Trout and Lake Fishing

Fishing our lakes can be fun! I keep these trips a bit shorter (3 hours is plenty) and low-cost so you can get out and have fun. These are a great entry into fishing if you are new, or if you simply don’t have a boat, and are perfect for if you are a family with kids. This is your gateway trip into a fishing addiction.

I separate my trips into designated “Trout” and “Lake Fishing” trips as our methods and fish we’ll target vary depending on time of year. I fish trout by trolling with spoons and Powerbait on our lowland lakes from the opener to the end of May while they are chock-full of fish from WDFW planting them.

I shift over to panfish (perch, crappie, bluegills, pumpkin seeds, etc.) and a bit of bass for the summer months in between salmon fishing. I like to use very lightweight rods with the drag set way down on the reels, then rig up either jigs with worms or rooster tails and fish the shallows. Trout can sometimes be taken too when fishing for panfish. My panfishing trip is catch-and-release except for trout, and exceptionally large panfish—the little guys just aren’t worth it.

These are such a fun trip for younger kids. The fishing is easy, the different types of fish they get to see is cool and colorful, and the action is typically quite constant. If the fish are biting well, a good day and a couple buckets of worms can see 60-100 fish.

What is Provided:

  • High-end rods and reels.

  • All bait and tackle.

  • Fish cleaning.

  • A fun, memorable trip.

What to Bring:

  • Snacks, drinks and/or coffee.

  • A jacket or hoodie.

  • A way to take pictures.

  • A small cooler to transport your catch. If you live a substantial distance away, also have ice.

  • WA freshwater or combo fishing license.

  • Sunscreen, particularly for the ‘Lake Fishing’ trips.

  • A smile.

  • If they are under 16, no! Fishing our lakes is free to them and they do not need a license. 16 and older must have either a freshwater or combo license.

  • If you want, yes, you may bring your own gear, but I do provide it all.

  • 3 hours, or until trout limits are reached. This is usually plenty of time.

  • 5 trout per person, per day.

  • Yes, basic cleaning of all fish is included (de-headed and gutted).

    Fish will be put in a bag for transport home.

  • With my Wooldridge, I can fish the following lakes:

    Lake McMurray, Clear Lake, Beaver Lake

    With my smaller 12-foot boat, I can fish those lakes plus the following lakes that have gas motor restrictions:

    Lake 16, Cain Lake