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

Here's an example of a small rainbow taken on the Icicle River.

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.

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Friday, January 21, 2022 - When I arrived at Palmer Lake on Friday afternoon there were two anglers on the ice at the bottom end of the lake, just off the access. They chose not to risk the condition of the ice. It has warmed... Get the full report!

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - After my day at Curlew Lake, I spent the night in Republic and then drove 25 miles to Bonaparte Lake the next morning. There was just one truck in the parking area at Bonaparte Lake Resort, which is ... Get the full report!

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - For FishingMagician.com I'm Eric Granstrom. I was supposed to go ice fishing with my buddy Dave Koepke a week ago but I was sidelined with sickness. When I saw him posting pictures Saturday of his s... Get the full report!

Monday, January 17, 2022 - The first day of my survey of ice fishing lakes up north took me to Curlew Lake, a few miles from Republic. I had good roads most of way. I made a couple of stops for coffee and fuel, and it took me... Get the full report!

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Washington Fishing Guide

The best guide to fishing Washington State—period. The sixth edition of the Washington Fishing Guide is the most thorough, detailed, well-written and useful guide that has ever been printed. The fact that it is in its sixth update is proof enough. read more...