What’s hot is
trolling for Lake Trout on Lake Chelan in the trench. For a change of pace, Grimes Lake is
pumping out nice numbers of Lahontan Cutthroat trout with many over 20
inches. The Sockeye and Chinook are
on their way to the Upper Columbia.
Kokanee have been getting a lot more difficult to catch during the last
reporting period.
Lake Trout continue to
bite trolled Worden Lures T4 purple glow flatfish on the Bar early in the
morning, albeit inconsistently.
Later in the morning look for groups of fish in the trench. Then troll Mack’s Lures Cha Cha
Squidders baited with a strip of Northern Pikeminnow through them. Look for those groups on your sonar in
depths of 175 to 245 feet deep. Hit
one group of fish a couple of times then go find another group to entice.
Fish Grimes Lake with
either Chronomids or Wooly Buggers for best success. As the surface temperature warms, you’ll
have to present those flies deeper in the water column.
Our Upper Columbia
Chinook and Sockeye are getting closer.
They aren’t arriving
above Wells Dam in numbers yet, but it is starting. Continue to keep your fingers crossed
that we get a thermal barrier built up at the mouth of the Okanogan. This warmer
water is needed in order to keep the Sockeye from running up the Okanogan making
them available to us anglers.
Your fishing tip of the
week is a reminder of the three most important points to be consistently
successful in fishing Lake Chelan; maintain a 5’ to 10’ depth off the bottom of
the lake, maintain a steady speed to match your lure, and use a scent that
covers up human smells.
The kid’s tip of the
week is to create a game with a mister or raw water wash hose by squirting small
amounts of water at them. This is always fun as well as keeps them cooler during
these hotter days of summer. Tuck a small spray bottle in your bag and let the
kids start their own fun.
The safety tip of the
week is to keep a close eye on the weather reports as well as a purposeful look
at the horizon. Friends this past
week were caught in a sudden storm that resulted in two damaged boats. Luckily
all the people involved were okay, but rightfully frightened. It’s always best to be aware of your
surroundings; boats, jet skis, people and mother nature. Remember safety is the most important
part of an enjoyable day on the water.
Anton Jones of Darrell
& Dad's Family Guide Service
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Pictured: 7/4/12:
Dean Peterson of Chelan and Steve York of Decatur, GA with their Lake Chelan
double. The big fish was 20.1 lb.
Also Pictured: 7/7/12
: Lisa of Bellevue with a 24" Grimes Lahontan!
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