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I grew up in a family of fishing enthusiasts.  My grandparents and parents and brother and I (and later my husband) enjoyed the experience very much.  We've traveled throughout the US and Canada to fish a wide variety of waters.  Our children are learning about the fun of this now.  Nothing beats the taste of a fish you've caught yourself.  And Spirit Lake would be a spectacular setting for our sport.

But some places should be left alone.  And Spirit Lake is one of them.  It's an important research site and should be protected.  We love visiting Mount St. Helens, but don't feel that we have to dip our lines in every body of water on earth.

posted 3 years, 1 month ago
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