Bob R
3/16/2011 1:16:00 PMI would suggest using the lake index to look at past reports for this lake at this time of year in past years. Change dates at top of page for beaver lake and hit reset to show how far back you wish to go.You can learn a lot about a lake and what others have used successfully at various times of the year by utilizing this great site. From what I just read it's a tough lake at this time of year even for guys fishing from boats, water temp. has got the doldrums on trout, they are pretty lethargic at this time of year. Good news is that as the days get longer the bugs will start up and the trout will be hungry again. Our last two trips have improved from a month ago. Bob R
Bellevue53
3/16/2011 1:57:00 PMthanks BoB R, i will do that. When the season starts up i will be going to pine and wilderness mostly, this lake is difficult.
Spiegel
3/16/2011 2:36:00 PMBeaver is not difficult, it's only difficult from shore. Fishing from shore is mostly when the lake is stoked, before the fish get smart and avoid "dangerous" places. But I have got fish out of Beaver In January this year, big ones (brood stock planted in November). I have not fished it February or March, so I can't say how it's now... but I bet that if I had been there with my secret setup (I mentioned it in some other report) by the shallow grassy area about 100 yards to the left of the park, I would get some fish at the very end of the grassy area (transition area from shallow to deep). The only thing I don't give up is my secret setup, because it's useful in so many lakes and not many people fish that way. All I say is that it is not power bait, power egg or any other similar bait.
kzoo
3/16/2011 7:42:00 PMI don't think they planted the place yet. Should be pretty soon. If you're into the little planters, they'll be plenty to catch from shore.
natenez
3/17/2011 1:09:00 PMBeaver Lake is the lake I love to hate. For me it is usually feast or famine there. So I get where you can comming from Bellevue.
Others have given some great advice. The upcomming plants & warmer weather will help things pick up, of course you'll get more people fishing next to you too. BTW, Beaver is great after opening day because everyone else is shoulder to shoulder at Pine.
Here are some more tips:
1) Go on warmer days when the fish are more active
2) Use a bit bigger bait - give those fish a reason to move
3) Don't just let your bait soak - recast every 10 mins or so. A nice SMALL splash can cause the fish to come investigate.
4) "Ring the dinner bell" - do a couple quick jerks on your line every couple of mins to make the bait move & get the fish's attention.
5) Move around a bit - with the cold water the fish aren't cruising all over the lake, so go find them
Don't give up. Winter fishing can be hard and fustrating. But it will get better.
Others have given some great advice. The upcomming plants & warmer weather will help things pick up, of course you'll get more people fishing next to you too. BTW, Beaver is great after opening day because everyone else is shoulder to shoulder at Pine.
Here are some more tips:
1) Go on warmer days when the fish are more active
2) Use a bit bigger bait - give those fish a reason to move
3) Don't just let your bait soak - recast every 10 mins or so. A nice SMALL splash can cause the fish to come investigate.
4) "Ring the dinner bell" - do a couple quick jerks on your line every couple of mins to make the bait move & get the fish's attention.
5) Move around a bit - with the cold water the fish aren't cruising all over the lake, so go find them
Don't give up. Winter fishing can be hard and fustrating. But it will get better.
outdoorpot
4/3/2011 4:38:00 PMIve never been to beaver lake before, where is the best spot to fish from the shore? It looks like all the docks are privately owned.