bass fishing in lake whatcom

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Permalink Reply by Willie Parsons on July 8, 2012 at 7:53pm

I would say heavy pressure and post spawn are causing your woes, tough time to fish, I wouldn't fish there anymore.

Permalink Reply by Robert Gray on July 9, 2012 at 1:45pm

last weekend i went out and just fished around the boat launch for a couple hours due to a motor malfunction and caught a 8 2-3 lbers dropshoting and jerkbaiting in about 8-20 feet of water. another good technique would be carolina rig anything pumpkin colored or watermelon.

Permalink Reply by 0koeo85ldc9uf on July 10, 2012 at 7:40pm

Must be the spear fisherman. Thats the only viable reason we are not all catching fish on some of these lakes.

Permalink Reply by Jon Koker on July 10, 2012 at 7:45pm

I don't feel that sarcasm is really needed... but in some lakes it could very well be the case

Permalink Reply by Matthew Kennedy on July 15, 2012 at 10:48am

Nothing for this guy? All you dudes on here fishing Whatcom and nothing? Huh?

Permalink Reply by Nick Berto on July 15, 2012 at 12:12pm

Loose lips sink ships...

Permalink Reply by Matthew Kennedy on July 15, 2012 at 1:27pm

Then what the hell is this forum for?

NickBerto said:

Loose lips sink ships...

Permalink Reply by Nick Berto on July 16, 2012 at 7:42am

There has been a half dozen posts this year on fishing Whatcom. Think there is plenty of info out there. Also, most people would be reluctant to give fishing information to anyone using nightcrawlers as that is usually not a C&R technique...

This site has plenty of useful and valuable information on techniques for smallmouth this time of year, I would suggest browsing and searching a little more than just asking. Just sayin'.

Permalink Reply by Jon Koker on July 16, 2012 at 9:18am

I have been fishing in washington state for over 20 years... for the most part when out on my boats or hiking to lakes or where ever im fishing i usually meet people who are willing to share info to other experienced fishermen.  I am not fishing for info on how to fish so that i may share this info with the entire world... just asking for some advise from one fisherman to another, but apparently that may ruin the fishing for others. This is a fishing forum for people to share stories, pictures, ideas and more... also whats the problem using night crawlers for bait, they work wonders on bass if presented in the right way...

Permalink Reply by Jon Sessler on July 16, 2012 at 10:43am

Should have been here a few years ago.....that's when the really good information was flowing.

Jon Koker said:

I don't feel that sarcasm is really needed... but in some lakes it could very well be the case

Permalink Reply by Nick Berto on July 16, 2012 at 10:52am

Again, let me refer to my previous post.

1. If you take a look back at previous posts from this year and years past, there are tons of great information shared on techniques and what the bass do on Lake Whatcom or smallmouth in general.

2. Most people who use night crawlers as a means to catch bass, usually do not do so and practice C&R (catch and release). The problem with using night crawlers or any live bait (though not lawful in most WA waters) and still releasing  is that the fish usually swallows the bait and hook, resulting in a high mortality rate.

And if this still doesn’t make any sense or you can’t find what you are looking for, let me help and hopefully you practice C&R as this is vital to the bass population and we would like to keep it that way.

Smallmouth this time of the year (mid-summer) are all in the post spawn phase in most cases. They can be found scattered all over the lake and doing multiple things depending on the moon phase, water conditions, temperature outside and water, lighting/sun, previous days weather, etc. so saying this spot and this lure are going to work is hard to pin point because it may change from hour to hour and day to day depending on all these variables.

I would start the day shallow and see what the fish are doing using reaction baits and topwater, it allows you to cover water and feel out the fish. If that doesn’t work I would slow down then generally move out until a pattern is established. As far as techniques, it is personal preference this time of the year because fish should be pretty active with the warm water/weather and caught using just about anything (reaction or finesse).

A great depth finder is hard to beat and worth its weight in gold as it will allow you to also find the fish quicker and find schools of bait (in Lake Whatcom, kokanee and perch) and some may be out as much as 100’+ suspended.

And if all this (especially going back to look at previous discussions on this topic) doesn’t help or make sense, I would take up golf…

Permalink Reply by Nick Berto on July 16, 2012 at 10:53am

The good ol' days for sure Jon!

Jon Sessler said:

Should have been here a few years ago.....that's when the really good information was flowing.

Jon Koker said:

I don't feel that sarcasm is really needed... but in some lakes it could very well be the case

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