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Reports > 2026
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, June 19, 2026 - The Rufus Woods Roundup fishing contest sponsored by the Colville Tribe is still rolling along, and I wanted to remind you that there are many good reasons to sign up and enter. The contest is free a... Get the full report!
 
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - As promised, I got an update on the plans for the sockeye season on the Columbia River. Chad Jackson, Fish Manager for Region 2, gave me a thumbnail sketch of the result of the meeting with Washingto... Get the full report!
 
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - I like to visit the viewing window in the fish ladder at Rocky Reach Dam this time of year. Usually, there are scads of big summer run Chinook and sockeye passing through here, and you can get a look... Get the full report!
 
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - I had learned that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife had removed their licensing computers from the dealer locations, and I wondered what this meant for those who still needed to get a fi... Get the full report!
 
Monday, June 15, 2026 - Nate Stully has had some good days on Banks Lake fishing for walleye this season, and he invited me to join him and Lee Stevenson last Thursday to give it a try. We met at Steamboat State Park, where... Get the full report!