When I want to check on what’s going on with anglers in Okanogan County, I contact Jack in the fishing department at North 40 Outfitters. This store is a popular spot for fishermen, who stop by to resupply and share their experiences with Jack. Although angling is at a low ebb with the cold and wet weather, there are some bright spots. One of the best places to cast a line right now is at Omak Lake. According to Jack, there are three fly fishers that are fishing from Nicholson Beach, known as Beer Can Beach, and are fishing here about every other day. So, fishing must be worthwhile. He also mentioned that anglers are casting spoons from this same beach with success. The Lahontan cutthroat that inhabit Omak Lake often grab these lures on the drop. Cutts of 3 or 4 pounds are common here. Rufus Woods has been quiet so far this winter for triploid rainbow trout, but anglers using jigs are getting walleye on the Nespelem Bar. Jack shared that if you are planning to fish Brandts Landing on Rufus Woods, there better be some current. If there is no flow, fishing is slow at Brandts.