Comments: Was my first time to fish at Round Valley. I usually only flyfish for trout and spincast with lures for bass. Not really a "live bait" fisherman. All in all though, I had a nice day there. We caught one really fat female rainbow which we released. It was about 16" or so, fat with eggs pouring out of her. My only gripe was that it was a bit boring for me to just stand there and wait for my line to go tight. I usually prefer to be a bit more interactive when I fish. But in January though, I can't complain, it was just a gorgeous place with VERY healthy looking fish and it beats staying at home waiting for Spring. Oh yes, thanks to the other fishermen there who gave us advice.
Comments: fished from noon till 4:30. Caught zip, but nice day anyway. Saw some shore fishermen catches. Would of fished from boat, but wind predictions of 20 mph nixed that idea. Actually, the wind wasn't that bad, lots of boats out. Does anyone have info re ice thickness on Budd Lake? Any emails willl be appreciated.
Comments: My "time" dues have finally given me a great return. I have been fishing the Valley for sometime now, and though I have successfully caught nice fish, nothing has brought me as much of a thrill as landing my first 24" Rainbow from the Valley's shoreline. It was beautiful! She was like chrome with the the most beautiful colors illuminating from her. Folks, I was in awe. She gave me the best fight ever. She jumped 4 feet out of the water, and after carefully playing her, eight minutes later, she was in the net. I thank you Round Valley, and I thank you God for producing such a gorgeous creature. Fisherpeolple my only comment to you is, "Never give up!"
Comments: 12/26/99 Fished the valley again today from shore. Weather was cloudy until about 3:00 when the sun came out. Got up late and didn’t start until 9:30. Missed all 7 hits I had today. Saw a few fish caught by other anglers, but nothing great. My buddy had 2 browns about 15 inches and 1 laker about 18 inches and missed at least 10 hits. Most action on shiners, maybe 2 hits on power bait. Oh well, better than working or chores around the house. Great to see the new fishing license increase. Also heard a rumor that the state stocked 500,000 herring in Round Valley, anyone know anything about this? Thanks!
Comments: Wind out of the N.W. 10-15mph. Not easy handling the boat, but the fish where biting. The big lakers weight was 12.6 Lbs. Caught 8 pulling wire and 2 on shiners. See you on the lake. Walt. (all fish looked healty)
Comments: Today I started my winter fishing at the valley after saltwater
fishing for the summer and fall.
The weather was pretty snotty. Wind NE with rain off and on. I only
fish from shore here. Started the day on one of the points past the boat
launch. Got the first fish at about 8 am, nice brown at 18 inches. 2nd
at 8:20, 15 inch brown. Then I just stared at the rod tips for the next
couple of hours moving up and down the shore. Finally had enough with the
wind, rain, and cold blowing in my face. Of course I didn’t go home but
went to a lee area to get out of the wind. After an hour or so of nothing
happening there I moved about 30 yds over. 30 minutes later I finally get
another fish, 15 inch brown. Then I lose the next 6 run offs. Land 2 more
browns 15 and 16 inches. Lose more fish ( by this time I’m losing count
of missed fish) and land a 20 inch Laker. Last fish a 15 inch brown just
as I’m ready to leave. All fish were taken on shiners.Fish were all released
in good condition. All and all a great way to start the winter at the valley.
Name: Wallye Wally
e-mail address: walliwally@aol.com
Date: 12/9/99
Weather conditions: exellent
Location: between the towers
Fishing method: trolling & jigging
Depth of presentation: 65'-85'
Water depth: 85'
Type of lure: flutter spoon-silver& green
Type of bait:
Water temperature: 49.2
Species: Lake Trout
Size: 20-28"
Total caught: 7
Comments: After fishing the surf for the last 2 months, and 152 Stripers
later (notcounting the ones caught from the boat) R.Valley welcomed me
back with a beautiful day. The whole lake was like a piece of glass. And
the lights where flashing all day long. I was pulling wire and jigged for
a while. It was a morning bite. After 2PM.they turned off. Walt
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