Washington Bluegill/Bass Question

[sculpin29]

Hi everyone,

It has been a long time sence i have posted a bulletin with school work and fishing. I have one question relating to bluegill/bass, are bluegill/bass beding in washington state right now. If not when, and what patterns should I use right know to catch them. I have always fished bluegill/bass with spinning tackle, I have caught bluegill fishing for bass and trout.

Thanks for your help!!!

-Andy-

[Uncle Jesse]

FROM THE IOWA DNR:

The best method of determining this period of bluegill spawning activity is water temperature. Spawning activity peaks when the water temperature is 75 degrees F.. Fish a week or two before and after this holiday, and you will center the major spawning activity. It is often easy to spot the saucer-shaped depressions because bluegill build their nests in shallow water very close to shore. Carefully search water from 2 to 6 feet deep and locate a spawning bed.

[Bob Widmaier]

Sculpin29:

I recall going to the Eastern Washington "Fishin" a few years back around the beginning of May where we caught gills building the spawning beds. So if you are talking about Eastern Washington, spawning would be over. Now if you are talking about Western Washington, follow Uncle Jesse's note and take your thermometer. My guess is you might be in luck.

Dr Bob