Went over to Haller lake for the first time this year. Nobody on the water. Raining lightly, entirely too cold for mid April. It's less than 5 min. from home. For those who may know about the access point on 125th street, it has been completely rebuilt by the City of Seattle Parks Dept. It has a very nice gravel pathway leading to the water, with nice plantings etc. A couple of metal picnic sitting areas. Should note that this access point could accommodate 3 shore fisher peeps if need be.
Anyway.... I have never even seen a fish in this lake until today. Although I'm sure there always has been trout and bass here. I fished some of Daniel T's plastics, I trolled a worm around the lake, I trolled a Needlefish, tried some green grubs, etc. Did not have any bites at all. But I did see a fair amount of small trout surfacing or jumping. I was pleased to see some dink bass follow Daniel T's gear in to the float tube. Honestly this was probably the most fish action I've seen on a lake without having a single bite. I'll try it back in another 3 weeks. (I did watch a beautiful predator/raptor type bird do some fishing. He was successful for small trout, taking them airborne.)