Methow Valley Fish Report

Lakes open next Saturday April 27th.  There are some large trout that have been planted in the local lakes.  I would use a 130 grain sink tip with a green wooly bugger to start out.  Experiment with colors and sizes to dial in what the fish want.  Also try varrying speeds when retriving the fly.  Once you find what they are hitting keep using it.  If you need to get some fishing in before the opener, Omak Lake is open year round and has been fishing well.  The unique Lahontan Cutthroat trout cruz along the shore line in packs making for fun sight fishing.  Use a floating line with 12′ of leader and a size 10 bead head prince nymph.  Also Jeff and I found that a sink tip with a small size 10 green wooly burger work well also.  You will need a Tribal fishing license available at Walmart in Omak.  If you have any questions about my report, reply to this post down below.  I will answer your questions as soon as possible.  Tight Lines – Greg

Chewuch River – OPEN May 25th

Methow River – OPEN May 25th

Twisp River – OPEN May 25th

Alta Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Big Twin Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Black Pine Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Buck Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Campbell Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Cougar Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Davis Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Leader Lake – OPEN.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and bluegill.

Little Twin – OPEN Sat April 27th

Patterson Lake – OPEN.  Statewide size/daily limit on trout.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and perch.

Pearrygin Lake – OPEN Sat April 27th

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.  Sign up for this blog and receive the fish report every week click here.

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.

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Methow Valley Fish Report

Slow morning of fishing.  I got up before dawn and fished the Winthrop Bridge hole and Corral hole. Water temp was 40.3 deg.  Slightly cooler than usual.  Water level was up (305 cfs in Winthrop) and a small weather front came in.  That combo was probably why the fish were lock jawed.  I did get a nice report around noon from local guide Brian Whitney.  He lost one of the biggest Steelhead of his life down by Stokes Road.  With the coming rain and warm weather, we should have a great final week.  I added a pic from last Monday when I got a chance to fish with Leaf Seaburg.  Nice fish Leaf!  We also have great rates at the Inn if you need a room.  We are right across the street from the river and many guest hit the Corral hole before breakfast.  If you are coming over to fish the Methow, I can mail you the hot flies so you can fish your way up the river with confidence.  Give me a call and set you up.  If you have any questions about my report, reply to this post down below.  I will answer your questions as soon as possible.  Tight Lines – Greg

Chewuch River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Methow River – OPEN for Steelhead fishing from the mouth to the confluence of the Methow and Chewuch Rivers (see the Fish Map for more details).  We expect it to stay open until around the 15th of March.  Flies to use: double bead peacock stone fly size 8, hevi-bead glow-egg pattern size 6, frenchies size 10, black and white bead head wooly bugger size 8, egg sucking stone fly and egg sucking leeches sizes 8 or 10.

Twisp River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Alta Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct 1st.

Big Twin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Black Pine Lake – Frozen over.

Buck Lake – Frozen over.

Campbell Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Cougar Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Davis Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Leader Lake – OPEN for ice fishing.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and bluegill.

Little Twin – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Patterson Lake – OPEN for ice fishing.  Statewide size/daily limit on trout.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and perch.

Pearrygin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct. 1st

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.  Sign up for this blog and receive the fish report every week click here.

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.