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

Can you tell my wife likes catching steelhead? She had a ball last weekend, especially because she landed one more fish than I did!

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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Sunday, February 27, 2028 - Although there are many lakes that are open year round in the region, the March 1st opening of many lakes is often the first fishing trip of the season. To make the most of this first outing there ar... Get the full report!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - I had arranged to meet Austin Moser, of Austins Northwest Adventures Guide Service, at his home in Coulee Dam on Wednesday, and I arrived in town early enough to check on a couple of the boat launches... Get the full report!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - It’s not too late to take advantage of all the great things you can see and do at the Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show in Spokane. This will be the 64th year that the show has been taking place, and i... Get the full report!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - On the heels of a warm winter, fish catches are up for anglers on Lake Roosevelt at the start of 2026. Facing less deterrence from all manner of snow, ice, and cold weather, reports indicate that ang... Get the full report!

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Product Reviews

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Steel Downrigger Weights from Fish Fighter

I got an e-mail recently from someone who had watched a video I had done on fishing off the mouth of the Klickitat River. He was excited about this fishery, but was reluctant to drag his lead downrigger balls through the sand bottom here. Well, I just happened to have picked up the perfect alternative! read more...