Early July Fishing Report

The Methow river is fishable but still a bit high. As of 4th of July, the river is coming down slightly, but may bump up again with warmer weather predicted and a stubborn snowpack still in the mountains. The Chewuch is also still a bit higher than perfect early season conditions but an option (remember, it is closed above 8 mile). Nymphing is probably your best. There are some hatches occuring and a dry stone or caddis make pick up some fish. Please be careful wading, the river can be deceiving at this water level. A mistake at this level can be very costly. The lakes are still a great option as we have had a cool spring. The damsels and mayflies are out of course. Fishing the dry or nymph patterns, depending on time of day, can be very successful. Big Twin, Davis and Campbell have provided for lots of fun for fisherman, all requiring single, barbless catch and release gear. Black Pine is another great option this time of year, especially with kids and something green at the end of you line; deep. For more info. on the Methow watershed or lakes, please feel free to email or call our shop, 509 996 4735.  Bret and Kevin in the Sun Mountain Lodge Activities and Fly Shop.