F&G on Salmon Falls Walleye

[dtayboyz]

35 years ago we'd go out there and catch wash tubs full of big perch, 25 years ago lots of Kokanee in whiskey slough, 20 years ago lots of big white and black crappie. The walleye have got bigger and bigger since they planted them 30 odd years ago. The dam has no way to release water so when is drawn clear down there is still 60 ft of water at the dam. I have lost 1000's of crankbaits on the steep canyon walls and submerged points. The upper end is silting up and the native species are suffering. Thank goodness there are no carp, have caught suckers and chubs but not many. 120 years ago the Indians camped there to catch the innumerable salmon and steelhead. Maybe small trout by the millions is the answer. The elevation is 6000 ft, it is not a warm water fishery. Did catch a largemouth during king of the water. I've caught smallmouth up to 3 lbs but never a bass bag over 10 lbs. that is why there are no bass tournaments there. Trout the size of shad raps would really liven the place up.
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