I'm also kind of new to Ft Lewis area. We've been here since Sept. My wife is a 68W in the Army. We came from Ft Polk where the fishing is awesome!! I haven't gotten out to fish yet, cuz it's so cold and the fishing license starts in April here. I will surely be getting my license in April. I own a 2012 Hobie Outback kayak and love Crappie fishing. Maybe we can hook up and find some slabs some day.