I too wish there were more "quality" waters. Fly fishing only, selective gear rules, 1 fish over 20"... It is very rare to catch a native or holdover trout over 20" that hasnt been just released from the tank.

WDFW thinks everyone on the westside is satisfied with going out and plunking power bait and taking home 5. Some lakes have tons of potential to produce 7+ lb trout if managed properly. I understand we need most lakes to generate revenue with the general fishing public(catchn'kill), but there has to be more than just 2 or 3 quality lakes. Heck, trout dont even taste that great

I believe the Cutthroat and Rainbow trout were the only Native fish species in our lakes...????
Didnt Californians bring anything better to WA than high gas prices, property taxes, and BASS? shoot
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"I have a fair idea of what to expect from the river, and usually, because I fish it that way, the river gives me approximately what I expect of it. But sooner or later something always comes up to change the set of my ways..."
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