columbia river smallies?

[bass77]

Anyone know when the smallies move up into the lakes off of the columbia river such as ash lake?

[Tar Heel]

I dont know Ash L, but most of the stretches I fish they seem to be working into spawning areas, coves inlets, marinas..... in mid to late may through mid June.Varies throughout the river, based on water temp, depth.... Bigger females are more predominate earlier til June, and there tends to be more males watching the nests after that.Where is Ash L?

[bass77]

Washington side near bridge of the gods.

[Bass78]

I fished Ash Lake last year with a friend, we only caught one small one.

[tnj8222]

Forget about ash lake. Go into the camas slough. My buddy used to live right there and have done well.

Believe it or not. But icehouse has 5 pound lms and a few at that.

[Sgt.Slaughter]

also the next lake past big ash...dunno the name...it's the one that the logging museum over looks....i got 4- 3-4lbers outta there last april..with a yellow rooster

[River Ranger]

I would bet most of the back waters up there have fish now willing to bite.

Not much snow melt this year.

[bass77]

I have heard good things about the pre spawn in ash lake thats why I ask.

[outonalimb]

Where is Icehouse?

[bass77]

Originally Posted by outonalimb

Where is Icehouse?

That little pond before bridge of the gods always full of weeds.

[Bass78]

Originally Posted by bass77

That little pond before bridge of the gods always full of weeds.

We need to hit those lakes in a couple weeks.

[catfishman89]

Theres actually bass in icehouse lake? Never tried it .

[Sgt.Slaughter]

yep....and the trout are on fire with the right spinner saw 2 of the brooders caught last sun.....i was 100 ft. away and they looked huge