Thanks, guys, for the great info! I'll be sure to post a report (if I ever
get out of the office, that is...)
-G
At 02:25 PM 4/13/01 EDT, you wrote:
>Crab Creek runs from just West of Spokane to where it empties into the
>Columbia River near Vantage. Along its journey, it empties into Moses Lake
>and the Potholes Res. The creek is popular with locals but doesn't receive
>much press due to the limited access of the creek and the varying quality of
>fishing. In some parts of the creek it is too warm for trout and other
parts
>grow monster bows and browns. Knowing where to fish is the key. I am stil
>figuring it all out.
>
>The lower portion of the creek tends to support either know fish or spiny
>rays and junk fish. It seems that where it exits from the Potholes and also
>the inlet into the Potholes could be interesting to try sometime.
>
>The area of the creek that I have fished is on the BLM land. Turn off at
the
>Tokio Weigh Station exit just West of Sprague Lake. Head North on the
>Tokio/Harrington road for about 5 miles. You will come across the creek as
>if lows under the road.
>
>The best fishing I have discovered is on the West side of the road. There
are
> some various deep holes and tailout waters that can hold large rainbows.
>However, I must emphasize the fact that the fish per mile density of this
>creek is pretty low. I sure wouldn't drive from the West side just to fish
>it. You are better served on the Yak and Rocky Ford.
>
>I have heard some incredible stories of Monster Browns on stretches of the
>creek that run through private property but have yet to gain access.
>
>That is about all I know:-)
>
>Mike
>
>
