Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
40
Orvis Seattle's Tip of the Week
***CURRENTLY CLOSED TO FISHING*** ***Make sure to always look up emergency rules and regulations before heading out fishing. See the 2021/2022 Washington Sport Rules pamphlet, available at https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing.***
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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
At the present time, there are no endorsed guides on the Skykomish River5-Day Outlook as of 8/28/23
***CURRENTLY CLOSED TO FISHING***
Techniques & Tips as of 8/28/23
***CURRENTLY CLOSED TO FISHING*** ***Make sure to always look up emergency rules and regulations before heading out fishing. See the 2021/2022 Washington Sport Rules pamphlet, available at https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing.*** For salmon, try an 8 or 9 weight rod with a sink tip line to get your streamers down. Letting the fly swing in the current with some twitches can entice a strike. a 13ft 7wt spey rod is a great option for swinging flies for salmon as well. A Skagit head with a medium to fast sinking tip will help get your flies down, and help you cast larger flies. Nymphing is your best option for trout at the moment.
Local Species Available June 1 - January 31
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Winter Steelhead
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Summer Steelhead
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rainbow trout
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bull trout
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Cutthroat
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Salmon
Orvis Seattle's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail | chartuse | 12-16 |
Orvis CJ Nymph | red | 12-16 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | Green/Red | 4 |
Bead Head Stonefly | coffee/Brown | 6-12 |
Classic Intruder | Bright | 4-8 |
Classic Intruder | Black | 4-8 |
Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jig | chartreuse | 12-14 |
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail
These attention getting fluorescent bead head nymphs will turn tails in fast water.
2.99
Item #7T55
Orvis Seattle's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
8-Weight 14' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line