Lake washington

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Originally Posted by deltarat

I think 15 would be a good limit of any lake. That is a good mess of fish. You can continue to fish for fun because that is what it is all about for most of us anyway. We don't have to fish to be able to eat as in the olden days. Get a counter for bragging rights if you need to do that.

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Agree 100%. 15 fish, 30 for two is more than plenty to keep and eat.

We just got back yesterday from Lake Washington. I love the lake, the beauty of the cypress and the tranquil environment.
Over the past 3 years, it seems that our trips down have seen a decrease in size or quality of fish that the lake is famous for.
I will be back, but our group will be going to a different state and knock one more off of our bucket list.
I agree with lowering the creel limit, but I would also remove the capability to keep 5 "unders". Regardless if you have a catch and release mentality, and lower the creel, allowing sportsman to keep under sized fish is degrading your genetics and trophy argument.
We caught less 2lb fish this year than last year. The pressure that the lake is experiencing is not helping, but we have to allow the biologist to do their jobs as stated earlier.
I have never heard of sportsman complaining about other duck hunters wasting game, or shooting too many. Most folks pitch waterfowl in their trash cans after all the duck commander photos are taken.

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The problem with Washington is that's it's a really small and simple lake to figure out. The only thing that saves it from being picked clean is high winds and the fact its in a fairly remote, low population area with limit amenities.


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Well I will be there starting Thursday thru Saturday fishing in Crappiemasters event. I can assure you the majority of us tournament fishermen turn our catch back into the lakes. It is a wonderful lake that I hope does not fold to the pressure like a cheap lawn chair. That being said I fish hard every weekend that I can rarely do I wanna fillet 30 fish I would not have anywhere to put them. I think it is the boasting of pictures on internet anout "got my limit" I wish they would reduce my home lake of Darbonne to 20 and 12". Have you ever measured a 12" crappie he is not all that big. With that I can't get there fast enough with my boat full of rods and minnows.

One of the big problems that should be eliminated is all these people that come to Lake Washington with their freezers in the back of their trucks. They keep every fish they catch no matter the size. When the damn freezer is worth more than the truck this should notify the proper authorities that Washington has a problem.

Is there a tourney at Washington this weekend?

Yes, Crappie Masters

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Originally Posted by slabin

Before you bash me let me say that I do troll from time to time with that being said. Lets be honest trolling is whats hurting that lake and its just not that lake it has the potential to hurt every lake 90% of the fish that come out of Washington or the big 4 are from trolling like it or not. And most trollers couldn't catch a fish unless someone told them where to go now don't get me wrong some are as good as they come. But when folks ask where to go on a lake the answer is find the boats and thats what he does he has know clue as to why the fish are even in that area. Now I dont have a problem with people catching fish trolling if its legal do it and enjoy.

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Agreed [emoji3]

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Ok cross that one off for this week. Thanks John.

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Originally Posted by chardonsdad

One of the big problems that should be eliminated is all these people that come to Lake Washington with their freezers in the back of their trucks. They keep every fish they catch no matter the size. When the damn freezer is worth more than the truck this should notify the proper authorities that Washington has a problem.

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I recently wrote our local commissioner regarding my concerns with Lake Washington and this was his reply: "Below is a memo you might want to read. 　For some time, rumors have floated around that people from out of state are coming here catching fish and selling them in their home states. 　While you mention Lake Washington, those rumors also apply to Enid, Sardis, and other lakes. However, we at the department do not have any concrete evidence this has taken place and we have investigated these rumors. 　Your email also suggests there is a decline in the number of crappie in Lake Washington. Our biologists don’t see that and in fact say our numbers have been stable and consistent for 20 years."