Monster Walleye Caught In Lake Washington

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Permalink Reply by Mark Wells on March 18, 2015 at 11:14am

What a toad. I'd like to see a viable walleye population in Lk Wa. It's got the forage base to support it.

Permalink Reply by Chris Blandi on March 20, 2015 at 1:10pm

Keep the walleyes, and the musky's where they belong. My .02.

Permalink Reply by Mark Wells on March 20, 2015 at 2:23pm

Chris Blandi said:

Keep the walleyes, and the musky's where they belong. My .02.

And that would be in the lake!

Permalink Reply by Danny Garrett on March 21, 2015 at 12:11am

I took the picture, and it was circulated very quickly by a friend. We netted the fish last Saturday, just south of the I-90 bridge, after several days catching others in the same location. What makes this fish different is this is the first female found; 13.5 lbs. Biological questions aside, the political ramifications of a reproducing walleye population in Lake Washington is not something bass fishermen will want. I will discuss this more, Jordan, at the club meeting on April 1st. If you catch one, please retain it, freeze it, and call me at the Mill Creek office (425-775-1311 Ext 101). Don't transport live fish. Best wishes, DG

Permalink Reply by Danny Garrett on March 21, 2015 at 12:20am

Permalink Reply by Danny Garrett on March 21, 2015 at 12:22am

.....picture of one of the males found.

 

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on March 21, 2015 at 12:26pm

Unreal! It's shocking that there isn't more by-catch by the bass fisherman of those things. Looking forward to learning more about it. 

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on March 21, 2015 at 12:28pm

Hey Danny, if I catch one like that here's the game plan:

1. Catch Walleye
2. Poop Pants (because I can't believe I caught a freakin walleye in lake Washington) 
3. Clean Up
4. Filet Walleye
5. Freeze
6. Bring whats left to your Mill Creek Office

Cool?

Danny Garrett said:

I took the picture, and it was circulated very quickly by a friend. We netted the fish last Saturday, just south of the I-90 bridge, after several days catching others in the same location. What makes this fish different is this is the first female found; 13.5 lbs. Biological questions aside, the political ramifications of a reproducing walleye population in Lake Washington is not something bass fishermen will want. I will discuss this more, Jordan, at the club meeting on April 1st. If you catch one, please retain it, freeze it, and call me at the Mill Creek office (425-775-1311 Ext 101). Don't transport live fish. Best wishes, DG

Permalink Reply by Danny Garrett on March 21, 2015 at 1:58pm

Lol. Sounds good Jordan! Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Mark Wells on March 21, 2015 at 7:32pm

Mr Garrett, why would a viable walleye population in Lk Wa be so terrible???

I understand you're going to explain this in more detail at your next bass club meeting but what about the rest of us that will not be in attendance? We'd love to hear your reasoning behind your statement. That is what this forum is for!

Growing up in northern WI, our best walleye lakes were also some of the best bass and musky lakes. I'm talking trophy size fish also.

As long as there is forage for them, it would seem that walleyes would be a great addition. Especially with the perch population that everyone knows is almost rampant in the lake.

Permalink Reply by Tim Bartle on March 21, 2015 at 8:53pm

My guess is that northern WI doesn't have threatened or endangered salmon in the bass/walleye/musky lakes.

A thriving walleye population in Lk WA would mean one more introduced threat to salmon. This could lead to policies that encourage increased retention of some of your favorite catch-and-release species.

Permalink Reply by Dana Steiner on March 21, 2015 at 9:38pm

Mr. Garrett,

Please take no offense, however the WDFW has proven that their agenda has been directed at catering to the special interest groups that are key to state funding. Our politicians have very little interest in regards to our warm water fishery and only really care about re-election. I realize that you have been one of the few that has worked on behalf of our warm water fisheries and I thank you. However, you are a minority within your department. There is no doubt that the introduction of Walleye into Lake Washington will result in a very negative opinion of the voting majority. For those of you that think I'm wrong, that future negative regulations are coming for Lake Washington. Let me remind you of my prediction eight years ago regarding Lake Whatcom. The Liberals are relentless and they will continue their attack. They would rather see your lake shut down and only allow themselves full access to paddle around in their kayaks while chewing on Granola.

  
 
Danny Garrett said:

I took the picture, and it was circulated very quickly by a friend. We netted the fish last Saturday, just south of the I-90 bridge, after several days catching others in the same location. What makes this fish different is this is the first female found; 13.5 lbs. Biological questions aside, the political ramifications of a reproducing walleye population in Lake Washington is not something bass fishermen will want. I will discuss this more, Jordan, at the club meeting on April 1st. If you catch one, please retain it, freeze it, and call me at the Mill Creek office (425-775-1311 Ext 101). Don't transport live fish. Best wishes, DG

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