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Hi, I'm Dave Graybill, the Fishin' Magician!

Nathan Schuyleman displays one of eight small sturgeon that we caught while fishing on his boat below Rock Island Dam.

Here you will find current information on fishing in Central Washington State.

I grew up in Central Washington and began writing about the outdoors in the mid 70s. I began broadcasting report on outdoor recreation on KOZI Radio in Lake Chelan in 1991. My reports are now carried on several radio stations and many newspapers in Washington. The reports give what’s happening and how-to information on fishing for bass, perch, walleye, trout, kokanee, salmon, steelhead and other species.

Current Fishing Reports

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Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, all anglers age 15 and older must purchase a Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement (CRSSE) to fish recreationally for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and m... Get the full report!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - I just received the latest book written by Rob Phillips, who is known for his outdoor columns in the Yakima Herald newspaper. I have known Rob for many years, and he has even come up and fished with ... Get the full report!

Monday, December 8, 2025 - An app that allows Washington hunters and anglers to keep and display digital licenses is now live. Called MyWDFW, the app became available in the Google Play and Apple App Stores last week, according... Get the full report!

Friday, December 5, 2025 - I reported earlier that the WDFW planted trout in many lakes across the state before the Thanksgiving Holiday. This would give families and friends an opportunity to fish over the long weekend with e... Get the full report!

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Product Reviews

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Whistler Jig from Northland Tackle

I admit it. I am a snoop. When I am fishing with friends or guides I look around their boat to see what I can find that they use, and will want to add to my tackle box. When we were fishing for walleye I have found the Whistler Jig. read more...