Downs Lake closed with a bang in 05.Several boats would come in with 100 plus perch catches.Most folks release any perch less than 1/2 pound during Aug. and Sept.Two folks from Levenworth (one fishing bass the other for crappie)had an fantastic ten day stay in Sept. limits of 1-2 pound crappie every day and so many bass up to 8 1/2 pounds he may never fish another lake.A word to the folks that have come in as customers and left as friends,because of family illness we will be limiting our services this year.Not sure yet how much,but we will keep you posted.Washington fish and game backed out on thier end of the deal to move the opening date to March 1st 06(a man is only as good as his word).We will open the last weekend of April as always.Nita and I are looking forward to seeing all of you. Till then keep your worms warm and dont foget to buy a current license(WFG needs the money) BOB

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