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[ToddsPoint]

Good morning!☕️

 

[pepperj]

I had to Research.

Kokanee fishing in Oregon | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Kokanee are fun to catch, delicious to eat, and found in lakes and reservoirs throughout the state.

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Grew up eating Kokanee. They were a real favorite eating fish even over a Kamloops Trout.
Averaged 12-14" and under 2 lbs.
Caught them usually trolling with a gang troll of willow leafs, near the surface with 100-150 ft of line.
Shuswap Lake in British Columbia has a maximum depth of 161 meters (530 feet)

 

[Chilli]

Duck ponds 🤣
You want depth go up to British Columbia

• Quesnel Lake: Maximum depth of 511m (1,677 ft).
  
  
• Okanagan Lake: Maximum depth of 232m (761 ft).
  
  
• Kootenay Lake: Maximum depth of 220m (722 ft).
  
  
• Babine Lake: Mean depth of 214m (702 ft).
  
  
• Nechako Reservoir: Has an average depth of 128 meters (420 ft).

Fished on this lake a few times. Swimming was crazy, see a nice rock on the bottom. As a kid we tried to get them, Swimming down only to realize that we were running out of air. So clear the waters were, but deep.
Dangerous Lake for winds also, long and narrow.

Adams Lake in BC

457 metres

Adams Lake is roughly 72 kilometres (45 mi) along its north–south axis, and reaches a maximum depth of 457 metres (1,499 ft),

Those depths are crazy! You aint running out of water anytime soon then.

 

[pepperj]

Those depths are crazy! You aint running out of water anytime soon then.

My father used a down rigger of sorts. Copper wire, on a big spool that was on a short thick rod (2x4) looking rig.
Drop it to a depth of 200 ft almost and try for a big Grey Trout, Dolly Varden Trout, or a Kamloops.
Usually a big old Squaw fish would get caught. 🤣

Squawfish | Freshwater, Native American, Salmonid | Britannica

Squawfish, any of several edible fishes of the genus Ptychocheilus found in the rivers of western North America. They are the largest members of the carp family (Cyprinidae) in North America. Because of the offensive connotation attributed to the word “squaw,” these animals are also referred to as

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[CreekSide]

Good morning everyone
I hope you have a great Thursday

 

[Chilli]

My father used a down rigger of sorts. Copper wire, on a big spool that was on a short thick rod (2x4) looking rig.
Drop it to a depth of 200 ft almost and try for a big Grey Trout, Dolly Varden Trout, or a Kamloops.
Usually a big old Squaw fish would get caught. 🤣

Squawfish | Freshwater, Native American, Salmonid | Britannica

Squawfish, any of several edible fishes of the genus Ptychocheilus found in the rivers of western North America. They are the largest members of the carp family (Cyprinidae) in North America. Because of the offensive connotation attributed to the word “squaw,” these animals are also referred to as

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200 feet deep. Swim bladders would be coming out their mouths and eyes popping coming up from those depths. I remember that happening fishing with a mate in a boat at 100 foot.

 

[oldmxrat]

Good morning

 

[oldmxrat]

"Mack" Mackinaw trout. That lake also has Kokanee, landlocked salmon.


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Now that's a Big Mac!

 

[Evan in CA]

Good morning everyone

 

[newnan man]

Crater Lake in Oregon is 1,950 feet deep. It's the deepest in the US. 11th deepest in the world. I think it's the most beautiful place I've even seen.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Good morning, everyone! Sunny day and supposed to get up to 75F today in the Blue Mountains. Join me in a cup of coffee. Okay, I'll confess, I prefer a cup of coffee flavored cream. There, I have said it!

 

[CreekSide]

Crater Lake in Oregon is 1,950 feet deep. It's the deepest in the US. 11th deepest in the world. I think it's the most beautiful place I've even seen.View attachment 2205512

Any big creatures in that lake?

 

[BenGatesJr.2010]

Hello everyone! What a good day to be alive!

 

[Blak bart]

First run of my invention. Fully patented and ready for more testing....they will be passed out at a marlin tournament for everyone to use and evaluate. This tool is designed to be attached to a pole, or used by hand. It combines a detachable fish tagging probe, combined with a line cutting release knife for big game fishing !! Marlin, sailfish, sharks, and other dangerous big game fish!! It also has a trusty bottle opener that doubles as a lure retriever. The cutting blades are standard utility knife blades and easily available unlike other release knives. The ability to attach this to a pole and create distance between the fish and the person is revolutionary for safety factors to the mates and the fish !! Now we gather footage of it in action, and create marketing media !! I will peddle orders and work the ICAST show.

 

[Oregon Viking]

My father used a down rigger of sorts. Copper wire, on a big spool that was on a short thick rod (2x4) looking rig.
Drop it to a depth of 200 ft almost and try for a big Grey Trout, Dolly Varden Trout, or a Kamloops.
Usually a big old Squaw fish would get caught. 🤣

Squawfish | Freshwater, Native American, Salmonid | Britannica

Squawfish, any of several edible fishes of the genus Ptychocheilus found in the rivers of western North America. They are the largest members of the carp family (Cyprinidae) in North America. Because of the offensive connotation attributed to the word “squaw,” these animals are also referred to as

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You would have to use a big...ass... reel just for depths of 200 feet!!
The closest lake is a couple hundred miles from me, I like river and ocean fishing a lot not sure about lakes.
These are a lot closer.

Tenmile Lake: Located about 30 minutes from Mill Casino, this lake is renowned for its largemouth bass fishing. Perch and trout can also be caught here.
Empire Lakes: Located about 10 minutes from Mill Casino, these lakes are stocked with trophy-sized trout several times a year.
Middle Empire Lake: A popular spot for rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.
Lower Empire Lake: Another lake known for largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and yellow perch.
Upper Empire Lake: Also known for rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

 

[Blak bart]

Looking to get footage that's not so quick...trying to get some perfect footage now, from multiple sources, and some good feedback!!

 

[Oregon Viking]

Lakes closer to me!! I have never fished for bass, the salmon and steelhead in our rivers are great fish, the stripers too. Bottom fish as well as halibut and tuna a tie for..... OMG Good!!!

Warmwater fishing on the south coast | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

The south coast area extends along the Oregon coast from Yachats south to the Oregon-California border. The area offers some of the most productive and scenic warmwater fishing in the state with excellent fishing for bass and panfish available in large waters such as Mercer Lake, Siltcoos Lake...

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[Oregon Viking]

I tried working with my heel pain. Made it worse! Different area of the foot pain. I bought the pillowiest.. gelist insoles I could find. Research and other T-neters said
plantar fasciitis. A middle finger to that !!!!!!! I don't have time to sit around.

 

[CreekSide]

I tried working with my heel pain. Made it worse! Different area of the foot pain. I bought the pillowiest.. gelist insoles I could find. Research and other T-neters said
plantar fasciitis. A middle finger to that !!!!!!! I don't have time to sit around.

If you are having pain in the arch area try to find the hard plastic or fiberglass arch support that fits into your shoes.

 

[pepperj]

Lakes closer to me!! I have never fished for bass, the salmon and steelhead in our rivers are great fish, the stripers too. Bottom fish as well as halibut and tuna a tie for..... OMG Good!!!

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Warmwater fishing on the south coast | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

The south coast area extends along the Oregon coast from Yachats south to the Oregon-California border. The area offers some of the most productive and scenic warmwater fishing in the state with excellent fishing for bass and panfish available in large waters such as Mercer Lake, Siltcoos Lake...

myodfw.com

British Columbia, Canada has over 20,000 lakes. These lakes range from the well-known Bowron Lakes canoe circuit to countless alpine lakes and long bodies of water in the valleys. The lakes are dispersed throughout various regions, including Northern BC, the Kootenay Rockies.