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

Bob Stroup (left) poses with Rollie Schmitten with the first spring salmon for Rollie 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.

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!

Friday, May 8, 2026 - The very popular Pike Minnow Derby conducted by the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce is coming up next week, and I wanted to give everyone a heads up so you can plan for it. For several years now the... Get the full report!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - The Juvenile Fishing Ponds that are scattered across the state play a very important role in the future of fishing. These allow youth under the age of 15 to fish and offer these youngsters an excelle... Get the full report!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - At the same time I was going over to visit my new boating partner, Mark’s Marine, my friend James Lebow was going to be fishing at Waitts Lake, which is northwest of Spokane. They invited me to stop ... Get the full report!

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Super Bait Plug Cut

When the Super Bait hit the Central Washington salmon fishing scene a few years ago, it created a sensation unlike any other lure introduction. In no time at all, no salmon angler fished the upper Columbia without a few of them in their tackle box. read more...