10-12-2008, 05:28 AM
I moved from there 5 years ago, we lived in Grand Coulee for about 8 years. I worked for the tribe for a while and that road along that stretch of Rufus Woods was one of many that I helped maintain for the roads dept. I also just happen to be a tribal member.
Rufus is indeed awesome for lunkers, though it has it's ups and downs. If I remember right, it is a two fish limit and if you use bait you must keep the fish. Artificial bait you can release until you get your 2 big fish limit, which most people try to do. I've seen ton's of 6-7 pounders released so they could catch bigger fish. The best fishing is by the net pens, which has a public area. A tribal permit is required also, but I believe it's not from a boat.
That whole area is awesome, Banks Lake, Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods are all right there. Most people who visit stay in Grand Coulee (above the Dam) or Coulee City (below the Dam). Walleye fishing is awesome in all three lakes, and of course, so is the bass fishing.
I have a ton of info in my head and much more as far as web links about that fishing. The tribe has some neat little lakes in there where you can catch 19" brookies.
So if anyone plans on making the trip or has questions, just ask, I should be able to help with just about anything or at least point you in the right direction.
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Rufus is indeed awesome for lunkers, though it has it's ups and downs. If I remember right, it is a two fish limit and if you use bait you must keep the fish. Artificial bait you can release until you get your 2 big fish limit, which most people try to do. I've seen ton's of 6-7 pounders released so they could catch bigger fish. The best fishing is by the net pens, which has a public area. A tribal permit is required also, but I believe it's not from a boat.
That whole area is awesome, Banks Lake, Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods are all right there. Most people who visit stay in Grand Coulee (above the Dam) or Coulee City (below the Dam). Walleye fishing is awesome in all three lakes, and of course, so is the bass fishing.
I have a ton of info in my head and much more as far as web links about that fishing. The tribe has some neat little lakes in there where you can catch 19" brookies.
So if anyone plans on making the trip or has questions, just ask, I should be able to help with just about anything or at least point you in the right direction.
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