It has been confirmed that the planned special release of 1,500 trout into Burke and Quincy lakes for the March 1st opener didn’t take place. Mechanical issue with the truck apparently. According to the folks at the Region 2 office in Ephrata the plant should happen this week. As I mentioned in my earlier report, anglers were disappointed at Burke and Quincy and much happier at Martha and Caliche. I also checked the lakes further up the valley. I saw a few trucks parked at the public access at the upper end of Lake Lenore and also at the very top end of the lake. I wasn’t able to talk to anyone there and continued up the highway to Dry Falls Lake. I stopped at the overlook and took a shot of the fly fishers that were paddling around on the calm water. This should have been a productive day for those who made the bouncy drive into the lake which is accessed above the State Park across from Park Lake. I also watched a boat take off from the Coulee City Marina on Banks, where there were several trucks and trailers in the lot. Looking for pre-spawn walleye, I bet.