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rob bauerle



Joined: 07 Oct 2010
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City/Region: spokane
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think that Lake Roosevelt is an un tapped gem. many coves, places to camp,,usually quiet
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T.R. Bauer



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roosevelt is the best freshwater lake in Washington for multiple day excusions and camping trips in my opinion. The fishing can be incredible between Hawk Creek and Spring Canyon for rainbows while trolling a fly. It can also be fantastic by Hunters near the 74 mile mark for walleye. It does get busy too, but it is really huge. And normally has superb weather. Gas really isn't an issue as if you leave spring canyon on full you can easilly make it to 7 Bays Resort or the Spokane Tribe Casino Marina at the Spokane Confluence. I think the next gas is up near Colville, but easilly doable and isn't that far of a run. If fact, you can go way up that way and still make it back to marina on the Spokane/Columbia confluence. You will find the best fishing for rainbows near Spring Canyon for sure.

As far as Priest Rapids, I used to fish Hanford all the time and yes the water fluctuates a lot due to irrigation needs and electricity. You won't have any trouble launching though. Lots of 20 foot boats run past Vernita Bridge as there is plenty of water. My good friend ran a 22 foot Starcraft for years all through there with a prop. I don't remember ever him ever having trouble with that. In fact, all of our fishing was with downriggers as the in most places the channel is quite deep and wide. Watch for rocks as it is a river. If kings are running, the fishing can be very good upstream of Vernita Bridge where the boats are.....fish a K16 with a wrapped sardine (if they still allow it) and you will probably get into them.
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rogerbum



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven't taken my own boat to Lake Chelan but have done a few trips over there using the Lady of the Lake and Lady Cat boats to ferry me up and back. The southern and northern parts of the lake are completely different environs. The south is desert like and busy with all kinds of boats and jet skis. The north is rainforest and much quieter in terms of boat traffic. Several years ago we spent 4th of July weekend on the north end and it was pretty quiet in terms of boat traffic. I rented a little Livingston and puttered around for a day or so and I don't recall seeing more than a few other boats out and about.

It can get windy in the afternoons and as was pointed out, the long section between the S and N ends has very few places to hide out. Once you're in the N. end, there's plenty more options. I believe you're right about the dock at Stehekin being National Park as the entire N end on the E side is part of N. Cascades National Park. I really love it up there and feel that area is underused relative to what I would expect given the proximity to Seattle, the natural beauty and the availability of food, accommodations and other supplies in Stehekin. The restaurant there is quite good and there's a small store that can meet the needs of most campers. There's even a bit of fishing tackle available. Speaking of fishing, I had my best day of trout fishing ever standing on the N side of Prince Creek where it empties into the lake. I caught 15 cut throat there in a couple of hours and couldn't get one under 2lbs. The average was around 4 and a few were bigger. The fishing up stream is also quite good but after leaving the mouth, it's a 3-4 mile hike up a 8% gradient to get to a place where you can fish again. I caught and released about 70 fish up there in around 90 mins. Every rock had 4-6 fish in behind it and all I had to do was drop a bead head fly in behind the rock and pull 'em out.

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hardee



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have spent many trips on Chelan, in other boats, from the Lady of the Lake down through the progression of Lady II and Lady Express (which is one cool boat if you like the aluminum side. {It's like an 70 foot ski boat] and it is fun for the ride.) One summer we did the full length of the lake in a 14ft Zodiac.

The Up Lake end is by for my favorite, I am liking what I am hearing abut white sandy beaches on Roosevelt, and it sounds like the PM winds are less of an issue. What navigation systems are working on Roosevelt? My Raymarine Fishing chip runs out of chart about half way up Chelan. Have not looked at Roosevelt yet. Will try that this weekend. And maybe the Garmin.

Thanks. How about parking along Roosevelt? Any places special, or to avoid? Thanks again,

Harvey
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PaulNBriannaLynn



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Of the places I have been I would expect the truck parking is a little safer safer at Keller Ferry. We never had a break in leaving our rig at Spring Canyon but its more remote, and there were signs posted not to leave valuables. At Keller Ferry it's developed so thieves might not be as likely to be lurking around. I really have no clue though, we never had any issues while there.
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hardee



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks PNB. I am looking at a week of parking. Just not sure which lake, but Roosevelt is sounding very interesting.

Harvey
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