On my way home from perch fishing on Moses Lake, I took a detour to check on a couple of lakes in the Quincy Wildlife Area. Both Burke and Quincy lakes had just enough open water on them to make it possible for anglers to fish on the March 1st early season opener. Now there isn’t any sign of ice. The boat ramps, both gravel and improved, are being used by boaters. Quincy Lake covers fifty four acres and there is good shore access on the lake. There is a large flat about midway up the south shore, but other than that there is deep enough water for shore anglers to reach water that cruising rainbow find attractive. Many anglers prefer Burke Lake, as it has better shore access along both the north and south shores. There is a gravel launch and a launch with a dock on Burke. Anglers can also access the very east end of Burke Lake. Look for the public fishing sign on the highway between Quincy and George to find it. There is a gravel launch here that can accommodate small boats. There is even a vault toilet at this end of the lake.