Methow Valley Fish Report

Well, you can never guess what fish will do.  Looks like our Steelhead fishery will be open at least through the month of November.  Fish from the Snake River have shown up in the Methow and they are very large.  There have been reports of fish over 40”.  The reason they are here is unclear, but the good news is that we can keep fishing.  Ill keep you posted as news develops.  Call Jeff at the Carlton location for more info 509-996-2000.  The Winthrop fly shop location will be closed from Nov 3rd until Nov 17th.  The Carlton location will be open Mon through Sat from 8am – 6pm and Sun 9am – 5pm.  We will also suspend the fish report until we have some fishing action to mention.  If I have also added a screen shot of the water flows for more detailed information (see below).

Steelhead Gear: 7-8 wt floating line with a nymph and strike indicator set up.  Switch 6-8 wt rod work great also.  7-8 wt floating line with a dry skating fly works well early in the season.  7-8 wt floating line with a sinking line for swinging.

Summer River Gear:  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.

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

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 – CLOSED – Open May 25th – Aug 15th.

Methow River – OPEN FOR STEELHEAD – Open for trout May 25th – Sept 30, Catch and release only.  710 cfs at Winthrop

Twisp River – CLOSED – Open May 25th – Aug 15th.

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

Big Twin Lake – CLOSED, Open Apr. 27 – Oct. 31.  Good cutthroat and rainbow fishing.  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.  Surface – 77 acres.

Black Pine Lake – OPEN.  Good cutthroat fishing.

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 – CLOSED, Open Apr. 27 – Oct. 31.  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.  Surface – 24 acres.

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

Pearrygin Lake – CLOSED – Open Apr. 27 – Sept. 30.  Heavily stocked with nice sized fish.  All game fish statewide size/daily limit.  Good boat launch.  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

Before you go out fishing check the regulations and have a license and catch card. Call Flyfishers Pro Shop at 509-996-2832 for more information on current conditions.