It was racist AND insulting, so the web site's owner deleted it. I sure hope you got to read the replies before it was deleted. The owner, the administrators, and the mods, can delete anything they want, or deem necessary.LiveBaitNinja wrote:well, my first post in Secret Lakes was deleted without rhyme or reason. Someone found offense in a description of an old quarry. Awesome.
We're off to a great start here, apparently.
No point in putting too much into posts if they're just going to disappear.
Recent: smallies in the Columbia at Wintler Park, largemouth in the upper reaches of Salmon Creek.
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Hey Jamie, welcome tot he forums! One of my favorite lakes growing up is near Marysville, Lake Roesiger. Caught THOUSANDS of perch, trout, catfish, and bluegill out of that lake! One of my uncles and his wife and kid still live there too. (In Marysville, not Lake RoesigerTrueJamo wrote:Name: Jamie
Age: 30
Location: Marysville, WA
Hobbies: Fishing and Video Games
What You Do: Medical Assistant
Favorite Species To Fish For: Anything
Where You Fish The Most: Gissberg Twin Lakes and Lake Cassidy
How Long You Have Been Fishing: Well, I fished a couple times when I was a kid but just recently picked it back up.
How You Got Introduced To Fishing: Parents
What Do You Do When Your Not Fishing: Play video games
) Hope you enjoy your stay here, looking forward to your posts and reports!Very nice. My problem has been not having a boat. I know it's possible to shore fish, but I'm thinking it's just too cold so the fish aren't coming that close to shore. Been to Goodwin, Cassidy, and Gissberg and haven't even got a nibble. I've only seen one person on shore out of the 4 days I went in a row catch a fish, and it was only the one fish. But I see all these boats with people fishing and having fish finders so I know the fish are somewhere, just not close enough to shore. Shore fishing is rough.Juniah87 wrote:Hey Jamie, welcome tot he forums! One of my favorite lakes growing up is near Marysville, Lake Roesiger. Caught THOUSANDS of perch, trout, catfish, and bluegill out of that lake! One of my uncles and his wife and kid still live there too. (In Marysville, not Lake Roesiger
I know exactly what you mean, I'm in the same boat (pun intended!TrueJamo wrote:Very nice. My problem has been not having a boat. I know it's possible to shore fish, but I'm thinking it's just too cold so the fish aren't coming that close to shore. Been to Goodwin, Cassidy, and Gissberg and haven't even got a nibble. I've only seen one person on shore out of the 4 days I went in a row catch a fish, and it was only the one fish. But I see all these boats with people fishing and having fish finders so I know the fish are somewhere, just not close enough to shore. Shore fishing is rough.Juniah87 wrote:Hey Jamie, welcome tot he forums! One of my favorite lakes growing up is near Marysville, Lake Roesiger. Caught THOUSANDS of perch, trout, catfish, and bluegill out of that lake! One of my uncles and his wife and kid still live there too. (In Marysville, not Lake Roesiger
) It's tough to find lakes with both decent shore access and decent fishing. I think you are right about the weather, I just got back from Silver Lake down in Cowlitz county and the lilly pads are just now starting to sprout up. After the crummy winter we had this year, I'm itching for my fishing fix! I've only had luck at Island Lake in Mason county so far, but that's just because trout lodge came and planted while I was there, I didn't catch anything until he showed up, then caught my limin in about 15 minutes, haha! Make sure to watch WDFW's weekly plant records as we approach the opener, that's probably our best bet at finding fish!Welcome to the forums, aaholschbach! (And welcome to the Pacific Nowrthwest, too!) Coldwater species are a lot more popular in this state, however in your location there are a handful of warmwater species lakes that may tickle your fancy, though the fish may not be as big as you are used to. Do you have an Oregon fishing license as well? There are a lot of really good oportunities (and usually better weather!) a few miles to your south. I had family in southern Oregon when growing up and did a lot of fishing on the rogue and umpqua rivers, I caught a 3 pound suckerfish from the Rogue when I was about 14 years old, it was the first one I had ever seen. My uncle swore it bit him, haha!aaholschbach wrote:I apologize: I missed this thread before making my first post, but I am new here and new to fishing in the state of Washington as well. I relocated from a Midwest/Great Lakes state where I mainly fished for bass and panfish or used bottom rigs for catfish and suckers (not having a boat limited my options a little). I picked myself up a modest fishing kayak, so I'm looking forward to utilizing that.
Name: Alyssa
Age: 29
Location: Clark County
Occupation: Paper pusher, soon-to-be student again
Favorite Species: Crappies, Smallmouth, Panfish (but looking to start trying my hand at trout and, eventually, steelhead and salmon
Where I fish the most: Nowhere in Washington yet, so the quest begins
How long: Since I was a kid, but not at all in the last two years and that needs to change
How introduced: Mostly through my cousins and uncles (my dad was more of a car guy); one of my cousins was my main fishing partner back in my home state
When not fishing: working, hiking, video games, and exploring the NW
I may get an Oregon license in the future, but probably not this year. There was a bit of sticker shock when I saw the cost of a non-resident license. There should be enough on this side of the Columbia to keep me occupied for now.Juniah87 wrote: Do you have an Oregon fishing license as well? There are a lot of really good oportunities (and usually better weather!) a few miles to your south.
I've been having a great time thus far! Washington is absolutely beautiful and I'm looking forward to moving beyond hiking to fishing and quite probably camping.Juniah87 wrote:I hope you have a great time exploring everything Washington has to offer in outdoor recreation, there certainly is a lot of it!
I will be restricting my kayaking to lakes and maybe a few tributaries for now. I played enough Oregon Trail as a kid to know rafting the Columbia can be quite perilous. :DAmx wrote: If you fish the Columbia River, in that kayak, be VERY careful of the current, the big ship's wakes, and the weather, along with the wind.
