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Franklin County, WA

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12/01/2012
51° - 55°
Other
Carp
Cloudy
Other
Afternoon
12/01/2012
1
1682

Thought I'd go up and take a look at my carp-sticking spot on Scootney, for the lack of anything better to do. I was rather shocked to see my usual spot probably 6-8' above the water level. Usually that water is 4-6' deep. That lake can really experience some serious variation in water level. After leaving my spot, I drove into the area near the boat launch. That whole arm that you circle around to get to the launch is now dry (or mud flats). Incredible.

So obviously, no shooting to be had. Guess I'll have to wait until spring...


Comments

tluedeke
12/1/2012 9:15:00 PM
BTW, if any of you folks have experience fishing Scootney at this time of year (low water, cool water temps), I'd love to hear your thoughts.
fishinChristian
12/2/2012 1:02:00 PM
Switch to walleye and panfish this time of year. The schools tend to scatter fairly deep, but when you hit the school, it's usually pretty good. There are some big perch in there. Used to be some good crappie fishing, but not so many in recent years, for me anyway. I haven't fished that lake much in the fall recently because I found I needed to fish it several times in a row to get a good feel for the pattern, and at the price of gas "in this economy"... Ever notice how much that phrase is used now? Anyway, I'd fish for walleye in that lake now. In your area, I'd hit the Columbia till I got the patterns, especially around McNary. My 2/10's of a cent worth (inflation).
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