Top 25 Fly Fishing Questions Answered | Ultimate FAQ GuidePFF staff member, Maveryke Hines, with a beautiful rainbow from a local river near PFF's location in western Washington state. Your Complete Fly Fishing FAQ Guide Fly fishing comes with a lot of questions — and that’s exactly why this guide exists. Whether you're brand‑new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, this Top 25 Fly Fishing Questions Answered guide breaks down the essentials in a clear, practical way. From choosing the right fly rod and leader setup to understandi...
Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in July 2026Well, we're nearly a third of the way through July and we're just getting our July report out. Summers are always so busy. The good news is, there are loads of fly fishing opportunities for all sorts of things right now. Here is a breakdown of what we're hearing and seeing out there. Trout Rivers - It's go-time on many local trout rivers as the water levels are dropping to summer lows. This is a good thing on many westside rivers. In addition, the Yakima is at its typical summ...
Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in September 2025September 2025 Fly Fishing Report & Forecast September is well underway and the fly fishing opportunities are numerous. In the Western Washington area, the most notable is probably the return of loads of pink salmon to Puget Sound and its rivers. In addition, we have lots of silvers showing up, steelhead entering the Columbia system, loads of bass and warmwater opportunities, and September is a fantastic time to be on the Yakima, Methow, Naches, Green, Deschutes, and many other trout rive...
Fly Fishing for Skagit River Chum SalmonChum salmon enter the river and sport their spawning colors and fighting teeth after just a few days. A fairly fresh chum like this nice buck, are impressive both in appearance and in fighting spirit. Fly Fishing for Skagit River Chum Salmon THE RUNDDOWN From the town of Sedro-Woolley to Rockport, WA Chum salmon from the end of October through mid-December Watch regulations closely for which sections open on certain dates. Bank access is limited once the river levels come up in the fall, ...
Fly Fishing for Skagit River Silver SalmonThis nice coho took a fly called the Pay Dirt in the colors of black and blue. Swinging flies with two-handed rods is an effective way to catch silvers/coho, but many anglers prefer to add motion to the fly by stripping the line to make the fly jump and fall, or incorporating a fast strip retrieve at the end of the swing. Fly Fishing for Skagit River Silver Salmon THE RUNDDOWN From the town of Sedro-Woolley to Marblemount Mid-September through mid-November Watch regulations closely for whi...
Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in SeptemberSeptember 2024 Fly Fishing Report & Forecast There are lots of good things to look forward to this September as a Seattle and Western Washington fly fishing angler. This September will surely be exciting for anglers looking to target silvers in both the saltwater and rivers. Steelhead are showing a pretty good return over Bonneville Dam so far this year and that means potentially good fishing on the various Columbia tributaries (more below). Lakes will begin to cool down soon and that mea...
