It’s been another fantastic week of fishing on the Methow with many great people and many great fish to hand. The temps are coming up around 10:30 and the many layers dawned in the morning come off quick. The full moon has passed and is waning so as the day warms the bight has to as of late, as well with warming temps insects are beginning to hatch in greater numbers again.

As for locations for best fishing I would focus on Methow area north as far up as Winthrop, fish have started to arrive at their destination leading to growing numbers in the upper river. Water level has come up a bit and look for more of the same as temps gradually climb.

Last season we had a significant rise is water level due to temps which shut fishing down for a few days so keep your fingers crossed for moderate or even cold weather.

Peter S. with a nice early morning steel

Fish are starting to key in on stones again and to be sure they will take egg patterns as some ripe females will start to drop them soon. As well small nymphs and chironimids are still working well, green red and brown have been productive colors.

Alan scores a keeper

If you are interested in booking a trip we still have a few openings left, not sure how long season will last so give us a call we’ll get you out on the river have fun!