18 - Lake Roosevelt South End to Spokane Confluence

Air Temp: 26° - 30°
Method: Trolling
Species: Rainbow Trout
Bait: None
Color: Orange
Conditions: Cloudy
Tackle: Other
Time: Morning
Water Temp: 51° - 55°
Rating: 5
Views: 2043

CF and I set out to show our friend Tim what the winter fishery at Lake Roosevelt was all about. The cloud below us as we dropped down to Keller was gorgeous and multiple Turkeys and deer along the road made for a great pre-fish warmup. A cold NE wind swept across the empty parking lot at the launch. We headed 2 miles SW from the launch and had lines in the water by 8 AM. Fortunately we did not have to eat crow for Tim and boated 15 fish by 9:30, all C&R. Almost instantly the action slowed considerably and we boated another 20 over the next 4 hours. Kekeda flies in orange and black/orange were responsible for the majority of the fish on down riggers between 15-30 feet. We tried multiple plugs and sizes with an occasional fish. We landed more carryovers than last week and no fish less than 15 inches today. largest fish today was 20 inches. Water temperature was still 55 and there was a cold NE wind which made our heated canvas enclosure appreciated. I expect as the water temp lowers fish will congregate closer to the surface. With the Holiday I don't we will make it back until next week. Happy Thanksgiving to all!


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