Green Peter in February. (Quite a few pics...)

Jmiddlestadt · 02-23-2008, 01:19 AM

Well, my trip to Green Peter wasn't exactly productive

.....but the day was beautiful!

Tried trolling some new gear i got at the sportsman show, some differnt colored wedding rings behind a flash lite trolling rig With Shrimp, Corn, and worms.....Really didn't have any fish showing up on the fish finder, had a few every now and then around 110-120 ft., the occasional fish at around 40-65. I just couldn't seem to find em. Even went down to the dam and tried buzz bombs and jigs, just wasn't seeing any fish.

I did however get some pictures of the PERFECT day for fishing. The water was like GLASS untill about 3:30! Wind did pic up later in the afternoon, and the usuall chop was on the water, but it was awesome for pretty much the whole morning and afternoon. The Thistle Creek ramp was the only place to put in, to get in to the parking lot and ramp, i had to use the 4x4. lots of snow left over from the plows pushing it off the road, but there were some nice tracks in the snow after you got over the snow bank. It was more like ice, but not too bad. The ramp was clear of any ice or snow, little frost first thing in the morning, but as soon as the sun hit it, it warmed right up. Hope you enjoy the pictures! Wish i could have had some fish in the cooler, but it was an awesome day anyhow!

18406ej · 02-23-2008, 09:05 AM

Thanks for all of the photos- sorry you came up empty

cavdad45 · 02-23-2008, 09:10 AM

I am surprised at the water level. Is it always that low going into spring? I would expect that toward the end of summer like at Hagg Lake. Does it get lower as the year goes on? Never been there myself.

Troutski · 02-23-2008, 09:46 AM

Thanks for the great post, nice pictures also....to bad you didn't pick up any fish but like you said..Great day on the water. Man I love that color, that water is beautiful...

Chuck

chris61182 · 02-23-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavdad45

I am surprised at the water level. Is it always that low going into spring? I would expect that toward the end of summer like at Hagg Lake. Does it get lower as the year goes on? Never been there myself.

It's actually up 20ft from 2 weeks ago. I get the impression they're in the process of filling it now, while also trying to leave some capacity to absorb any late winter storms+snow melt.

chris61182 · 02-23-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmiddlestadt

Really didn't have any fish showing up on the fish finder, had a few every now and then around 110-120 ft., the occasional fish at around 40-65. I just couldn't seem to find em.

The trout should be really shallow, like less than 20 feet, and I have no idea where the heck the kokanee or chinook are hanging out at this time of the year. And even if you didn't find the fish, it looks like you got some nice pictures and at least had a beautiful day.

And one last thing, does your fish finder have a thermometer? If so what was the surface temp if you don't mind sharing?

Jmiddlestadt · 02-23-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris61182

And one last thing, does your fish finder have a thermometer? If so what was the surface temp if you don't mind sharing?

No darn it, i wish it did, guess its time to upgrade!

I'd assume it was around the low 40's?

Glad you guys like the pics, i'll also ad that it was warm enough for shorts and a T-shirt!

that is untill you got in to one of the arms, and it felt like i was trolling in a walk-in freezer!

I didn't know how it was gonna be so i brought plenty of layers!

Combat Chuck · 02-23-2008, 06:34 PM

Ill see your GP skunk and raise you one Foster

I hit both this morning with no luck from the shore... lures and power bait.

Troutski · 02-23-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combat Chuck

Ill see your GP skunk and raise you one Foster

I hit both this morning with no luck from the shore... lures and power bait.

I must admit this lake is very tough to fish......when I first started fishing this lake we didn't have skunk thread ....good thing..

Chuck

Jmiddlestadt · 02-23-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combat Chuck

Ill see your GP skunk and raise you one Foster

I hit both this morning with no luck from the shore... lures and power bait.

you are on! haha, i'm gonna head out again either Monday or Tuesday. I stopped at Foster on my way back from GP that day, there were a few guys fishing from the bank down by the dam, but no one had any fish in the cooler. Not sure whats goin on, Trout should be easy with this weather!!

If anyone is gonna be up that way, let me know, mabey we can get a group skunk effort going!

haha

02-23-2008, 01:19 AM	#1
Jmiddlestadt Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany, Or Posts: 56	Green Peter in February. (Quite a few pics...) Well, my trip to Green Peter wasn't exactly productive .....but the day was beautiful! Tried trolling some new gear i got at the sportsman show, some differnt colored wedding rings behind a flash lite trolling rig With Shrimp, Corn, and worms.....Really didn't have any fish showing up on the fish finder, had a few every now and then around 110-120 ft., the occasional fish at around 40-65. I just couldn't seem to find em. Even went down to the dam and tried buzz bombs and jigs, just wasn't seeing any fish. I did however get some pictures of the PERFECT day for fishing. The water was like GLASS untill about 3:30! Wind did pic up later in the afternoon, and the usuall chop was on the water, but it was awesome for pretty much the whole morning and afternoon. The Thistle Creek ramp was the only place to put in, to get in to the parking lot and ramp, i had to use the 4x4. lots of snow left over from the plows pushing it off the road, but there were some nice tracks in the snow after you got over the snow bank. It was more like ice, but not too bad. The ramp was clear of any ice or snow, little frost first thing in the morning, but as soon as the sun hit it, it warmed right up. Hope you enjoy the pictures! Wish i could have had some fish in the cooler, but it was an awesome day anyhow!

02-23-2008, 09:05 AM	#2
18406ej Master Angler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keizer Posts: 473	Thanks for all of the photos- sorry you came up empty __________________ E.J. "I am going where streams of whiskey are flowing"

02-23-2008, 09:46 AM	#4
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 2,339	Nice post... Thanks for the great post, nice pictures also....to bad you didn't pick up any fish but like you said..Great day on the water. Man I love that color, that water is beautiful... Chuck __________________ Can't sleep - going fishing tomorrow....

02-23-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: beavercreek Posts: 389	I am surprised at the water level. Is it always that low going into spring? I would expect that toward the end of summer like at Hagg Lake. Does it get lower as the year goes on? Never been there myself.

02-23-2008, 06:34 PM	#8
Combat Chuck Angler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany Posts: 193	Ill see your GP skunk and raise you one Foster I hit both this morning with no luck from the shore... lures and power bait.

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