Lunker Time at Taylor Lake

Gooding said this monster was released after a good fight. Contributed Photo

Gavin Gooding, 17, of The Dalles, holds a nice trout caught at Taylor Lake this morning, Thursday, March 25. Gooding and friends Will MacOmber, Kevin Reed and his daughter, Charlie. Spent the morning at the lake using Powerbait to haul in some nice catches. The lake was stocked on March 15, according to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife website. To learn more click here ODFW Recreation Report.

Gooding, a junior at The Dalles High School, holds up a couple of bright trout. The smaller fish was likely recently stocked. Gooding and friends had been at Taylor Lake for about 4 hours this morning.