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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in February

February is here and bringing some much needed rain so far.  I have daffodils starting to sprout up at the house and that means some of the best fishing of year is approaching.  At some point, February usually offers some warmer temperatures and at least some sunshine.  It also starts off better trout lake fishing, spring steelhead fishing, and the beginning of hatches on rivers like the Yakima.  It's time to get that gear in order and hit the water.  Here are some favorite February places to target for your next fly fishing adventure in the greater Seattle/Everett and Washington state area.

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Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington - January

The New Year is here and we've had some pretty encouraging fishing reports lately.  We've had reasonably mild weather lately and the rivers have been in much better shape that one might expect.  Jordan has been on the Skykomish twice in the last week and has hooked fish each time.  We've had a few good Pass Lake reports and some for the Yakima River as well.  Take advantage of warmer weather patterns and hit the water on those weeks when the temperatures are in the 40's.

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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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