{"id":381,"date":"2012-09-04T12:07:17","date_gmt":"2012-09-04T19:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/?p=381"},"modified":"2012-09-04T12:08:09","modified_gmt":"2012-09-04T19:08:09","slug":"381","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/04\/381\/","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 Methow River is getting “bony” for floating but is great for wade fishing.\u00a0 I have been seeing salmon setting up redds and crashing around in the water.\u00a0 This signals the angler to get out the egg fly patterns.\u00a0 Also nymphing egg-sucking stone flies is a great way to get into some big fish.\u00a0 The adault October Caddis and Stone Flies have started dipping their eggs and are an attractive meal for the trout.\u00a0 Try throwing some big orange, fluffy flies for fun top water action.\u00a0 Skating dry flies is also working well.\u00a0 There are changes to lake regs starting Sept 1st.\u00a0 Please see individual lakes for more info.<\/p>\n

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Methow River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Open for catch and release fishing.\u00a0 351\u00a0cfs (cubic feet per sec) at Winthrop and 431\u00a0cfs at Pateros.\u00a0 Try a leggy foam hopper pattern (size 8 & 6) like a Fuzzy Wuzzy or a Chernobyl Ant.\u00a0 Add a small nymph dropper (size14 – 10) off the back 12 – 14″ from the Hopper.\u00a0 Egg patters are a good bet with the salmon setting up to spawn.\u00a0 Also try October Caddis patterns and Stone Fly patterns for a more natural approach.\u00a0 Try skating big drys for some aggressive top water takes.\u00a0 Also look for big back eddies and fish the seams between the fast and slow water. \u00a0You can also use sink tips with streamer patterns that mimic small fish.<\/p>\n

Recommended leader and tippet size: 4X & 3X.<\/p>\n

Chewuch River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th<\/p>\n

Twisp River<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th<\/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 river condition updates.<\/em><\/p>\n

Big Twin Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The water temperature has been rising and in turn, slowing down the fishing.\u00a0 Damsel nymph fly patterns (size 14 – 8) are still working. \u00a0Olive\/green Wooly Buggers (size 10 & 8) with a slow retrieve will show good results. \u00a0If things get slow try Chronomids (size 16 – 10) under a strike indicator.\u00a0 Catch 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 and dry fly patterns (size 14 – 8) with a slow retrieve.\u00a0 Also if it is a hot day, try Chronomid fishing with a strike indicator.\u00a0 Tie on 2 Chronomids (size 16 – 10) 12″ apart and 9′ up the leader place the indicator.\u00a0 When the indicator moves, strike.\u00a0 The boat launch area is a good place to cast from shore. \u00a0September 1 – March 31 statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Campbell Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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 and dry fly patterns (size 14 – 8) with a slow retrieve.\u00a0 September 1 – March 31 statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Cougar Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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 Reports of Chronomid fishing have produced some nice fish.\u00a0 September 1 – March 31 statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Pearrygin Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The water temp was over 80 deg there the other day.\u00a0 Its time to water skiing and let the fish rest.\u00a0 But, if you want to give it a shot, try these techniques.\u00a0 If you try fly fishing, 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).\u00a0 This lake is best suited for fly fishing from a small craft or boat.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Patterson Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The temp has been steady and still good fishing.\u00a0 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 Use 120 – 200 grain sink tips and rust brown Wooly Buggers (size 6 & 8).\u00a0 Along the shore line a strike indicator and Chronomids (size 16 – 10) are working well.\u00a0 This 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.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Black Pine Lake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This lake is a great place to beat the heat.\u00a0 I have had reports of nice sized Cutthroat eating\u00a0Chronomids (size 16 – 10) and Zug-bugs\u00a0(size 14 -1 0). \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.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/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 & 10) with a medium\/slow sink tip. \u00a0These small, tasty fish put up a great fight on a light weight fly rod.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Buck Lake<\/strong> – This lake will keep cool for awhile longer due to the recent rains.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Alta Lake<\/strong> – This seemingly forgotten lake has new residents that will blow your mind.\u00a0 The State, last minute, planted some big boys in there.\u00a0 Lots of 2 – 6 pound trout and what I here there is a few 10 – 17 pound fish.\u00a0 That will entice any angler to give it a try.\u00a0 Use a 150 – 200 grain sink tip with a small fish pattern.\u00a0 Let it sink a few seconds and strip the fly back erratically to entice the strike.\u00a0 Note – The boat launch there “sucks” so watch your trailer if you are launching a boat there.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on trout.<\/p>\n

Recommended leader and tippet size for lakes: 5X & 4X.<\/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":"

Good morning anglers. \u00a0Time for another fish report.\u00a0 Things to note this week\u00a0\u2013 The Methow River is getting “bony” for floating but is great for wade fishing.\u00a0 I have been seeing salmon setting up redds and crashing around in the water.\u00a0 This signals the angler to get out the egg fly patterns.\u00a0 Also nymphing egg-sucking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fishing-report"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/s27r3u-381","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=381"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":385,"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381\/revisions\/385"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}