pass lake frozen

[Redcat22]

anyone ever go out when the lake has a good part frozen? I came up from Seattle for like a 5 day trip. I hope to get some fishing in. Any info would be great.

[Ford_Fenders]

Hey RC,
Welcome. I went out last year at this time when it was about 75% frozen (including the launch). Took my brother and we were 2 of 3 on the lake that morning. The other guy had a boat and played ice-breaker from the launch. We had tubes and got in at the 2nd bay where it was clear. Not stellar but we found action. Ledges near bottom w/ fast-sink...we were using nymphs. Should be a topo on WashingtonLakes site if you're not familar w/ depths at Pass. From our pics you'd have thought it was July...clear/sunny all day but I wouldn't exactly say we were warm.

Word of caution - I wouldn't go near the ice or fragments of it (keep one eye behind you). Also advise against going out alone. And the obvious one...wait till daylight to get in.

Good Luck! :thumb:

[uncledave]

RC I'm sure I was captain of the icebreaker last year. Currently Pass is ice free, and has been all winter. Dead drifted blood worms on a long leader...

[Redcat22]

I was just on it and well I know there is ice. Ya I know I should never go out alone but my fishing panter could not make it. I have a river pantoon that has 4 tubes. I got in the water on the side. Ty for the info.

[steeli]

Anyone who's been there, how severe is the ice?
Can you launch or is it next to the road only?
Planning on finding somewhere to fish tomorrow, maybe will hit a river.
Anyone else who's seen Cranberry, Lone, Steven's or other fishin' lakes that aren't frozen?

[A+Town Angler]

yes i live near pass lake, and another gem of a lake is also frozen... Whistle lake. check it out, but its a SOB to get into. 1.5 mile hike in. better have yur carhartt and wranglers!

[uncledave]

I don"t know where the ice is on Pass Lake? I've fish it every weekend. I suspect those that see ice may be exaggerating a bit, like their fish catching prowess...

[Jeff D]

Lone lake is pretty clear with just a little ice building along the edges in the shallows of the south end.

[A+Town Angler]

i love my carhartt and wranglers!