I’d wait until at least mid October - even if opens before - last year wasn’t as bad heat wise and they were still lethargic late into September And early October -
The last few times I have been to Deception I have skipped Pass and fished Cranberry, its always good for a a few 10"-16" rainbows and an occasional Brown trout. Plus a 5 minute walk puts you on the beach for some salt water fishing which can be very good at times.
2 questions out of curiosity because seeing we had such a warm summer and I have not been up that way, I am trying to gauge when I might be able to get up there.
How did the water look..? Is it clearing up at all..?
What @Stonefish said.
It's hard to say. With the rain, wind and cooler weather I would think some time in the next couple weeks hopefully.
A lake who's name escapes me down south of Centralia was just recently closed due to toxic algae contamination less than a week ago. That kind of makes me wonder about Pass opening anytime soon.
I wish there was a place to access testing results.
We drove by Pass last Saturday and really didn’t think the water looked that bad. There was some green scum along the shoreline near the cove and down towards the launch as we drove south.
I’ve seen the water color look worse in years where it hasn’t been closed.
SF
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This database contains the most current toxicity data available. All instances of values above the recreational guidelines are kept as up to date as possible, but values below the guidelines may be somewhat delayed in entry.Since there is a lag time from the date of sample to the date of analysis, be sure to check the sample date when looking at data or before you use the lake. Remember to use caution and avoid scums. "When in doubt, stay out!"
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Was at pass a couple years ago, talked with the person who was doing the sampling. She was dipping in the scum that is always at the launch when the wind blows it in there. I asked her why dont you sample by the trees by the road and she acted annoyed that I might have made a reasonable suggestion. I'm not a scientist but the lake looked great except by the launch which had a 2 foot streak
They haven't tested it since September 20 according to the toxic algae website.
I don't know what kills toxic algae but I assume cooler weather and rain would help.
The site says Lake Campbell was tested Oct. 6th, It's what 3 miles from Pass?
Maybe they've tested Pass and the results are not up yet.
Cooler temps are coming along with the wind. It will kill the algae and then dissipate. Fall fishing will once again resume with us hunting for that big Brownie..!!
These changes are on the toxic algae website as of this morning 10-14.
The numbers are dramatically lower.
I don't know if they'll open the lake yet though.
I don't know if Skagit county or the state has jurisdiction over the closure.
So I ignored the signs and fished Pass last night.....four browns over 5 lbs each and thirteen rainbows between 3-6 pounds! As I was screaming with joy and netting the last big rainbow.....my wife kicked me and said “Roll over! You’re dreaming again!”
So I ignored the signs and fished Pass last night.....four browns over 5 lbs each and thirteen rainbows between 3-6 pounds! As I was screaming with joy and netting the last big rainbow.....my wife kicked me and said "Roll over! You're dreaming again!"
Why is the lake still closed? Drove by last weekend and was no serious algae present. I mean I've fished that lake dozens and dozens of times where there was 4inches of neon blue bloom at the ramp and never got sick.
I mean what are people sticking their fingers in their mouth, or is it all the yuppies that float their duck floats and kayaks and the fools that let their dogs drink from the lake with the toxic algae sign right next to them?? What the hell ever happened to common sense.. this state has no clue what it's doing when it comes to fishing or public health, it's pathetic.
Why is the lake still closed? Drove by last weekend and was no serious algae present. I mean I've fished that lake dozens and dozens of times where there was 4inches of neon blue bloom at the ramp and never got sick.
I mean what are people sticking their fingers in their mouth, or is it all the yuppies that float their duck floats and kayaks and the fools that let their dogs drink from the lake with the toxic algae sign right next to them?? What the hell ever happened to common sense.. this state has no clue what it's doing when it comes to fishing or public health, it's pathetic.
The lake is under control of Skagit county health dept. They require 2 consecutive weeks of tests under the toxicity level guideline. Currently there have been none. The last test was October 20th and October 11 before that one.
They're testing weekly now as the levels are dropping and they would like to open the lake according to the Skagit health worker I spoke with.
That's cute Peyton but im twice the fisherman you are and twice the man. And any time you wanna prove that, I'll out fish you on that lake anytime anywhere. then slap the shit out of you cause teach you some manners. your the reason fly fisherman's have bad reputations acting like arrogant pricks.. but that's easy to do from your keyboard so it's understood
So the only way to know if it is open is to drive by and see if there is a sign posted? Or call someone at Skagit County Health Dept and ask them if it is open ? Keep checking this forum? Way too much effort!!!
Yes, Pass Lake is officially open. I was emailed back from Skagit Health Department and Island County Parks Management confirming it is indeed now open.
However, (this is a very big however) the fishing is forecast to be lousy and the lake should probably be left alone until the spring...haha..!!
Black WBs are working, but no browns among 25 rainbows...puzzling.
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