Northwest Fishing Reports

I was just wondering when bass fishing really gets good during the pre spwan season. I live near Lake Washington so any advice for that area would be best

Depends on the weather to increase the water temp, right now for Lake Washington you'll see them starting the prespawn migration, but it's not the full swing. The past several years it's typically in April sometimes mid April to early May. I would say this year it'll probably be in mid April.

Another thing about prespawn and spawn, the bigger lakes like Lake Washington will have fish spawn at different times. There'll be some early fish and then late fish.

kzoo wrote:Depends on the weather to increase the water temp, right now for Lake Washington you'll see them starting the prespawn migration, but it's not the full swing. The past several years it's typically in April sometimes mid April to early May. I would say this year it'll probably be in mid April.

Another thing about prespawn and spawn, the bigger lakes like Lake Washington will have fish spawn at different times. There'll be some early fish and then late fish.

Great summary Paul , Jake what ever you decided to do i wouldnt suggest going up to lake union (warms faster) with a suspending jerk Bait ! Nope , you might get your rod snatched from ya up there..

where couuld i buy one of these suspending jerk baits

Auburn Sports and Marine.

There is a place in Woodenville also. I can never remember who or exactly where it is. Some place in Bellevue also.

thanks any ideas on what color patters will work best on lake union this time of year?

Darker Colors For Sure:-$ . Green To Black:cheers: ! Fishing is better when the water temps are more stable. At a steady 62* Bass will start there spawn.