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

Austin Moser and I hold up four of the five kokanee we landed on a trip to Lake Roosevelt. We got eight rainbow, too.

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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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!

Monday, May 4, 2026 - I wanted to get back over to Hayden, Idaho and visit my new boating partner, Mark’s Marine. We met earlier this year and did a walkthrough of a Thunder Jet Luxor at their dealership, to see the layou... Get the full report!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - My wife is getting used to a new computer system at her work. That prompted me to talk about the frustrations that people have commented on about the new MyWDFW system through my Facebook page. As yo... Get the full report!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - When I was visiting different fishing locations on the opening day of the lowland lake trout season, I thought I would check on Franks Pond, in the Beebe Springs Natural Area. This is off Highway 97 ... Get the full report!

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Product Reviews

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Mitchell 300Xe

I finally got a chance to get out on the water with two new Mitchell reels recently, and I have to tell you a story so you can understand just how great these new spinning reels performed. read more...