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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in November

Deschutes River Steelhead Fly Fishing - Pacific Fly Fishers Photo
This is a very late November report, but better late than never. With the mild weather we've had this fall, it feels like we've had an extended fly fishing season in western Washington and the greater Seattle area. There are lots of fly fishing opportunities for anglers right now and most rivers and lakes are in great shape. Here are some great fly fishing trip ideas and I hope you're able to get out on the water and find a few fish in November.

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in October

Fly Fishing for Coho in Puget Sound RiversOctober’s cool mornings and shorter days are certainly upon us.  Great fly fishing in Washington continues in the month of October.  For us anglers in the Seattle/Everett area of Washington, fly fishing opportunities peak for many different species.  Here is a look at some of the popular October fly fishing options and some ideas for places to go wet a line.

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in September


It's hard to see summer disappearing but at least it is football season and the fall fishing opportunities are firing up.

September is a great month for fly fishing opportunities for anglers from the greater Seattle and Everett area.  It seems like just about everything fishes well at some point in September and October. The big news is loads of coho salmon entering Puget Sound and beginning to enter our rivers. Steelhead, trout, bass, and panfish are on the radar for WA anglers in September as well.

Stop into the store if we can help you plan your trip and get you the equipment you need to find fishing success and enjoy your time on the water.

 

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in August

Yakima River Rainbow - Jordan Rae PhotoThe sun is out in beautiful Seattle and it is time to soak up every minute of outdoor time we can get.  Fly fishing opportunities abound for anglers living in the northwest Washington area and August is no exception.  Here’s a look at some places we think are good fly fishing trips to consider this month.

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in the Month of June

Cedar River, WA Rainbow Trout - June 2023

June is here and fly fishing in the Seattle area has plenty to offer this month.  Here is a fishing report and some ideas on where you may want to spend some time with your fly rods in the Seattle and general Washington area. 

If we can help with equipment, other location ideas, flies, or anything else to get you out on the water, swing by the shop or give us a call.

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in the Month of May

Fly Fishing in Washington State - Report for April 2019Here in the NW Washington and Seattle area, April is an exciting time for fly fishing opportunities.  April promises warmer weather and more active fish so put away the lawn mower and hit the water because this April has a ton of great fly fishing options for all kinds of species of fish. 

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in April

Fly Fishing in Washington State - Report for April 2019Here in the NW Washington and Seattle area, April is an exciting time for fly fishing opportunities.  April promises warmer weather and more active fish so put away the lawn mower and hit the water because this April has a ton of great fly fishing options for all kinds of species of fish. 

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in March

UPDATED:  Feb. 28, 2022

Pass Lake Brown Trout - Fly Fishing Washington StateIt looks like the rain is back as we end February and look ahead to where to go fly fishing in March.  I suppose this rain is a good thing given the very low rivers we experienced in much of February.  Our winter steelhead opportunities are down to a few choices in Washington, like the Cowlitz.  The Olympic Peninsula rivers close as of tomorrow (March 1st) to protect wild steelhead on a year where that is hard to argue... although, I do wish they would...

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in February

Skykomish River Steelhead Fly FishingFebruary in Seattle and the state of Washington usually means a slight reduction in rain, spring flowers begin to poke their heads out of the ground, and the infamous February Fake-out... meaning there is almost always a week or two of nice, sunny weather that makes it feel like summer is right around the corner even though it isn't.  The fishing, however, does perk up in February and it is a great month for a number of fly fishing excursions.  Here are a few to think about for your February fly fishing calendar.  

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How to Tie The Mega Craw - Crayfish Bass Fly

How to Tie Bennett's Mega Craw Crayfish Bass FlyIn this article, Michael Bennett shows step-by-step instructions and the pattern recipe for tying the Mega Craw crayfish bass fly.  Also, Michael highlights the fly lines and techniques used to fish his most productive pattern for big smallmouth and largemouth bass.

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