Methow River Height Gage 12/12

Rain, rain and too much rain has left the Methow swollen and in the lower stretches brown with destabilized sediment from this summer’s wildfires. I wish I had some good news but right now I don’t. This winter has been fairly manic in its weather conditions, about the time it hasn’t been frozen there are a few days of good fishing then the rain comes.

Methow Flow Meter 12/12

I’m afraid at this point it’s just a waiting game, look for river levels to come back down in a few days as we enter a dry period. With any luck we will get a chance to get at fish again soon with the bonus of more fish entering system early with higher flows, further spreading fish up and through-out the river. Will keep yawl posted as things develop, until then maybe stay warm at the tying bench. Happy Holidays!

Methow Flow 11-30-14

Methow flows are close to normal at the moment however there has been a big drop in temp. Look for temps to level off later in the week and more ice free fishing.

Methow Today 11-30-14

Black Chironomid

Hot bug has been the black Chironomid with white head. Fish are cold and looking for smaller meals at the moment, as well there have been some early winter black midge hatches as of late. Stay warm, happy fishing!

Winter Steel