Cascade, Horsethief, Warm Lake, or...?

[StillinID]

Hello all,

I am hoping to get out this weekend for at least a day trip possibly over night. Since I am just getting back into fishing I need to rely on those experienced anglers on the forum. I would rather spend my limited time with my line in the water not driving around sightseeing and need your help in getting to that point.

I am looking at going to the general Cascade area and will be targetting trout. Hopefully they are willing to bite a bit more with the cooler weather.

I will be float tubing with somewhat limited spinning rod/gear although I have a few dry flies for use with a float.

Having never camped nor fished in this area, I need suggestions for both activities. Obviously I don't expect you to give up your secret spot, but I could certainly use some guidance.

Map pictures, coordinates, directions, etc. would be most appreciated for catching a few fish and having an otherwise pleasant time.

Thank you very much in advance!
Trent
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[Kodiak1]

Warm Lake is packed with smaller planters. Troll a wedding ring with a worm, or cast a Super Duper. See my recent post on W.L. Also, see the more recent post on perch fishing by the dam at Cascade. Horsethief is supposed to be doing well with the cooler weather, and recent plantings. Lots of campsites at all locations. Mike
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[StillinID]

Well, the decision was to try Horsethief and we were very impressed with the reservoir! Very nice place that we would expect to spend more time there camping in the future, even have a campsite picked out to reserve!

On to the fishing...Fishing 9am to 12:30 or so in the tube. Fished primarily western side toward middle of the lake (north of the dam itself). Then 1pm to 4pm from the bank while resting/eating/etc. Then back out in the tube 4:30 to 6:30 going more towards the dam. Fished from shore for about 45 mins after that until it got dark.

Tried everything I could think of while in the tube (spin casting) but got skunked in it. Caught 4 Rianbows all in the planter 9-11in size with worms from the shore.

It was amazing right at dark off the dock. Those planters were going crazy jumping! If I had the right fly I could have probably caught my limit inside of 30 mins!

In talking with others that frequent the area they indicate that its all about bait, specifically worms there. Very few other methods (spoons, spinners, etc.) work they indicated.

In any case, nice reservoir to float on, beautiful place to camp. We'll be back there!
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