04-28-2007, 04:54 PM
Both Salmon Falls and C.J. Strike have concrete boat launches. If you go to S.F. you will want to launch at the dam. There is a fee camp ground there or you can dry camp down by the waters edge for free. You would be fishing around the 1st of June, it might be ok and it might be a little early depending on the weather. S.F. is over 5000 feet elevation so it is behind compared to C.J. Strike that is around 3000 ft. ele. If you go to S.F do not expect to catch alot of big walleyes, they are few and far between. What you will most likely catch is 12"-15" eyes if your lucky. You can also get skunked there. I have fished S.F. off and on for over 17 years and when it comes to catching walleye there, it is no cake walk. There is also some smb and some good trout in that body of water also. The local Walleye Club will be holding there Tournament at S.F on June 16-17 so that might tell you something as far as time of year goes. This 2 day tournament has been won the last couple of years with less then 15 lbs. of fish, so that should also tell you something.
If you want numbers of fish I would go to C.J Strike. You should be able to find plenty of hungry smallies at C.J. and it will be warmer also. There are some campgrounds scattered around the lake, some are fee areas and some are free. You also have Black Sands Resort by the dam that has RV hookups, boat launch, docks, cafe & bar, and I think a tackle store. It can get windy on this body of water. but if your from WY you should be pretty used to the wind blowing LOL!!!
Good luck on your trip and let us know how it went for you and your son. Have Fun!!
Mike [cool]
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If you want numbers of fish I would go to C.J Strike. You should be able to find plenty of hungry smallies at C.J. and it will be warmer also. There are some campgrounds scattered around the lake, some are fee areas and some are free. You also have Black Sands Resort by the dam that has RV hookups, boat launch, docks, cafe & bar, and I think a tackle store. It can get windy on this body of water. but if your from WY you should be pretty used to the wind blowing LOL!!!
Good luck on your trip and let us know how it went for you and your son. Have Fun!!
Mike [cool]
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