- Anglers can access the boat ramp at Drano Lake for troll fishing.team fishing ii image by Mitchell Knapton from Fotolia.com
Drano Lake is located in the southwest section of the state. The lake is part of the Columbia River and was created by water from the Bonneville Dam. Anglers can use a boat ramp for trolling. Trout and salmon are the primary fish species that can be found at the lake. Charters and fishing guide services are also available. Local anglers use lures such as wiggle warts and baits such as green label plug-cut herring, according to "Washington-Oregon Fish & Game Magazine." Trolling, drifting, vertical jigging and bank fishing are all popular methods of fishing at the lake. - Salmon is a popular game fish at Drano Lake.salmon image by cherie from Fotolia.com
You can catch a variety of fish species in Drano Lake, including trout, chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead. Spring chinook and summer steelhead fishing is especially productive at the lake, especially from Buoy 10 up to Drano Lake near White Salmon, according to "Washington-Oregon Game & Fish Magazine." - The fishing season for trout at Drano Lake is open from Aug. 1 through March 15. Only catch and release is allowed for trout. For salmon and steelhead, the season is open from March 16 through July 31. The minimum size for salmon is 12 inches. Up to two hatchery steelhead may be kept. Salmon fishing is allowed from Aug. 1 till Dec. 31 with a minimum size of 12 inches and a daily limit of six. Up to two adults may be kept. Wild chinook and coho must be released. The daily limit for chinook and steelhead is one each or a total of combined two. For other types of game fish, the season is open from May 1 through March 31, and statewide minimum size and daily limit applies. Possession limits are based on the 2010-2011 Washington Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet. Always check with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for the most current limitations.
- Drano Lake has specific fishing regulations. Fishing is closed for all species on Wednesdays starting from the second Wednesday in April until May 31. Fishing is also closed every Tuesday at 6 p.m. through Wednesday at 6 p.m. throughout the month of October. Additionally, fishing is closed at night from March 16 through June 30. Regulations are based on the 2010-2011 Washington Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet. Always check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for the most current information.
- All Washington anglers age 15 and above must have a valid fishing license to fish statewide. To obtain a resident fishing license, a Social Security Number and proof of residency are required. You can either choose a combination license (freshwater and saltwater) or a freshwater license to fish in Drano Lake. Non-resident fishing licenses are also available.
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