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Sol Duc River

Olympic National Park, Washington

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Salmon Cascades

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Sol Duc River, Washington, US. photo by Trevor Anderson

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Mid March Fishing Around Seattle Here we are hitting our stride into the spring season and while it is raining pretty hard outside, many of our local fisheries are in great shape.  Here is a brief look and some suggestions to consider for the next month or so.  Steelhead - Nobody is going to deny it has been a wet and cold year in the area.  What the rain seems to bring to everyone is a doom and gloom regarding being on the water in search of steelhead which is unfortunate. Yes, rain brings high water but high water does not always mean not worth fishing, in fact it can mean just the opposite.  Knowing which rivers and which runs on those rivers are going to allow for standing, casting and swinging flies is part of each anglers quiver of knowledge that helps them be successful. High water often times bring the steelhead closer to the bank where longer casts are unnecessary.  Some rivers clear faster or don’t color at all.  Yes, high water will mean things such as back cast space, wading depth and favorite runs are not ideal, having to work a bit harder for your time out there will always make the success fishing feel that much better.  Get to know which these and don’t be afraid to take notes when in the store talking with us, we are here to help.  That said, we have a ton of April dates still open if you want to get out with us and learn how, where, when, why and with what from us.  Puget Sound - With all this rain, the Sound remains steadfast in its ability to stay clear and provide a terrific fly fishing experience when all else is shot.  In addition, it has been fishing extraordinarily well of late so really no excuse for not wetting a line this weekend.  Lincoln Park, Saltwater State Park, Meadowdale Park and Bridge View Park have all been turning out consistent fish to anglers.  Blackmouth, resident Coho and cutthroat have all been greeting anglers willing to grab their 5,6 or 7wt rods with floating lines and couple streamers.  Yes, it isn’t the Yakima but with the Yakima flowing at about 5-6K cfs, this would be a great time to get to know your local saltwater fishery.  It is close and easy and more than likely the equipment you have will work no problem, just provide a nice freshwater rinse after use.  Any questions let us know. Yakima - A few Skwala stones have been showing themselves on the Yakima.  This means trout are on point looking to gobble up those calories after having been deprived all winter of big juicy bugs.  At this time the Yak is pretty high but the Cle Elum is down and clear and the cutthroat in there are just as willing to play the game.  Pat’s Stones, LIghtning Bugs, Copper John’s, PT’s and if you are just a little bit crazy throw some Skwala dries, just in case! Photo Reid Curry

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Pacific Golden Chanterelle

Cantherellus Formosus

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1/22/2022

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Sol Duc River

Olympic National Park, Washington

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6/2/2023