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METHOW VALLEY FLY FISHING REPORT

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Hello anglers.  Time for another fish report.  Things to note this week – Steelhead fishing is going to open on the Wenatchee and Icicle River on Feb 8.  This is good news for the Methow River anglers.  Get ready for a possible Steelhead opener in the next few weeks.  With the warm weather and rising water we should see more fish move in the system.  That will make for some great fishing.

Ill keep you posted as soon as I hear something.

Chewuch River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Methow River – CLOSED for Steelhead fishing as of Dec 1st.  We are hoping for a split season, opening back up in Feb or March.

Twisp River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Alta Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct 1st.

Big Twin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Black Pine Lake – Frozen over.

Buck Lake – Frozen over.

Campbell Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Cougar Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Davis Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Leader Lake – OPEN for ice fishing.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and bluegill.

Little Twin – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Patterson Lake – OPEN for ice fishing.  Statewide size/daily limit on trout.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and perch.

Pearrygin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct. 1st

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.

Fishing for steelhead, whitefish to open on Wenatchee River; Icicle River to open for steelhead

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WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE 
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov

February 6, 2013

Fishing for steelhead, whitefish to open on Wenatchee River;
Icicle River to open for steelhead

Actions: Open the Wenatchee and Icicle rivers on Feb. 8 to fishing for steelhead. In addition, the Wenatchee River will open Feb. 8 to fishing for whitefish.

Species affected: Steelhead and whitefish.

Fishing area locations and effective dates:

Areas that will open to fishing for steelhead one hour before sunrise on Feb. 8 until further notice include:

  • Wenatchee River: From the mouth to 400 feet below Tumwater Dam, including the Icicle River from the mouth to 500 feet downstream of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Barrier Dam.

Areas that will open to fishing for whitefish one hour before sunrise on Feb. 8 until further notice include:

  • Wenatchee River: From the mouth to the Highway 2 bridge at Leavenworth.

Reason for changes: Recent analyses of the ongoing steelhead fisheries in portions of the upper Columbia River have revealed sufficient impacts to natural origin steelhead still remain under the NOAA-issued ESA section 10 permit. Re-opening steelhead fisheries in both the Wenatchee and Icicle Rivers will help to reduce the proportion of hatchery fish on the spawning grounds, where their offspring may compete with natural origin juvenile salmon. Opening these areas to steelhead angling also allows whitefish angling opportunity.

Areas that will continue to be closed for steelhead and whitefish angling until further notice include:

  • Mainstem Columbia River: From Wells Dam to the Highway 173 bridge at Brewster.
  • Entiat River: Upstream from the Alternate Highway 97 Bridge near the mouth of the Entiat River to 800 feet downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery.
  • Methow River: From the mouth to the confluence with the Chewuch River in Winthrop.

General rules for all locations open to steelhead fishing:

  • Mandatory retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead, daily limit two (2) hatchery steelhead, 20 inch minimum size. Hatchery steelhead are identified by a missing adipose fin with a healed scar in its location.
  • Adipose present steelhead must be released unharmed and cannot be removed from the water prior to release.
  • Night closure and selective gear rules remain in effect.
  • Whitefish anglers must follow selective gear rules in areas open to steelhead fishing, no bait is allowed

Other angler information:

Anglers should be aware that fishing rules are subject to change and that rivers can close at any time due to impacts on natural origin steelhead. Adhering to the mandatory retention of adipose clipped steelhead is vital in allowing the fishery to continue and to provide the maximum benefit to natural origin fish.

Anglers are required to possess a Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement as part of their valid fishing license.

Information contacts: Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager (Ephrata), (509) 754-4624; Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist (Methow, Okanogan), (509) 997-0316; Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist (Wenatchee, Entiat), (509) 665-3337.

 

 

METHOW VALLEY FLY FISHING REPORT

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Hello anglers.  Time for another fish report.  Things to note this week – Fishing reports have still been very few and far between.  Methow rivers are closed to steelhead fishing.  Other fishing options: Steelhead on the Okanogan River and triploid trout fishing at Ruffus Woods Lake.  You could go ice fishing on Patterson or Leader Lake for bass, trout, perch and bluegill.  For ice fishing info and gear call the Winthrop ACE Hardware store at (509) 996-2150.

I will be writing bi-monthly reports until the fishing picks up in the valley.  If you have any questions call the Flyfishers Pro Shop at 509-996-2832.

Chewuch River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Methow River – CLOSED for Steelhead fishing as of Dec 1st.  We are hoping for a split season, opening back up in Feb or March.

Twisp River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Alta Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct 1st.

Big Twin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Black Pine Lake – Frozen over.

Buck Lake – Frozen over.

Campbell Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Cougar Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Davis Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Leader Lake – OPEN for ice fishing.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and bluegill.

Little Twin – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Patterson Lake – OPEN for ice fishing.  Statewide size/daily limit on trout.  Mixed bag of bass, trout and perch.

Pearrygin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct. 1st

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.

METHOW VALLEY WEEKLY FLY FISHING REPORT

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Hello anglers.  Time for another fish report.  Things to note this week – It’s dumping snow and looks like it’s not going to stop for awhile.  Fishing reports have been very few and far between.  Methow rivers are closed to steelhead fishing and lakes are closed or frozen over.  Other fishing options: Steelhead on the Okanogan River and triploid trout fishing at Ruffus Woods Lake.  You could go ice fishing on Patterson when the ice is thick enough.

I will be writing bi-monthly reports until the fishing picks up in the valley.  If you have any questions call the Flyfishers Pro Shop at 509-996-2832.

Chewuch River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Methow River – CLOSED for fishing as of Dec 1st.  We are hoping for a split season, opening back up in Feb or March.

Twisp River – CLOSED for fishing as of Aug 15th

Alta Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct 1st.

Big Twin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Black Pine Lake – Frozen over.

Buck Lake – Frozen over.

Campbell Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Cougar Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Davis Lake – Frozen over.  September 1 – March 31 statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Leader Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct. 1st.

Little Twin – CLOSED for fishing as of Nov 1st.

Patterson Lake – Frozen over.  Statewide size/daily limit on trout.

Pearrygin Lake – CLOSED for fishing as of Oct. 1st

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.