Greg and Allan: Rufus Woods - 5/4/2022

We had a beautiful 70 degree day at Rufus Woods! The fishing was slow, but the weather and the beautiful scenery made it worth the trip. Green hillsides don’t last long in arid central Washington. We fished from 9 AM to 6 PM. Our total was 3 walleyes, 2 whitefish, 2 trout, and a pikeminnow. Walleyes were 19 inches, 21 inches, and 23 inches. The water temperature was 44 degrees. Highlights of the trip were catching our first walleye right at noon which was just in time for a fresh fish taco lunch!!! We also enjoyed several close looks at a beautiful bald eagle which refused to eat the pikeminnow we killed.

Greg and a 23 inch walleye

For lunch, we cleaned the 19 inch walleye and put the fillets in a bag with a lime, garlic, and turmeric marinade. Grilled the fish and placed in corn taco shells with pico, lettuce, cilantro, cheese, and guacamole.