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Wenatchee Lake Report
Chelan County, WA

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08/29/2014
61° - 65°
Trolling
Salmon
None
Red
Mostly Sunny
Dodger
Morning
09/01/2014
5
2025

Had a couple friends that had never been salmon fishing so decided to take them to lake Wenatchee on the way to Chelan for the long weekend. Got to the lake around 430 friday morning and were the first ones on the lake. We started marking the big schools of fish right away on the far side of the lake and didnt take long to put the first fish in boat. It was consistent action most of the morning with only a handful of boats on the water. Most of the fish were in pretty rough shape, but still good for smoking. The best setup was bare red hooks again about 12 inches from silver dodger. Was a great way to start the long weekend and was happy to get my friends into some fish. Perfect way to finish a great sockeye season


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Picture me trollin'
9/3/2014 8:36:00 PM
Looks like a full garbage can. People wonder why the state imposes limits
ReelCrazy25
9/4/2014 5:46:00 AM
I actually already smoked them all up and they tasted great. Thanks for your concern. Had three people on my boat also and there is 15 fish in the pic which is under our limit. So not sure what you're trying to say. Good luck and tight lines.
Picture me trollin'
9/4/2014 4:09:00 PM
When I go up there I keep what I want to eat fresh and maybe a few for the smoker. Looking at your past few reports it looks like you're some kind of subsistence survivor or doomsday preper. I'm just saying that catch and release is not that bad of a thing
ReelCrazy25
9/4/2014 4:42:00 PM
Ive been fishing my whole life and have done catch and release countless times and think its great you do that up there.Most of the time i take new people up that havent been fishing before and its nice to send them home with some fish . And if we werent eating the fish id totally agree with you. But i always eat everything i keep. And you can say what you want, but those fish still taste damn good smoked even when they're that dark. Fish and wildlife sets limits for a reason and as long as people are following the rules i dont see a problem with what type of fish people are eating.
Diamonddave
9/4/2014 10:21:00 PM
ReelCrazy25: I for one am happy for you! Your trip was a great one and I am sure your friends will have great memories! With in limits and smoking them is always a great way to enjoy our fish resources! Enjoy when I had my boat I did the same. Tight lines my friend!
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