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Our first fishing trip of the year and we caught our limit! (Detroit Lake)

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

Detroit Lake is one of my father's and my favorite fishing spots. This year we both got to do something that we have never both done at the same time, we both left with our limit of fish, and they weren't light weights either.

Detroit Lake is just over an hour and forty five minutes from Beaverton, and I have to say well worth the drive. This year, because of the late start of the fishing season, the fish were bigger and they were very hungry.

Here is a map showing our favorite fishing spot on the lake. Just promise that you will call us and make sure we aren't going to be there the day you plan to go, we don't want to catch all your fish!

 

Click on the map for directions from Google.

When the sun is out, this lake has one of the most beautiful views. On a regular basis you can see Osprey and eagles. I didn't get any pictures of them this year, but we are always watching for them.

Below you can watch the panoramic view of Detroit Lake from the dam as we were fishing. I took this after I had already caught my limit and I was waiting for my dad to get his, it only took him another 20 minutes. But, I do have to brag that I caught my limit first.

My dad and I enjoyed this first trip of the year so much, that on Wednesday we have decided to take my oldest daughter, who is finally starting to get excited about fishing and no longer gives up after 20 minutes. So look for our updated fishing report with another special guest post from my daughter.

For more information on fishing at Detroit Lake and what we were catching, with feel free to call or e-mail me anytime.

 

Comments(6)

Barbara Carter
Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY
Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

Hi Todd- What a beautiful area. No wonder your family loves it and fishing. Fishing is a great pastime and now you and your dad will share it with your daughter- Wonderful! I look forward to her guest blog to hear how it goes.; Have a wonderful time.

Jul 15, 2008 04:32 AM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

I was there just a couple of weeks ago and my brother in law and I caught more than our limit....I really like catch and release. But, I think yours were nicer. It is a gorgous place to fish.

Jul 15, 2008 04:55 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

TC,

There's something 'fishy' about this story...I love fishing, don't do enough of it...last time out I spent all day untangling line, baiting hooks, pulling lures out of trees, etc...little fun...But, I must give it another try! What were you catching, BTW?

I used to carry my fishing gear in my trunk...ready at all times...I kept a box of Wheaties as emergency bait when all else fails...Try it sometime!!!

Thanks,   Fran

Jul 15, 2008 06:55 AM
Dan Woodworth
The Connection - Garden City, ID
Encouraging Communicator

Hi Todd,  Thsnk You for your post!  I have had many great fishing trips in the Nortwest part of Oregon.  I have fond meemories of catching salmon along the coast!

Jul 17, 2008 08:41 AM
Leslie Stewart
Oregon Licensed Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals - Stayton, OR
Realtor, ABR, CRS, Oregon Licensed Broker

Did you photo shop those fish?  

 

Have you ever caught any of the kokanee at the dam?  I had a neighbor (old timer) that knew exactly where those little guys hid every year.  He would catch them, smoke them and can them.  I would eat them... good stuff!  My husband went fishing with him a couple of times but he still won't give up the spot.

Jul 17, 2008 10:57 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Great story.  I am trying to wait for warmer water here for crappie...  Soon!

Mar 07, 2009 01:37 AM