hewesbob
1/31/2014 9:35:00 AMThis is meant as a question, please don't take it as sarcasm. With the numbers of fish that the guides are pulling out of the trench area, aren't you guys concerned about over fishing it? Fishing at those depths it seems that every fish that comes to the top has to be kept weather it is a spawning female or what ever. Just wondering because over the years I have seen a lot of good fisheries ruined by over fishing them.
Darrell and Dad's
2/1/2014 6:14:00 AMHi: Thanks for the comment. In the WA Lakes archives, there is an article that I authored to answer those concerns and explain the management rationale on Lake Chelan. Please read that article and email me at antonj@aol.com if I can answer further questions. Thanks, Anton
hewesbob
2/1/2014 7:58:00 AMOK thanks for answering my question. After doing a little more reading I have a better understanding. I am looking forward to fishing Lake Chelan this spring for a couple of weeks and as I told another guide I think I will book a trip with one of you guys so I can learn a little more about the Lake Trout. Once again thanks.
Darrell and Dad's
2/1/2014 3:29:00 PMThanks, it is a very different fishery with unique management goals, forage base as well as an unusual amount space available for escapement. The article should produce some more questions about the potential for our lake. Have fun on the water when you come and enjoy the prettiest place on earth.