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[bvpatten]

The son in law is heading there tues. have heard they are catching some nice fish, but don't know on what or where on the lake. they will have my boat so they can move around.
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[TopH2O]

I'm headed over there on Tuesday morning. I'm going to meet a friend who will have his boat. We are going to try for everything. The water is very high, possibly full, so the locations I caught fish this winter will be 12 to 15 feet deeper. It should be interesting.

I will post a report Tuesday night.

Mike
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[TubeDude]

[#0000FF]Had an "unofficial" report from last Friday, for Rabbit Gulch. Water level is pretty much at the top. Water temp still a chilly 41 degrees...and pretty clear.

Fishing on flies (mostly green patterns) was good for quite a few big rainbows, a few browns and even a couple of prespawn walleyes over 20 inches.

From other reports I have heard the rainbows are all over the lake...from right along the shore out to the middle. Biggest fish are being caught from 12' to 20' deep on a variety of baits and lures. Walleye are being caught (sporadically) in water under 25' and on the usual walleye offerings. Those kept and filleted from last week had small perch in them.

Once the water warms up a few degrees the walleyes will be spawning and will be more difficult to find and catch during daytime hours. But by the middle of May the post spawn bite should be starting. That's when I spend more time over there.
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[cutter4]

Ive never fished Starvy before,and was wondering if there are any good shore fishing areas.My wife hates boats so I try and keep her happy.[angelic]
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[TubeDude]

[#0000FF]Probably the easiest shore fishing is around the main state park camping area. Several sandy beaches with some rock. Lots of trout caught both in the boat launch area and off the beaches along both sides.

There are a lot of guys who just throw white plastics...tubes or twisters. Others like spinners and small crankbaits. For more relaxed fishing soak crawlers or powerbait. Keep making shorter or longer casts until you find the zone.

Here are some maps that might help.

With the lake approaching high water a lot of spots that can be good for shore fishing are probably underwater. And if you have your wife with you she will appreciate having the amenities (flush toilets) of the state park marina area. All other areas around the lake are "primitive" pit toilets, with no running water. There is a fish cleaning station at the state park also. Hope you have need of it.
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[cutter4]

Thanks Tube Dude,Looks like we are going to get up there next week.(And thanks for the info on the Johns she will appreciate that.)[cool]
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[TubeDude]

[#0000FF]Hey, as a veteran of a few trips with a wife and daughters I know all about the importance of the "creature comforts". That's one of the things I always try to factor in when someone asks about a place to go. Will there be ladies and/or kids? If so you might have to trade preferred fishing spots for the amenities. If you ever want them to go again...or speak to you again...you gotta think about keeping them happy.
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[Watershadow]

Concur with tube dude on that area; its pretty good along through there. A little later, like May/June, you can get some nice smallies around there too. I've done pretty well in that area on floating number 7 or 9 gold/black rapalas and small crankbaits that imitate crawdads, from the shore.

Probably mostly bows right now...but man, they fight like a rocket and are quite good to eat from that body of water.

Enjoy, and plus 1 for taking the wife!
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[bvpatten]

thanks for the info guys, I will pass the info along to the son-in-law and grand kids who are out fishing in my boat while I'm at work " grumble mumble" My regret is that I'm not with them, not that they are using "MY'" boat.
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