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Title: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: Florida_Native on July 29, 2013, 09:54:38 PM: Ok so I am new to fishing the northwest and need help in catching some walleye.

First questions has anyone ever caught one in liberty lake? WDFW says they stock them there but the fishing this time of year is poor. I figured I could at least catch one but no luck.

Second this was my first time using a bottom bouncer (3/4 oz). I tied a wedding ring and added a worm to it. I caught sunfish, yellow perch and even a small bass. I assume I am using it correctly since I caught something. I idled my 9.9 hp motor down as low as it would go and dropped the line. it was hard to tell when it hit the bottom when I was moving but if i didn't drop it while trolling I always got snagged in weeds. I was in 18-25 feet, the deepest part of the lake. I do now I hit the bottom.

Finally, I'm thinking about making the trip to Lake Roosevelt tomorrow. Worth the trip?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: huntnnw on July 29, 2013, 09:59:16 PM: thats a weed filled bottom of a lake. There isnt really great walleye fishing in that lake. The southwest end of the lake holds a few along with smallies and largemouths by the rocks
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: 25wssm on July 29, 2013, 10:00:38 PM: do just what you were doing at liberty lake on the Spokane arm of lake Roosevelt u should get wallleye
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: 25wssm on July 29, 2013, 10:02:05 PM: buy some double whammys with the smile blades they work better on a slow troll
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: Florida_Native on July 29, 2013, 10:06:48 PM: Thanks! Thats what i was hoping to hear! I did catch a decent bass there trolling the east side.
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: huntnnw on July 29, 2013, 10:19:53 PM: go into lagoon on west side of lake..early before anyone gets up and throw plugs or plastics for bass..pretty good in there with all the docks
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: Florida_Native on July 30, 2013, 08:51:23 PM: Thanks for the help!!! Caught my first 2 Walleye ever. Not big but couldn't be happier!
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 30, 2013, 09:00:48 PM: perhaps a review of the rules I think your fish have a 16 inch min size to them as a state wide rule in the lakes. one looks like a go-back. Not trying to being a site cop, but just saying.
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: Florida_Native on July 31, 2013, 10:09:03 AM: There is no size restriction at Lake Roosevelt. This is a good reminder to check both the species and the water rules. You had me worried for a second. Thanks for mentioning it though!!
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: C-Money on July 31, 2013, 10:25:47 AM: Congrats! The Walleye came from Roosevelt?
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: dscubame on July 31, 2013, 01:17:20 PM: At Liberty fish the Walleye in front of the boat launch about 100 yards in each direction and not to far out. I have caught them before in that area of the lake. The SE corner is good for trout and bass but I have not pulled a walleye in the se corner before (in front of the park).
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 31, 2013, 08:11:40 PM: I just sort of tied the thread to Liberty when you said Wally's . :sry:
Title: Re: Walleye help....Liberty lake?
Post by: Florida_Native on August 03, 2013, 09:28:41 AM: No worries! :tup: