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Local Conditions/Reports
July 5, 2010
STEELHEAD: Washougal and
E. Fork Lewis River - Rivers are in great
shape now and the summer steelhead are in the river. Get out there and
make a report.
TROUT:
Many local lakes
such as Coldwater, are doing well. Battle Ground,
Kress, Merrill, Goose and Wilderness Lakes are producing fish.
KALAMA:
Some of the finest
fishing for steelhead on the west coast comes from this lengendary
stream and it's only 25 min. from town. My first steelhead that
I landed after moving to Wa. some 32 yrs. ago came from the Kalama,
not my very first steelie but one I'll never forget. There's something
special about a steelhead on the fly even after 40 yrs.now and 2,000
fish later each is still a treasure and one of the great thrills
in all of flyfishing.
N. Fork Lewis River -
The N. Fork is an often overlooked river by fly anglers yet the
lower river offers many miles of water suitable for swinging flies for
steelhead and salmon. There are several good floats on the river. I've
had several reports of angling success. This is
a tailwater fishery that never gets to low and stays nice and chilly.
The N. Fork also has one of the largest runs of
steelhead of any of the westcoast streams and it's right in our
backyard !
E. Fork Lewis River -
Only
9 miles from the Greased Line it's still a fine steelhead stream.
. My personal best
in Wa. came from here and to a skating dry fly! Also the states
largest steelhead was landed on this gem.
Washougal River -
It's
a near twin to it's sister stream the E. Lewis in size and
water flow and still pumps out some the finest June and July fish
of any of our local fisheries. This river picks up
with the rains that start in Sept. and fishes well throughout the
winter and spring.
Klickatat
River
Open for whitefish only December 31st - March
31st. Trout, steelhead and salmon regs need
to be checked out. Be sure to check the WDFW for special
rule changes. Be aware of glacier melt during
warm weather as the water tends to become cloudy.
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check requlations for the Klickitat.
Kress Lake -
Kress Lake is
open year around and is stocked by WDFW with trout, bass and steelhead
on a regular basis. With easy access, an improved trail around
the lake and restroom facilities this is an excellent place to take
the kids out and introduce them to the sport.As an added bonus,
at times, you can watch the eagles and ospreys perform aerial battles
for fish.
Klineline Pond -
Klineline
is open year around and is another great location for taking the
kids with very easy access. It is located right off I-5 in Vancouver
and has excellent facilities. It is stocked by WDFW with rainbows.
The little ponds behind Klineline can offer the angler the
opportunity to target some bluegill, bass and crappie.
Merrill Lake -
Fishing
at Merrll has been good at the lake and you are
able to drive down to the lake. The hex hatch
should start any day with the warmer weather coming.
Wooley buggers, caddis flies and ants have
been working well.
McBride Lake -
This lake no
longer exists after being filled in by a mud flow off Mt. St. Helens..
Goose Lake
Fishing is going really well as 6,000
browns and cuts were planted two weeks ago.
Olive wooley buggers, ant patterns and Royal
Wulfs have been working well.
Deschutes
Fishing on the river has been producing trout.
. The use of pheasant tails, prince nymphs and other nymphs
always are good on this river. Be aware that late morning
and early afternoon can sometimes produce BWO & PMD hatches.
Steelhead fiishing should be picking up shortly.
Central Oregon Lakes
The lake fishing is getting cool at night. If you are
going to go you need to get out there soon or it
will be cold.
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