Lake Tapps Wa.

[Andy & JoAnne]

Lake Tapps is a moderate size lake about 40 miles south of Seattle. I have lived within a stones throw of the lake for 12 years and didn't realize what untapped bass fishing was right outside my back door. Seeing now that our Ozark property on Crooked Creek is not going to be ideal because of injuries my wife received in an auto accident and inability to walk on uneven ground (i.e. wade fishing). We just loved wading the creek and had some fantastic fishing while we were there. So we put the property on the market. Having smallmouth fever I began inquiring about lakes that hold smallies in our area. Well, come to find out it one of the highly regarded lakes was 100 yards from the house. I decided to gear up and test it for myself. I couldn't be more thrilled (except I still have a hankering for the Ozark scenery). Anyway, here are a couple of pics from the last time out on Sunday. Come to find out, the lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskies. Used a medium light rod with an open face reel and 6 lb. test. Used a 4 inch pumpkin seed salty craw all day in 20 foot of water. The fishing was consistent all day catching 12 inch smallies and smaller regularly (sure went through a lot of salty craws). When the Tiger Musky hit my line I thought I had a huge smallmouth. When I first saw him I was a bit disappointed but oh what a fight (30+ inches)!!! The other 2 pics are the larger of the smallies for the day.

P.S. The smallmouth on the top right is my personal best but not for long.

[Quillback]

Lived in that area for 20 years, but never fished Tapps. Lake Sammamish always fished well for smallmouth. Watched a local tourney weigh in there once, every boat has a 14-16 lb. bag of 5 smallies.

[Andy & JoAnne]

Lived in that area for 20 years, but never fished Tapps. Lake Sammamish always fished well for smallmouth. Watched a local tourney weigh in there once, every boat has a 14-16 lb. bag of 5 smallies.

The bad thing about it is that they "drain" the lake down about 15 ft. starting the day after Labor Day so that residents can do dock repair. I don't know if the boat ramp will accommodate a boat trailer at that level. Thanks for the tip. If I cant get into Lake Tapps, I will definitely head over to Sammamish.

[Guest]

The bad thing about it is that they "drain" the lake down about 15 ft. starting the day after Labor Day so that residents can do dock repair. I don't know if the boat ramp will accommodate a boat trailer at that level. Thanks for the tip. If I cant get into Lake Tapps, I will definitely head over to Sammamish.

I absolutely love a fall drawdown, I hope you get a chance to keep fishing it.

Mainlake points are tough to beat when they start dropping the water.

[Quillback]

The bad thing about it is that they "drain" the lake down about 15 ft. starting the day after Labor Day so that residents can do dock repair. I don't know if the boat ramp will accommodate a boat trailer at that level. Thanks for the tip. If I cant get into Lake Tapps, I will definitely head over to Sammamish.

Cool, if you make it over there, I will be interested to hear how you do. Used to troll for cutthroat on lake Samm this time of year. Needlefish 20 feet down using downriggers.

[Guest]

Andy, sorry to hear about your wife's injury.

I've been dealing with a similar situation over the past 18 months.

Good luck & get well.

[Quillback]

Yes sorry to read that about your wife.

[Andy & JoAnne]

Andy, sorry to hear about your wife's injury.

I've been dealing with a similar situation over the past 18 months.

Good luck & get well.

Thanks Charles. You and Cindy are great people. It was a pleasure to meet you and catch a few fish. I think Cindy is going to take all your $$$ if you take her fishing too much. Class act folks and cant wait to see you again. You should try to get out to Crooked Creek and do a float to Snow. Several killer holes in that stretch. Anyway, use the property as much as you like just send me a couple of pics so I don't get home sick. Heck, take a tent and do a weekend outing. I had the property cleared so its a super easy access point. Will try to get there next spring so we will definitely have to wet a line. Thanks Again for Your Thoughts.

[Andy & JoAnne]

Yes sorry to read that about your wife.

Thanks so much. I am sending you a PM.