I just ' stumbled ' across this web site and read " Jason's "
report from June 99. First, I have fished Baker Lake for over 30
years and have NEVER seen a Kokanee (silver) anywhere near 24" (or
15".) This is not to say that Jason did not believe he had caught
one, since he thought they were also hooking-up " Browns " in Baker !?

Anyway, fortunately they never encountered a warden with their 24"
and 15" Dolly Varden's. I don't think the warden would have believed
their story (but one never knows.)

I was amazed to hear that he could actually get to the other end of
the lake in June. My wife and I rode our motorcycles up in May and June
last year and their was NO water !! We actually walked across the
sand, from Baker Lake Resort to the other side.

This past weekend we fished up around Noisy Creek, starting out still
fishing in front of the dead snag (as usual) but had NO action, other then
then two big ole suckers. We tried the usual salmon eggs, maggots, etc.,
but did not bring any 'mix' to call them in (I don't like doing that anyway.)
I must say however, I have caught more then my share in this lake over the
years and have seen a slow and steady decline the last few. I have experienced
over the years that the ' bite ' around there does not start until about
9:00 am. No point in dragging out of bed before day break. I have seen
many great ' bites ' get underway around 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Another good bait
in this lake are miniature white marshmallows (have never used Power Bait).


I decided to troll using a wedding ring with worm, at about 25 feet in 80 to
90 feet of water, using downriggers. In less then an hour, we hooked and
and released three nice Dolly Varden (17, 18 and 19 1/2 inches) which
surprised us, since we have NEVER caught one at Baker? Later, while
trolling back down the lake, we hooked into a few small 'silvers ' and
called it a day. The mountain view was great as usual (on a clear day),
the air was warm and the water flat. But, it was time to take mother home
for children bearing gifts.

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