Prospects for Bass from Shore/Bank Practically Nil by now?

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Permalink Reply by S Hwang on November 25, 2008 at 12:14pm

That's been my experience, unless u want to fish for trout or something lol.
I know they come shallow "enough" at certain periods in the winter but trying to pinpoint that on a regular basis for shore fishing in the winter is a tough prospect. I haven't pursued any opportunities on smaller ponds or small shallow lakes in the winter from shore however where the depth is more or less uniform and "deep water" is truly relative. You might have better luck in some of those waters.

Nothing wrong with casting practice though man - i know i need it!

Permalink Reply by Troy Pattillo on November 25, 2008 at 6:08pm

Plenty of docks on lk wash that I know of which will afford you deep enough water and jut out far enough to get to and beyond weedlines. The limitation of course is you on a dock and unable to move on if it proves unproductive except to another dock. I personally plan on fishing throughout the year rain,snow or shine, just cant seem to get enough.
Good luck Alex

Permalink Reply by RB on November 25, 2008 at 7:23pm

I've had luck fishing in the winter from shore on the east coast but not so much here. I knew where the deeper holes were at the lake that I fished and that helped a TON. One thing I learned from the guys with bass boats that always helped me was to target the boat launch area. I have yet to try this here in WA as the boat launches I have seen don't have the quickest drop offs in depth but if you can find one I'd throw something liek a worm or lizard C-rigged. The guy told me that when people with boats reverse out from the trailer and ROMP out into the lake the motors would make deep holes over time right at the end of the boat launch. I used to nail 3-4lb largies all day around that especially in the winter. Like I said though I have never tried that in WA.

Permalink Reply by islandbass on November 25, 2008 at 9:38pm

Thanks! I really appreciate your input. I guess I am going to have to put more time and effort and pay my dues in finding spots that would afford better chances at catching bass.

Nolliver,

I am with you on rain, shine, and snow. I too am willing to fish in any weather. :)

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on November 25, 2008 at 11:58pm

Hey man,
One of my favoite spots this time of year is the magnuson park area at sand point. I was looking at the bank access there, at it seems like you could hit about the right depth this time of year there. I would fish on the south side of the park and cast out as far as you can. You'll prbably be in the 40' range at the end of your cast. Throw the biggest jighead you have, I prefer a 3/4 to 1 oz football head with a hula grub or a sweet beaver and reel it in slow on a steady retrieve back to you. There is no reason why you couldn't get them doing this. Also I-90 east channel has a little bank access, where you could throw out into 30+ feet of water and have a chance. You never know this time of year. Your pereserverance could definately land you a big smallie from the bank even.

Permalink Reply by S Hwang on November 26, 2008 at 1:43pm

ah yea i forgot bout that i90 spot. Also i bet fish stay/move through the deeper holes in the Canal as well.

lemme know if you ever want to shiver on the bank sometime in the winter man - if the weather is right I'm always down for some casting practice and my time-share boat (lol) is up north where i cant use it haha.

if you're gonna drag jigheads uphill from shore you better bring a bunch ;)

Permalink Reply by islandbass on November 28, 2008 at 7:33am

Jordan,

Thanks! I have only tried the coulon area in the winter and you've given me some hope. Properly set, I think a Curado can get there. I really appreciate your advice. I have got to get the bassless in winter funk off of me. :)

Jordan Doucet said:

Hey man,
One of my favoite spots this time of year is the magnuson park area at sand point. I was looking at the bank access there, at it seems like you could hit about the right depth this time of year there. I would fish on the south side of the park and cast out as far as you can. You'll prbably be in the 40' range at the end of your cast. Throw the biggest jighead you have, I prefer a 3/4 to 1 oz football head with a hula grub or a sweet beaver and reel it in slow on a steady retrieve back to you. There is no reason why you couldn't get them doing this. Also I-90 east channel has a little bank access, where you could throw out into 30+ feet of water and have a chance. You never know this time of year. Your pereserverance could definately land you a big smallie from the bank even.

Seung,

Sounds great. I could use a little casting practice too.