Decided to try my luck at Sequalitchew Lake on Fort Lewis this morning. The species I was trying to catch was crappie. Hit the water motivated to catch my crappie creel limit....well at least that was goal. Unfortunately, after combing the entire lake thrice, I got nothing. I fished brush piles and structures. Also my fish finder alarmed twice and I saw very small fish but that was it. I think I saw 4ea beavers or it could have been otters. Maybe they are eating the fish. I'm not certain. Water temp was 47-48 degrees maybe that had something to do with it. The depth average was 6-10 feet and 15-19 feet in a few isolated spots. There were others fishing as well and they were having zero luck. Maybe its still too cold for crappie, I will try this lake again once the temp goes up. Tomorrow, I will try Lewis Lake for the elusive Washington State crappie. Open for any fishing lakes or pothole recommendations that hold crappie. Keep fishing and love life!


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