Hi Guys!
I could use some help!
Is anbody familiar with Palmer and know where to camp or stay for 3-5 days.
I have checked with DNR and the State but the don't list specifics, numbers or who to contact.

Glen, I think last year in Sept. you, Les and Wanda went up there on a day trip. Maybe you could help!

Any help is appreciated. :

Mike Singson

Thanks, Smitty!
I did hear about the fires up there and it may deter our plans!
If we go, I will get ahold of Mark.

Thanks for the help!

Mike

Yes Chris, Spectacle lake has some good largemouth fishing action as does Loomis.

Chopaka Lodge
(509)223-3131

I'll be staying there this year instead of Banks for a change.   

Uh-huh     There aren't too many "secret" lakes around there.  Even Chopaka lake, which is a long bumpy drive in, isn't much of a secret.  But no big deal.  That area is enough off the beaten track that those lakes don't get the kind of pressure like Banks, Moses, Potholes and surrounding areas receive.

Looking forward to going there again.  I haven't fished that lake since I was a kid!

So Mike, did you fish Palmer?  Do you have a report?  What's the launch like?

Mike, I went up to Palmer the end of September. It was my 4th trip to the lake. I like it for the scenery. You need 4x4 for either launch, but I heard an ugly rumor that they're going to put in a good launch next summer. That's a bad thing, IMHO. The first time I went up there, a local bass club guy told me that they wanted to catch and keep as many bass out of Spectacle Lk. as they could, because the DF&G was going to poison it.  In my opinion, Palmer's fishing has suffered due to the dry winters. I will be up there in mid-May '04, then over to Lk. Christina in SE BC.  That's the plan, anyway.  I have put some time in at Palmer, so feel free to email me before you go. I think the club's phone book has my email addy in it, or ask Smitty, Mark, Glenn or Sarge. Steve H.