Big Twin Lake – Good fishing early morning with chronomids (sizes 16-10) along the shore line. Dark colored wooly buggers on sink tips have been producing nice sized fish up into the 20″ range in the afternoon.
Little Twin – There have been mixed reports of great days and not so great days. Fish it like you would Big Twin Lake. There is a head wall on the Northwest side of the lake that you can hide out from the North winds if it is blowing hard.
Davis Lake – Lots of medium/large fish that like to bite the fly. Chronomids (Size 14-10) and wooly buggers in black, green, and brown (Size 10-6) have been very effective. This is a good place to cast from shore. Try by the boat launch, out in the water a bit with a pair of waders.
Campbell Lake – The view and the fishing are worth the drive. There have been good reports of nice sized fish and a steady bite all day. This lake is best fished in a personal water craft or a small boat. Try casting chronomids (Size 14-10), wooly buggers (Size 10-6) and leeches (Size 10-6).
Cougar Lake – Difficult access, but holds some nice trout including the infamous Tiger Trout. A personal water craft is the best way to access the good fishing spots. Try wooly buggers (Size 10-6), leeches (Size 10-6) chronomids (sizes 16-10).
Pearrygin Lake – This lake is best suited for fly fishing from a small craft or boat. If you try fly fishing there use wooly buggers (Size 10-6) and leeches (Size 10-6). Some anglers even use and egg patter to mimic Power Bait balls.
Patterson Lake – This beautiful lake and year round fishery has great views and hold the most diverse mix of fish you can find in the Methow Valley. Residents include Trout, Bass, Perch, and Walleye to name a few. A fun place for the family and easily fishable from a boat, Patterson can keep an angler busy for long time. Recent reports of large 2-3 pound trout came from anglers using 120-200 grain sink tips and olive green wooly buggers (sizes 6 and 8). Along the shore line a strike indicator and chronomids (sizes 16-10) are working well.
Methow River – CLOSED
Chewuch River – CLOSED
Twisp River – CLOSED
To find out how to get to any of the mentioned rivers and lakes, use our fish map to point you in the right direction. The map is free online at www.flyfishersproshop.com or pick up a printed copy at the Flyfishers Pro Shop (located in the lobby of the Mt. Gardner Inn) or at The Carlton General Store.
Stop by the fly shop for more information and any equipment needs.
Tight Lines,
Greg Knab
Flyfishers Pro Shop 509-996-2832
www.flyfishersproshop.com
Before you go out fishing check the regulations and have a license and catch card. Call Flyfishers Pro Shop at 509-996-2832 for more information on current conditions.
