Northwest Fishing Reports

Going this weekend, where should I launch at? Plan on using a veriety of lures from cranks to jigs to drop shot and more

I'd launch out of North Tapps County Park,its also free until May 1st.
Decent sized launches and plenty of room to park your rig,that is until summer hits.Then its a bit harder unless you arrive early.
Theres a good chance I might see you out there

When did the County park open? Usually closed till Memorial day.

kevinb wrote:I'd launch out of North Tapps County Park,its also free until May 1st.
Decent sized launches and plenty of room to park your rig,that is until summer hits.Then its a bit harder unless you arrive early.
Theres a good chance I might see you out there

The Park gates and boat launch will be open

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM from April through September
No new vehicles allowed to enter the park after 7:00 p.m.
Please note that lake is not at full capacity until mid May.

Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.



http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/ ... .htm#About Lake Tapps

Tapps? It's the start of the prespawn and your going to Tapps? It might be good for smallies, tiger muskies, and a large mouth Sounds better with every thing I write.[lol]

Thanks for the replies and pm's. Will post a report tom.

skeeter bassin wrote:When did the County park open? Usually closed till Memorial day.

kevinb wrote:I'd launch out of North Tapps County Park,its also free until May 1st.
Decent sized launches and plenty of room to park your rig,that is until summer hits.Then its a bit harder unless you arrive early.
Theres a good chance I might see you out there

I think Rich has it right for April,I didn't drift up there until earlier in the month. Been watching the water level rise nicely. If and when I go up there in the colder months,I got a buddy that is able to launch out of the private launch at Carl Jenks. Not sure of North Tapps regular opening time,I usually hear about through buddies. Every year seems to be different.

tnj- I'll be up there tomorrow but won't be there until late morning.
Good luck out there. Try to hit up some of the bridges,they've kicked out some decent bronzies for me,as for technique....well you know me. I don't have much in bass skills. skeeter knows his stuff. I think I get more accidental bass hookups when I'm musky fishing. I know,its sad....now stop laughing (lol)

You also might be able to find some largemouth. I've seen them but in all my years have never caught one out of here. Its a small population but they are caught