Methow Valley Fish Report

This week, the lowland lakes climbed in temperature making for challenging mid-day fishing.  Pearrygin Lake was 70 deg and the fishing was slow.  But, using a sink tip and a heavy bugger I was able to get down and find some fish.  Today is a different story.  The temp has backed off and the lakes should come back to life as the clouds cover the sun and a little rain helps out the hatches.  Chronomid fishing would be a good bet as the hatch emerges.   Use a 5wt rod with floating line and let the flies sink slowly.  Slowly retrieve the flies back while keeping an eye on the fly line.  If the fly line begins to straighten out, strip set and hopefully a fish ate your bugs.  There have been some callibaetis hatching so I have been using a tan damsel nymph pattern (see below) that also looks kinda’ like a callibaetis nymph.    Experiment with colors and sizes to dial in what the fish want.  High Rock Ranch is open to fishing and the bite has been good.  This private, spring fed lake is holding some nice size fish.  I had a blast sight fishing with size 20 emerges.  Call the fly shop for more info.

If you have any questions about my report, reply to this post down below.  I will answer your questions as soon as possible.  Tight Lines – Greg

Chewuch River – OPEN May 25th

Methow River – OPEN May 25th

Twisp River – OPEN May 25th

Alta Lake – OPEN Apr. 27.  Statewide size/daily limit on all game fish.  Closes Sept. 30.  Surface – 187 acres.

Big Twin Lake – OPEN Apr. 27.  Catch-and-release recommended.  Daily trout limit 1, no min size.  Other game fish statewide size/daily limit.  Internal combustion motors prohibited.  Good boat launch.  Closes Oct. 31.  Surface – 77 acres.

Black Pine Lake – OPEN.

Buck Lake – OPEN.

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

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

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

Leader Lake – OPEN.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and bluegill.  Surface – 159 acres.

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

Patterson Lake – OPEN.  Statewide size/daily limit on trout.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and perch.  Surface – 143 acres.

Pearrygin Lake – OPEN Apr. 27.  All game fish statewide size/daily limit.  Good boat launch.  Closes Sept. 30.  Surface – 192 acres.

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.  The map is free online at www.flyfishersproshop.com or pick up a printed copy at the Flyfishers Pro Shop (located in the lobby of the Mt. Gardner Inn) or at The Carlton General Store.  Sign up for this blog and receive the fish report every week click here.

Stop by the fly shop for more information and any equipment needs.

Tight Lines,
Greg Knab
Flyfishers Pro Shop 509-996-2832
www.flyfishersproshop.com

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