Just thought I would throw my .001 of a cent into the topic of SW WA lakes and selective Regs. I believe we have ample opportunity in the area for selective and fly only waters. I would hate to see a bait restriction on any of our local put and take lakes, Battle Ground, Kline Line, Kress and Horseshoe. I believe it would be taking away opportunities for the younger fishers. Realisticly there are quite a few kids who ride their bikes or walk to these lakes with out their parents and fish. A dozen worms is around a buck and a jar of PB is a couple dollars. Throw in some hooks, bobber and weights and your up to 7 or 8 dollars. In my opinion these anglers are the future and I can't think of any other sport or hobby that could be better for shaping a kids future. The bottom line for kids to get hooked on fishing is to catch fish and bait is the easiest way for catching fish.
As far adding some lakes for the selective fishing and supplementing others, I would have to disagree with fishnfella about The St. Helens area lakes. There are 4 lakes located just west of Coldwater Lake that have a very rich food base and grow some incredible fish. These lakes would offer some tremendous fishing if a selective fishery were in place. As far as Castle Lake, there should absolutly not be any stocking in this lake. The lake has never been stocked and I don't see a need to start now. The average size has gone down from 16" to around 12" in the past decade, but the number of fish present in the lake has rising. I think this can be attributed to the lakes natural progression. Anyways, it's still great fishing. There's not to many places where you can catch and release over 50 wild trout in a day. Now if we could just talk the USFS into opening Spirit Lake!!