Good morning anglers. \u00a0Time for another fish report. \u00a0The weather this week will be nice for fishing. \u00a0The wind is picking up mid week but dies off for the weekend. \u00a0Try fishing early to avoid the wind. \u00a0Things to note this week \u2013 Patterson lake bass fishing has been picking up. \u00a0Reports of good bites on rusty brown buggers along the shore line. \u00a0Also the trout on Patterson have been keying in on black ant pattens on the surface.<\/p>\n
Big Twin Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Good fishing results with zug-bugs and chronomids (sizes 16-10) along the shore line hung from a strike indicator. \u00a0Rust and orange colored wooly buggers on sink tips have been producing nice sized fish up into the 20\u2033 range. \u00a0Catch and release recommended. \u00a0One fish limit per angler per day.<\/p>\n Little Twin<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 There have been mixed reports of great days and not so great days.\u00a0 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. \u00a0Catch and release recommended. \u00a0One fish limit per angler per day.<\/p>\n Davis Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Lots of medium\/large fish that like to bite the fly.\u00a0 Chronomids and zug-bugs (Size 14-10) and wooly buggers in orange, rust, and brown (Size 10-6) have been very effective.\u00a0 This is a good place to cast from shore.\u00a0 Try by the boat launch, out in the water a bit with a pair of waders. \u00a0Catch and release only.<\/p>\n Campbell Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The view and the fishing are worth the drive.\u00a0 There have been good reports of nice sized fish and a steady bite all day.\u00a0 This lake is best fished in a personal water craft or a small boat.\u00a0 Try casting chronomids (Size 14-10), wooly buggers (Size 10-6) and leeches (Size 10-6). \u00a0Catch and release only.<\/p>\n Cougar Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Difficult access, but holds some nice trout including the infamous Tiger Trout.\u00a0 A personal water craft is the best way to access the good fishing spots.\u00a0 Try wooly buggers (Size 10-6), leeches (Size 10-6) chronomids (sizes 16-10). \u00a0Catch and release only.<\/p>\n Pearrygin Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This lake is best suited for fly fishing from a small craft or boat.\u00a0 If you try fly fishing there use orange wooly buggers (Size 10-6) and leeches (Size 10-6).\u00a0 Some anglers even use an egg pattern to mimic Power Bait balls. \u00a0This is a catch and keep lake. \u00a05 fish per angler per day. \u00a0Bait fishermen have been doing well trolling wedding rings with a bit of live worm or power bait on the end (troll speed 0.9 k\/hr is a good target).<\/p>\n Patterson Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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.\u00a0 Residents include Trout, Bass, Perch, and Walleye to name a few.\u00a0 A fun place for the family and easily fishable from a boat, Patterson can keep an angler busy for long time.\u00a0 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).\u00a0 Along the shore line a strike indicator and chronomids (sizes 16-10) are working well. \u00a0This is a catch and keep lake. \u00a0Red power bait casted off the shore line has had good results for bait fishermen. \u00a0Try trolling wedding rings with some worm or power bait on it.<\/p>\n Methow River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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.\u00a0 The map is free online at\u00a0www.flyfishersproshop.com<\/a>\u00a0or pick up a printed copy at the Flyfishers Pro Shop (located in the lobby of the\u00a0Mt. Gardner Inn<\/a>) or at\u00a0The Carlton General Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stop by the fly shop for more information and any equipment needs.<\/p>\n
\nChewuch River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CLOSED
\nTwisp River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CLOSED<\/p>\n