Drano Lake

We have had nothing but very good reports coming out of Drano Lake for the past few weeks. Many of the customers have been getting limits out of the lake on a very regular basis. With the numbers of Chinook going over the dam this fishery should continue for some time. As far as techniques go it has been a little of everything. I would go down with a good variety of gear and start by fishing a little smorgasbord of gear to find what the fish are wanting. Plug cut herring in red or green size has been a mainstay. Trolling plugs such as Brads Wigglers in the magnum size in fluorescent red, red herring bone or fire tiger colors have been very productive at times. The Yakima Bait Co. Mag Lips plugs have also been a real producer in the lake. Trolled prawns behind a spinner blade has also had its times.

For the bank fishermen, try casting magnum Brads Wigglers or Vibrex Spinners to entice these springers.

This fishery is a little bit of a zoo to say the least and you have to keep your cool in the crowded conditions but overall everyone is fairly pleasant and quite tolerant.