Im going to try this once this year, if it goes well, Ill continue annually.
Please, if you use this report, TAKE CARE OF YOUR FISH! This means to capture, slit the swim bladder AND the entire stomach contents (3 full length, full depth cuts in the abdominal cavity), then either stringer or retain the fish in a garbage can/bucket/livewell. When the time comes:
TAKE YOUR FISH TO DEEP WATER TO DUMP THEM!
They make great crab bait, bear bait, fertilizer for gardens, and a million other uses.
DO NOT LEAVE THE FISH IN THE PADS!!!!!
With all that being said, and with an eye on everyone's compliance:
THE CARP ARE ON THE BOIL!
If you are looking for your opening to get the bow out and sharpen your archery skills, archery season is in full swing on Lake Spokane. The Nine Mile area, Felton slough, and the Sportsman's cove areas are all padding up, all have boiling carp, and the pads are still relatively small so they are easier to spot at longer ranges so you can creep up on em.
Please mind your fish, and I will make a point of posting every year if compliance is good. I don't like having to get 55 gallon garbage cans and cleaning up after the carp hunters, but I want everyone to get a chance at getting their carp, as it is quite a bit of sport for those who enjoy it. This is one of the premier lakes for it, with trophy sized fish, good access, and large numbers of fish to be taken.
Finally, if you are dumping your fish in the pads, I do like to jot down your hull numbers, make a phone call or two, and let you enjoy the same pleasure I do. If you give me the opportunity to smell your dead fish in my backyard, I will be happy to reciprocate the opportunity.
Best of luck archers!
E
Lake Spokane carp
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RE:Lake Spokane carp
My rose bushes and rhodies are very fond of fish fertilizer. Carp and shad are their favorites. I whack them into chunks and bury them DEEP by the plants. I learned the hard way that if you don't bury them deep enough every stray cat, possum, and raccoon for miles will be your new best (unwanted) friend.
Life's short - fish hard!