{"id":915,"date":"2013-09-23T20:13:38","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T03:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2013-09-23T20:13:38","modified_gmt":"2013-09-24T03:13:38","slug":"methow-valley-fish-report-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersproshop.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/23\/methow-valley-fish-report-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Methow Valley Fish Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Methow Valley Fish Report<\/b><\/p>\n

Fall is here and so are the big fish.\u00a0 With a week left before the seasonal closure, the Methow River is in prime shape.\u00a0 Cooler temperatures and higher water flows have made for some great fishing conditions.\u00a0 Today the water temp was a chilly 45 deg to start and slowly moved up to 49 deg by the end of the day.\u00a0 Flow rates at Winthrop were just below 500 cfs.\u00a0 The action was slow until 1pm, until a Yellow Sally hatch began and the bite was on.\u00a0 Large cutthroat in the 14-16″ range were grouped in small pockets crashing down on size 12 Yellow Sally patterns (see image below).\u00a0 Very exciting fishing.\u00a0 We will keep you posted on the Steelhead opener.\u00a0 It looks like it might be later in October, but we will let you know ASAP.<\/p>\n

Please do not target the salmon and do not walk through the reeds.\u00a0 Note that the Chewuch and Twisp river are closed.\u00a0 The lower section of the Methow is close from Gold Creek to the mouth as of Sept 15th.\u00a0 I have also added a screen shot of the water flows for more detailed information (see below).<\/p>\n

From last weeks report: The lake fishing has still been consistent.\u00a0 The fish are still eating Damsel fly patters and small green wooly buggers.\u00a0 Go down deep, 15′ or so, you can find some in the thermocline with Damsel nymphs.\u00a0 Use a sink tip and slowly retrieve the bug back with little action.\u00a0 Once you see fish rising to eat the adult damsels (usually in the afternoon), switch to a floating line and present the adult pattern a few feet from the rise.\u00a0 You should see the fish turn and hammer your fly.<\/p>\n

River Gear:\u00a0 4-5 wt dry fly hopper\/dropper set up, a deep stone fly nymphing rig with a strike indicator and a 6-7 wt sinking line with a big bugger\/nymph set up.<\/p>\n

Lake Gear: 3-4 wt dry fly rig (damsel or callibaetis) and a 5-6 wt sink tip with a damsel nymph.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about my report, reply to this post down below.\u00a0 I will answer your questions as soon as possible.\u00a0 Tight Lines – Greg<\/p>\n

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Chewuch River<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0CLOSED – Open May 25th – Aug 15th.<\/p>\n

Methow River<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN May 25th.\u00a0 Great hopper\/dropper fishing. \u00a0497 cfs at Winthrop.<\/p>\n

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Twisp River<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0CLOSED – May 25th – Aug 15th.<\/p>\n

Alta Lake<\/b> – OPEN Apr. 27 – Sept. 30.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on all game fish.\u00a0 Surface – 187 acres.<\/p>\n

Big Twin Lake<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN Apr. 27 – Oct. 31.\u00a0 Good cutthroat and rainbow fishing.\u00a0 Catch-and-release recommended.\u00a0 Daily trout limit 1, no min size.\u00a0 Other game fish statewide size\/daily limit.\u00a0 Internal combustion motors prohibited.\u00a0 Good boat launch.\u00a0 Surface – 77 acres.<\/p>\n

Black Pine Lake<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN.\u00a0 Good cutthroat fishing.<\/p>\n

Buck Lake<\/b> – OPEN.<\/p>\n

Campbell Lake<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN All game fish.\u00a0 Apr. 1st – Aug. 31 Catch-and-release.\u00a0 Selective gear rules.\u00a0 Internal combustion motors prohibited.\u00a0 Sept. 1 – Mar. 31 statewide size\/daily limit.\u00a0 Steep boat launch, ok for small craft.\u00a0 Surface – 11 acres.<\/p>\n

Cougar Lake<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN All game fish.\u00a0 Apr. 1st – Aug. 31 Catch-and-release.\u00a0 Selective gear rules.\u00a0 Internal combustion motors prohibited.\u00a0 Sept. 1 – Mar. 31 statewide size\/daily limit.\u00a0 Tight boat launch, not suited for larger craft.\u00a0 Surface – 9 acres.<\/p>\n

Davis Lake\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 OPEN All game fish.\u00a0 Apr. 1st – Aug. 31 Catch-and-release.\u00a0 Selective gear rules.\u00a0 Internal combustion motors prohibited.\u00a0 Sept. 1 – Mar. 31 statewide size\/daily limit.\u00a0 Good boat launch.\u00a0 Surface – 39 acres.<\/p>\n

Leader Lake<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN.\u00a0 Mixed bag of bass, trout and bluegill.\u00a0 Surface – 159 acres.<\/p>\n

Little Twin<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN Apr. 27 – Oct. 31.\u00a0 Catch-and-release recommended.\u00a0 Daily trout limit 1, no min size.\u00a0 Other game fish statewide size\/daily limit.\u00a0 Internal combustion motors prohibited.\u00a0 Good boat launch.\u00a0 Surface – 24 acres.<\/p>\n

Patterson Lake<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN.\u00a0 Statewide size\/daily limit on trout.\u00a0 Mixed bag of bass, trout and perch.\u00a0 Surface – 143 acres.<\/p>\n

Pearrygin Lake<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 OPEN Apr. 27 – Sept. 30.\u00a0 Heavily stocked with nice sized fish.\u00a0 All game fish statewide size\/daily limit.\u00a0 Good boat launch.\u00a0 Surface – 192 acres.<\/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>.\u00a0 Sign up for this blog and receive the fish report every week click here<\/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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