{"id":331,"date":"2012-06-02T11:11:31","date_gmt":"2012-06-02T18:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/?p=331"},"modified":"2012-06-03T11:34:27","modified_gmt":"2012-06-03T18:34:27","slug":"methow-valley-weekly-fly-fishing-report-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/02\/methow-valley-weekly-fly-fishing-report-6\/","title":{"rendered":"METHOW VALLEY WEEKLY FLY FISHING REPORT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning anglers. \u00a0Time for another fish report.\u00a0 Things to note this week<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 The Rivers are open for catch and release fishing. \u00a0The water is still very high. \u00a0Fishing from a boat is recommended (skilled rowers only) while wadding will be dangerous due to the fast water. Find specific information for each river below. \u00a0The lake fishing is still very good and the damsel fly pattern is the ticket. \u00a0I also added Buck Lake to the list due to a accidental over stocking that should make the fishing great.<\/p>\n

Methow River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Is now open for catch and release fishing. \u00a07,980\u00a0cfs (cubic feet per sec) at Winthrop. \u00a0This level is way to high to wade fish but from a drift boat or raft you have a good chance at some fish. \u00a0Look for big back eddies and fish the seams between the fast and slow water. \u00a0Use sink tips with streamer patterns that mimic small fish. \u00a0Small dry flies (sizes 14-10) on the surface of back eddies can rise some big fish. \u00a0Try Pale Morning Duns and Parachute Adams that mimic a small hatch.<\/p>\n

Chewuch River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Is now open for catch and release fishing.\u00a0 2,870\u00a0cfs (cubic feet per sec) at Winthrop.\u00a0 This level is high but wade fishing can be done in the back eddies from shore (just be carful of the fast flow). I will recommend the same approach as the Methow River until we know know more on what they are biting on.\u00a0 Use sink tips with streamer patterns that mimic small fish. \u00a0Small dry flies (sizes 14-10) on the surface of back eddies can rise some big fish. \u00a0Try Pale Morning Duns and Parachute Adams that mimic a small hatch.<\/p>\n

Twisp River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Is now open for catch and release fishing.\u00a0 1,670\u00a0cfs (cubic feet per sec) at Twisp.\u00a0 This river is the best bet for wade fishing.\u00a0 The level is high but just keep to the back eddies from shore and you should be good. I will recommend the same approach as the Methow River until we know know more on what they are biting on.\u00a0 Use sink tips with streamer patterns that mimic small fish. \u00a0Small dry flies (sizes 14-10) on the surface of back eddies can rise some big fish. \u00a0Try Pale Morning Duns and Parachute Adams that mimic a small hatch.<\/p>\n

RIVER NOTICE:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em>Rivers can be very dangerous.\u00a0 Be prepared when you head out and have a plan for emergencies.\u00a0 Call the fly shop for current river conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n

Big Twin Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Damsel nymph fly patterns (size 14-8) have been the ticket. \u00a0Olive green buggers (size 10-8) with a slow retrieve will show good results. \u00a0Catch and release recommended. \u00a0One fish limit per angler per day.<\/p>\n

Little Twin<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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 Use damsel nymph fly patterns (size 14-8) with a slow retrieve.\u00a0\u00a0 The boat launch area is a good place to cast from shore. \u00a0Catch and release only.<\/p>\n

Campbell Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Freshly stocked and ready to fish.\u00a0 The view and the fishing are worth the drive. \u00a0This lake is best fished in a personal water craft or a small boat.\u00a0 Cast wooly buggers (size 10-6) and leeches (size 10-6). \u00a0Also try damsel nymph fly patterns (size 14-8) with a slow retrieve.\u00a0 Catch and release only.<\/p>\n

Cougar Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Freshly stocked and ready to fish. Difficult access, but holds some nice trout including the infamous Tiger Trout. \u00a0A personal water craft is the best way to access the good fishing spots.\u00a0 Try wooly buggers (size 10-6), leeches (size 10-6) and damsel nymph fly patterns (size 14-8) with a slow retrieve.\u00a0 Catch 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. \u00a0Use 120-200 grain sink tips and rust brown wooly buggers (size 6 and 8).\u00a0 Along the shore line a strike indicator and chronomids (size 16-10) are working well. \u00a0Black ant patterns have been taking trout and bass off the surface. \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

Black Pine Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I have had reports of nice sized Cutthroat eating\u00a0chronomids (size 16-10) and zug-bugs\u00a0(size 14-10). \u00a0This high mountain lake has a small boat launch and great camping facilities. \u00a0This is a great lake to take the family fishing and camping.<\/p>\n

Leader Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you head over the Loup Loup pass you will find this lake on the way to Omak. \u00a0There are plenty of good sized trout and crappie to catch all day. The boat launch and the island have had the best crappie fishing. \u00a0Try small olive and brown wooly buggers (size 12 and 10) with a medium\/slow sink tip. \u00a0These small, tasty fish put up a great fight on a light weight fly rod.<\/p>\n

Buck Lake<\/strong> – I just found out that Buck Lake had a large addition of fish that should make for some great fishing. \u00a0Keep an eye out for Rainbows, Cutthroat and a few Perch. \u00a0Fish the lake with a sink tip fly line and a brown or olive green wooly bugger. \u00a0Damsel \u00a0patterns will also work well.<\/p>\n

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

Tight Lines,
\nGreg Knab
\nFlyfishers Pro Shop 509-996-2832
\nwww.flyfishersproshop.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Before you go out fishing check the regulations and have a license and catch card. Call\u00a0Flyfishers Pro Shop at 509-996-2832 for more information on current conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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