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

Lars Larson had a great time fishing with me on Banks Lake. He got this one on a crank bait near the mid way launch.

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!

Sunday, May 31, 2026 - I recently traveled to Clarkston, Washington to visit the Thunder Jet production facility to get a tour. I was invited to go there by my boat sponsor, Mark’s Marine in Hayden, Idaho. They had ordere... Get the full report!

Friday, May 29, 2026 - Someone asked me about the spring salmon season on the Icicle River this year and I told them I had my doubts about it. I had heard that the run was expected to be very low this year and that there w... Get the full report!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - I just posted the latest Mission in the Rufus Woods Roundup fishing contest, sponsored by the Colville Tribe, on my Facebook page. This one is called the Species Sprint, and it’s a race to be the fir... Get the full report!

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Yakima Bait Mag Lip 3.5

Yakima Bait has been making the Mag Lip series of trolling lures for many years. When they introduced the 4.0 it was an instant hit with anglers who troll for salmon. read more...