Fly fishing in the state of Washington is full of opportunities all year long and May is no exception. With the cold, windy April we've had this year, warmer May days are certainly something most of us are looking forward to and the fish probably are as well. Here is a list of places to consider if you’re looking for good fly fishing trips in and around the state of Washington.
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Banks Lake Bassin
If you’re looking for something different, give Banks Lake a shot for great numbers of smallmouth bass. Mid- to late-May is a great time to fish Banks for the bass that are in pre-spawn mode. They are typically in five to fifteen feet of water and staging in or around rocky flats where they will eventually spawn.