April was so sunny and warm it feels like we skipped May and are already into June. Some of the fly fishing conditions feel that way as well. With warm temperatures comes bug hatches and feeding fish. There are already early hatches of salmonflies on the Yakima, lakes are cranking out trout, and sea-run cutthroat anglers are producing great reports on Puget Sound beaches.
May is one of the best months for fly fishing the many trout lakes throughout the state. Almost all lakes are open in May and important food items like chironomids and damselflies are in full swing. The trout are taking full advantage of these food items and the fishing can be as good as it gets.
March has quickly snuck up on us and spring is beginning to spring! March brings all sorts of new fly fishing opportunities to the fly fishing angler HQ'd in the Seattle/Everett/Western Washington area. Steelhead opportunities are in prime time. Our best trout lakes are just opening, and the Skwala stoneflies should be about ready to pop on the Yak. Check out this March report for more info and ideas on where anglers may want to consider for their fly fishing calendar for March.
October’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.
The 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.