Let's go Fishing

Well it is time to hit the Skagit.

  The target species at this time of year is primarily chum salmon.  There is also a B run of Coho salmon coming up the river.

The dates we are shooting for are Sunday Nov. 8 to Wednesday Nov. 11.  There have been a number of issues influencing the timing of the trip - Indian fishing, continuous regulatory changes, low water in the river.  Well, it finally started raining so that should help the fishing.  The regs say the river is currently open pretty much everywhere.  Tribal fishing is done.

I have contacted Glacier Peak Winery and RV Resort.  They have plenty of campsites and cabins available on these dates.  Their contact info is as follows: 

Phone:        360-708-3005

Email:          glacierpeakwineryandresort.com

Address:    58468 Clark Cabin Road, Rockport, WA

Fishing can be done from a drift boat, inflatable raft and wading.  Some of our members wade fish almost exclusively.  We have even had someone in an inflatable kayak. Recommended gear is 7-8 wt.  9 foot rod,  5 foot 15 pound  leader.  Salmon fly of your choice - Strutter, Olive Sparkle Bugger. Starlite Leech and many others.

The group will have to decide exactly what areas to fish when they arrive.  WDFW regs can change on short notice.  Scott Willison is spending 3 days on the river this week and he thinks our dates should be perfect.

If you plan on going please let me know so I can advise the RV resort and coordinate boat spots.  If you have questions give me a call.

Cheers

Bill Boettcher

206-954-8910