Merwin
Washington Fishing
Sep 10, 2023 16:31:16 #
Randy Bradford
Loc: Camano Island Washington
Fished lake Merwin last week Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. It was really slow, they are lowering Yale to work on the dam and increased water flow from 1000 to 5000. I’m a pretty experienced Kokanee fisherman and was really disappointed.
Sep 10, 2023 17:29:59 #
Chromer
Loc: Castle Rock Washington
This time of year the fish are stacking up by the dam getting ready for the spawn. You have to go deep at the mouths of the creeks. Good luck next time.
Sep 10, 2023 18:21:57 #
In my experience, the bite really drops off after Labor Day. You might catch a few of next year’s fish. But they’ll be shorts. But I have caught a few hook jaws in September…🐟on
Sep 10, 2023 18:29:46 #
DozerDave wrote:
In my experience, the bite really drops off after Labor Day. You might catch a few of next year’s fish. But they’ll be shorts. But I have caught a few hook jaws in September…🐟on
September 16th
September 17th 2021
Sep 10, 2023 18:31:38 #
Sep 11, 2023 14:10:00 #
When do they finish spawning and fish able?
After the new year?
Appreciate all the tips
After the new year?
Appreciate all the tips
Sep 11, 2023 14:22:02 #
Kdra wrote:
When do they finish spawning and fish able?
After the new year?
Appreciate all the tips
After the new year?
Appreciate all the tips
You can fish them year round. You might pick up some of the younger fish. What’s called next year’s fish. Things should start getting better in February and fer sure in March and April. They will be shallow because of the cooler water temps. Good luck…
🐟onSep 11, 2023 16:47:02 #
Chromer
Loc: Castle Rock Washington
Kdra wrote:
When do they finish spawning and fish able?
After the new year?
Appreciate all the tips
After the new year?
Appreciate all the tips
As far spawn finishes about the end of October.
Sep 11, 2023 18:43:18 #
Sep 11, 2023 19:42:38 #
Chromer wrote:
As far spawn finishes about the end of October.
That is true. But he will most likely not catch a fish that has spawned because they will die in 2 to 4 days. Both males and females. (Can I call them that)…😂🐟on
Sep 11, 2023 19:45:47 #
harleypiker wrote:
Just in time for the tiger muskie bite coming on to fatten up for winter!!
I’ve never fished for them at Merwin. Seen a few caught though. Also seen a few swimming near the ramp at Speelyai…
🐟onSep 11, 2023 21:46:58 #
Chromer
Loc: Castle Rock Washington
Merwin used to have 15 to 18 inch fish. Some even a bit bigger but now you’d be lucky to get a 16” koke.
Sep 11, 2023 22:48:52 #
Chromer wrote:
Merwin used to have 15 to 18 inch fish. Some even a bit bigger but now you’d be lucky to get a 16” koke.
Yeah, 16” is my biggest. I’ve only fished Merwin for 5 summer seasons, but do well when I do fish it. I’ve been told that it’s gotten over populated and the food source is inadequate. So that produces a smaller fish. That’s why the fish are smaller in Yale and your catch rate is better. That’s what I’ve heard, anyway…
🐟onSep 11, 2023 23:24:38 #
Chromer
Loc: Castle Rock Washington
That’s the truth. I used to fish Merwin when it was 5 fish limit. Yale was 15 and 13” fish were big for it
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