South Puget Sound - October 30th, 2008
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC RECORDED:54 °FISHING: Excellent Puget Sound Fly Company is proud to offer current fishing reports for the exciting saltwater opportunities available in the South Puget Sound. These reports come from staff fishing trips, customers and friends. Please call us at (253) 839-4119 if you are new to the area or estuary fishing in general.
FISHING:
These last few weeks have produced some of the finest Cutthroat fishing in years. Piggyback the beginning of Chum season on top of that and you have some truly excellent fishing. As if that wasn’t good enough most of these spots are within and hours drive of your house.
Cutthroat technique has been fairly straightforward: Moving water, clear lines and erratic retrieves. I can’t tell you exactly where to go but think Key Peninsula and Hood Canal. If you aren’t catching Cutthroat where you are, move!
Chum are showing up at Chico, John's, Hoodsport and many other locations. Hoodsport holds fish consistently for weeks at a time. These other runs are much smaller and fish come in waves. The theme here, like with the Cutthroat: Stay mobile. Chum tend to like a rising tide, lower light and rain. I’ve had some epic fishing right at dark with a flood tide and pouring rain. Don’t let bad weather stop you from fishing!
LINES: Standard intermediate (Clear) lines are good, but the next generation of integrated shooting lines like the Rio ‘Outbound’ are ideal. We played a small part in the design of this line and our input was totally focused on the local beach fishing. TIDES
Chehalis River - October 1st, 2008
supplied by: Columbia River Fishing RECORDED:60 °FISHING: Great
With the smell of Fall in the air and October just around the corner, its time to start pursuing Coho Salmon and several rivers.. J and L Guided Sportfishing is gearing up for Fall fishing on the Chehalis, Cowlitz, and Lewis rivers. With both summer steelhead and the Buoy 10 season over we are looking forward to being on the waters of Southwest Washington. Fall fishing for Coho is one of the best times for an angler in Washington.The Chehalis river opens on October 1str and is the best bet for Fall Coho. Using light spinning rods and jigs we hook 15 to 25 fish a day in the calm tidal water of the river just outside on Elma, WA. October 1st thru the 15th an angler may catch 2 adult coho with only one being wild. Then on the 16th, all wild coho must be realeased. All Chinook salmon incidently caught will be released. Chehalis river coho are Big! Averaging 12 pounds with some as large as 18. Looking for lots of fight on light tackle Then this is your fishery. Call me today. Stop wishin and lets go fishin!!!The Lewis river is aso a great bet specially if the weather "blows" out the Chehalis. Coho in this river are availble thru mid November and run 8 to 12 pounds. Hover fishing bait and small spinners is the way to go. The Cowlitz also is a good bet just above the mouth of the Toutle better known as "the lake". Trolling wiggle warts is the ticket on this section of the river. Fish can also be caught up at Blue Creek and Barrier Dam. Summer run steelhead are also available in the Cowlitz. We are currently taking reservations for Chehalis, Lewis and Cowlitz rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00.Additional information can be obtained online at http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com/ or by phone at 206-920-2428Best Regards, Capt. Jerry Brown Columbia River Fishing http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com 206-920-2428
The Kalama River is a beautiful little river located about 2 hours south of Puget Sound Fly Company. Steelhead are in the river almost year ‘round and strong runs of Salmon enter the river from April-November. One of the most exciting aspects of fishing the Kalama is created by the low and clear water conditions. Sight fishing is the norm. If you have any questions about the Kalama, give us a call at (253) 839-4119.
The water is low this time of year. The opportunity to raise Steelhead to the dry is quite good. For those of you more interested in catching fish any way you can, Nymphing is extremely effective. Currently there are good numbers of fish from Red Barn all the way down to I-5.
Flies: Steelhead Muddlers, Copper Swan’s, Septober Caddis and Eggs.
If you have any questions or just need directions, please give us a call or stop by the shop. 253-839-4119
Lone Lake - July 2nd, 2008
supplied by: The Avid Angler RECORDED:75 °FISHING: Good
Fished Lone Lake on Wednesday, July 2nd. Weather was clear and wind calm for most of the day until the thunderstorms moved in.
Considering the success we have had on the rubber legs stone fly nymph on two other lakes, decided to try it on Lone Lake. Again, success! Trolled the fly slowly in the deeper parts of the lake using an intermediate line and landed 24 fish to 19 inches. My two fishing partners had similar success.
Tried the shorelines out to about 50 ft from shore but no fish found until very late in the day when they started moving into shallower water. Unfortunately, thunderstorms were moving in and we decided that it was not a good idea to be on the lake with feet in the water and a graphite fly rod (lightening rod??) in our hand so we headed in and called it a day.
Several other folks were on the lake that day but no one seemed to be having a "fishy" day. The rubber legs nymph seemed to be the ticket although we did take a few fish on olive leech patterns. But for the three of us, the nymph was king. As best as we can figure, it must resemble a dragonfly nymph.
Pass Lake - June 24th, 2008
supplied by: The Avid Angler RECORDED:74 °FISHING: Poor Pass Lake Fishing Report 6-24-2008
Avid anglers hoping to land lots of feisty fish at Pass Lake may want to find their fishing fun elsewhere, as only the bald eagles seemed to have good fishing luck this week. That's the latest information about the popular fly-fishing only lake on Fauntleroy Island, just sound of Anacortes, Wash.
In fact, most anglers who hit Pass Lake recently report similar conditions: great water clarity, unpredictable June-uary weather, and very few fish willing to take a fly. Fishing on Tuesday proved all those observations true.
The sky was sunny with wispy clouds, and the wind was stout from the southwest, which made boating difficult during strong gusts. We nearly had the lake to ourselves when fishing started at 12 p.m., but about 10 boats were on the water by late afternoon. Of all those anglers, only a handful reported fish caught, and each of those only caught one or two fish. Far from the stellar double-digit days Pass Lake offers in fall, winter and spring.
That could be a result of the water temperature, which seemed oddly warm to the touch considering the cool weather. Nearly nine hours of fishing later, and all we caught between us were three fish to hand. Several others were hooked and quickly escaped, but the bites were rather soft and half-hearted. All fish caught were rainbow trout, the largest 18 inches and the smallest 15 inches. None of the fish caught were brown trout, although other anglers reported catching a few small ones.
The insect hatch was minimal, with a few tiny size 24 brownish-colored midges seen in late afternoon. Only one swallow skimmed the lake's water searching for food, and nearly no chironomid molts floated on the surface, two sure signs that the trout are likely eating other foods – or not eating at all.
Fish were caught on two different flies. One, a tan Kiwi Muddler in size 4. The other a wrapped rabbit-strip streamer crafted from olive- and black-dyed rabbit in size 4, as well. Other flies tried included a Carey Special size 10 and an all white rabbit strip streamer with bead head in size 4. Only the black-and-olive streamer consistently produced strikes, and was fished with a RIO Aqualux intermediate line and Airflo 5-foot intermediate polyleader with a 20-inch 4x fluorocarbon tippet.
Perhaps anglers hoping to hook up on a fat lowland trout should heed the wise words of one Avid Angler customer, who suggested, "Skip Pass. Fish Lone Lake." See you on Whidbey Island!
Possession Point - May 19th, 2008
supplied by: All Star Fishing Charters RECORDED:74 °FISHING: Fair
Area 8.2
Lingcod opened May 1 Lingcod catching remains slow this week
Salmon fishing closed
Area 8.1
Lingcod opened May 1No reports this weekSalmon fishing closed Area 9
Salmon Fishing ClosedLingcod opened May 1 Lingcod, Rockfish and Cabezon were the catches over the weekend off Possession Bar.
Although the currents were moving with the low tides, just as the current changed directions was the best bite. Still using live bait for the ling and switching up to some jigs for the Rockfish and Cabezon.
Cady Lake - March 29th, 2008
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC RECORDED:39 °FISHING: Great
Cady Lake near Belfair is our favorite Westside lake. Offering a unique combination of private property with public access, this is a resource that should be enjoyed but respected. “Cady Lake Manor” (a beautiful bed and breakfast) controls the only access to this fly fishing only lake. This is not a “pay lake,” but in return for the privilege of access, fishermen are asked to respect the rules of the lake and leave a small donation. Please call us at Puget Sound Fly Company if you have any questions 253-839-4119.
FISHING: Because Cady is spring fed, this lake maintains excellent fishing throughout the year. Dress warm, bring a hot beverage and be prepared for some real big fish. Cady has been producing decent numbers of big fish this spring.
FLIES: Streamers such as Flesh Flies, Sheila Sculpins and Beldars are very effective on full sinking lines. For you Chironomid guys, long leaders and smaller (#16's and 18's) will work well under an indicator. Black, Snowcone and Chromies have all worked well. Believe it or not, small adult and hatching midge patterns can work on warmer days.
EQUIPMENT: You can fish with a variety of line weights but a good assortment of sinking lines is essential to cover the depths. To cover your bases, everything from a floater to a type 6 will come into play on a typical day at Cady.
Sauk River - March 26th, 2008
supplied by: The Avid Angler RECORDED:36 °FISHING: Fair
I'll call this report part of cutting my teeth as a steelheader - part of the learning curve of finding fish in winter water. The Sauk is a stunning river. Emerald green waters flow over multicolored rocks, cut smooth by erosion. The water is powerful when you're in it waist deep, and it's cold. When the rain breaks, you see Cascade peaks, lately covered in snow. Fishing it makes me feel like I'm in the Northwest.
I woke early and fished hard all day, covering as much water as I could as carefully as I could. Much of the game at this point is discovery, and it fuels me onto the next cast, the next step, the next feature to fish. Bringing my attention to bear on a seam line, I try my best to slow the fly down and to imagine it's at the right level in the water. Following my swing behind a boulder, I reach out with my rod tip to drop the fly and let it soak. Sweeping the line out over open water feels like I'm searching blindly, and I probably am.
The reports that we've received lately all indicate likely places that steelhead hold: below the Suiattle, at the confluence of the Sauk and the Skagit, just above the 530 bridge river left, two runs below the Concrete Sauk Valley bridge. However, there's no guarantee that they'll be there when you ante up. I can tell you that the water is low, that it's relatively clear, and that there are fish to be caught in the river right now. And I'd be remiss if I didn't stress that it closes next Monday.
Ports Susan and Gardner - March 3rd, 2008
supplied by: All Star Fishing Charters RECORDED:54 °FISHING: Good
Area 9
Open till April 15 for salmon Limit is 2 salmon, Chinook (Blackmouth) must be fin clipped
Spotty reports this past week with everything east of Point NO Point being slow and those fishing west of Point No Point catching some fish.
Area 8.1
Open till April 30 for salmonLimit is 2 salmon, Chinook (Blackmouth) must be fin clipped
Hot Plug Salmon Derby in marine area 8.1 and 8.2 was a great success with flat calm water both days.
The winning fish came from Area 8.1 caught by Mark Kingsman weighing in at 16.4 lbs, which netted him grand prize of $3100
Second place fish weighed 15.8 lbs and was caught by Don Coker netting him $1725.
Third at 13.6 and worth $1035 went to Ken Lundgrin.
At total of 115 fishers weighed in 50 fish and there were lots caught that did not get weighed in.
Area 8.2
Open till April 30 for salmonLimit is 2 salmon, Chinook (Blackmouth) must be fin clipped Saratoga passage was decent over the weekend with one of the top three fish in the Hot Plug salmon Derby coming from Elger Bay.
Plenty of bait has appeared and with the bait will come the salmon (blackmouth)
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