Northwest Fishing Reports

Excellent, thank you.

Just curious if anybody has checked out the lake to see if the ice is gone and if the lake is fishing well.

Temperatures have risen here in Omak quite a bit recently so I'm assuming it's good but was hoping to hear word before I make the drive.

It just took them a while to update the regulations and get the pamphlets out I think. Here's a link for all the regulations good through 2018. They've started doing them for a 2 year period now. http://www.colvilletribes.com/media/files/NonMemberFishingRegs2016-18.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.hre...

For the few people looking for beach names, etc here's a very basic map from the Colville fishing pamphlet. Go to page 22 for the map http://www.colvilletribes.com/media/files/CCT%20Non%20Member%20Fishing%20%20Regulations%202014-%202015.pdf They haven't updated the regulations to the 2015 -2016 seas...

I've been having issues with fly breaks as well that seem to come out of no where. I've modified a few classic knots like the improved clinch where I'll pass through the eye twice before tying the knot. Haven't had an issue with it yet but I'm going to start learning the Orvis knot as well. I've bee...

I camped at the state park in June with the family and had a blast. Weather was crummy for one of the days but the others were great. We fished from a 16' deep v boat and had absolutely no issues. From what I saw if you fish the mornings you'll be fine there with your boat. I'd recommend contacting ...

What's the average size of these sockeye?

zen leecher wrote:Usually the Okanogan river is warm and the salmon mill around in the Columbia at the Okanogan mouth. That's the usual spot for sockeye angling.

Much appreciated.

Bodofish wrote:What you mean to say is Brewster Pool. Pretty darn close to any red Koke set up tipped with shrimp. Search for it in the river fiahing and Baker Lake.

Yup, Brewster Pool is one of the spots. Thanks for the info!

Any advice on fishing for these? Never caught a sockeye before and I'd be fishing the upper Columbia and Okanogan Rivers.

So the family ends up reserving a campsite at Chelan State Park. I think to myself hell yea, I've read a billion reports for that lake from the guides there, let's do this! We're scheduled to camp there for four days and three nights and the forecasts are ever changing as I check for updates everyda...

Okay, thanks!

The Quadfather wrote:I guess my Humminbird has been wrong.

lol

Hey guys, was hoping for a little help. I don't know if I've ever fished Lake Chelan before (might have as a little kid) and the family has plans to camp at the state park. We plan on bringing our boat and I was hoping some of our seasoned anglers might be able to tell me if there are any fun areas ...

Oh wow, found a little bit of the same rumor. "Book Description Publication Date: June 22, 2005 Omak Lake is an ancient body of water, about which the native Indian population holds significant cultural and religious views, which includes sightings of the Omak Lake Monster. The reported Omak Lake Mo...

Ever heard that the true depth of Omak Lake is unknown because the bottom is so erratic and that's where the beast hides?

Of course now you google it and it says 325 feet. haha

Matt wrote:More Omak Trivia: There is a fabled lake monster that dwells in her waters.

It's the Ogopogo!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogopogo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It visits Omak Lake through underground waterways.

No problem, I get email alerts so I'll get back to you promptly

Not sure if this helps, but this is what I bought: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Fly-Fishing/Flies-Fly-Fishing-Accessories|/pc/105591780/c/105763680/sc/105765480/Creek-Company-Sport-LT-Pontoon-Boat/711972.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fbargain-cave-fly-fishing-flies-fly-fishing-...

BOTTOM LINE IS!!!!!! I just called the office. Single barbless is ONLY required during the catch and release period. Once june 1st comes around, you can catch and release on any hooks, treble, single, barbed or not, as long as no bait is used. It only applies to catch and release periods, not the p...