Northwest Fishing Reports

BUT! somebody had better check the water level and let everyone know if it's safe for boating as opposed to shore fishing.

It doesn't look like it's open for boats;

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WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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June 19, 2015

Lake Tapps reopens to fishing

Action: Reopens Lake Tapps to fishing.

Effective dates: June 20, 2015.

Species affected: All fish.

Location: Lake Tapps (Pierce County).

Reason for action: Water levels are high enough to allow safe access to the lake.

Information contact: Tara Livingood, WDFW area fish biologist, (360) 628-4223.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fis

AMX,
Saw the news last night on King 5 too..no motorized vessels...open to "passive recreation". Swimming..uhm..cold water idk if thats a good idea. Bonney Lake bath day is back on schedule..YES!! If you have a kayak or a paddle board go at it.Probably another week or so before putting a boat or lake lice..i mean jet ski in the water. Still way to dangerous for that. Still about 6 feet below full pool..shore anglers rejoice!

I've also been wondering how safe it'll be for motorboats. I've wondered if and how many logs and branches and wood and snags might be floating just under or at the water's surface.

Curious how good bad the fishing will be after a major drain like the lake had. Hoping it did not kill the lake for a few seasons as it looks like a great place I wanted to try out!

angry john wrote:Curious how good bad the fishing will be after a major drain like the lake had. Hoping it did not kill the lake for a few seasons as it looks like a great place I wanted to try out!

I have the same concerns. We liked fishing Tapps during the week for small mouth while hoping for a musky. Weekends were too crazy.