spawning pike

took a hike around a river close to home hoping to find some spawning suckers but instead found pike. lots and lots of pike. had no luck catching any but i did get a close up photo of a big one hiding in a log jam and even a video of some spawning in the shallows.

no spring in sight

with what seems to be a never ending winter this year the only fish i have been having any luck with have been trout. majority of my river spots are blown out and with an additional 10-15" of snow in the forecast its going to be even longer before anything is fishable. i've caught a few redhorse, pike, carp and even a lifelister quillback but mostly just brown trout. it's been fun but i must say i am getting pretty sick of trout. here are a few catches so far this spring.

lifelister quillback

with how slow things have been i have taken more scenery photos of some favorite fishing spots of mine instead of fishing. here are a few favorites from this winter.