April Contest Winner is:

"CanoeingIt" for his Deep Lake Report!

CanoeingIt wins a $25 Cabela's gift card, a one year Premium Membership, and prizes from our Sponsors.

For your chance to win our monthly drawing, just be a registered member on the forum (it's free) and post a fishing report. The more reports you post the better your odds of winning!

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Posted by: Mike Carey
Posted: 05-07-2013, 09:51 AM
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Spring Time Updates!
Wow, as we head out of the end of winter and into Spring the options just multiple!
Ling Cod off the Westport Jetty...lowland lake openers...hot kokanee action at Lake Chelan... the list just goes on. Too much to cover so I recommend you keep an eye out on the growing number of Spring Fishing Reports anglers are posting. That said, here are a few highlights recently posted:

Westport Jetty Fishing Video. No lings but some fun black sea bass action. Remember to watch the horizon or you may get sea sick!

Dave Garybill reviews the Columbia National Wildlife Lakes just opened.

Two for One from John Kruse in the Audio Section. Spring Trout Fishing Tactics and Spring Chinook Fishing at Drano Lake.

And Pete Heley keeps us up to date on Oregon Angling Prospects.

Alright, no excuses, there's fish to be caught so go get em!

Oh, and be sure to post your fishing report for a chance at winning our monthly drawing for great prizes from our Sponsors and a free one year Premium Membership. Just post a fishing report and you are automatically entered!The more reports you post the better your chances at winning
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Posted by: Mike Carey
Posted: 04-01-2013, 10:39 AM
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