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May 14, 2013

River Reports

Submitted by Phil Stephens, Mystical Legends Guide Service Call (206) 940-0052 or E-mail

 

Coastal & SW Washington Report

May14, 2013

Spring Chinook fishing is about in it's peak in many areas of the state and it has been less than stellar most days. I have been fishing Drano Lake where the returns have been even less than predicted and the catching a little on the tough side. There are some nice fish to catch and if your willing to put the effort out there are a few fish around. With the lack of numbers a person has to have everything in good order to succeed, good bait is key to success, whether it be your herring or prawns. Red labeled is the best bet when herring is your bait of choice on Drano lake. Prawns spinners are always a good choice especially when the water warms above 48 degrees, it is now 52 plus most days. Plugs of choice are Mag Lips made by Yakima Bait Co. with the top colors being a  gold double trouble, Thumper, Hammer Time or Mad Clown.  Trolling these behind the boat with 50 to 80 feet of line out will get it done. Don't forget to wrap them with a small fillet of sardine. Bobber fishing has started in the cove and as always good sandshrimp is top bait.

Wind River area has been tough as well. Trolling green label herring, Mag Lip Plugs and Wiggle Warts do well here. Most areas you'll fish here are very shallow so fish the plugs with only 30 to 5 foot of line out. If your plugs are digging in to bottom shorting the amount of line out on teh plugs, fishing them close to the boat still gets you bit here.

I have now shifted from Drano Lake to the Cowlitz for the remainder of this Springer season. The Cowlitz is a back bouncing or diver and bait game for these chinook and you must cover lots of water to find them, this is where being on the river everyday pays off. Back trolling plugs  also works well with the Mag Lip 3.5 being the best bet here, a person can search large areas of holding water with a few rods in the water with these plugs. Look for Summer Steelhead to start being caught in greater numbers as the first week in June is usually when we see are first real good numbers of them in most rivers on the west side....Can't wait for these fish as it usually means lots of chances at big fish during a normal day while wearing short sleeved shirts and sunglasses. 

Here's a few nice chinook from both Drano lake and the Cowlitz river.

For more info call Phil Stephens, Mystical Legends Guide Service Call (206) 940-0052 or E-mail


No report this week

Bruce Warren, Fishing for fun Guide Service
Email or call me on my cell at (253) 208-7433


Hi everybody! First report here on Steelhead University, so here it goes.

I’ve been fishing the Cowlitz from the drift boat and the bank, and the fishing has been better from the bank, believe it or not. Eggs drifted at the barrier dam are the ticket, alongside a crippled herring launched across the pool at the top. The plunkers at the handicap hole have been picking a few fish too.

On the boat we’re dropping bait divers with coon shrimp or sand shrimp to get the most success. The next best technique is a bobber and eggs, and side drifting through the longer stretches has given us a steelhead or two. The action isn’t red hot by all means, but it’s steady. Early in the AM is the bite, if you miss the morning, you may be working all day for those fish. If you’ve never drifted the Cowlitz, it’s a lot of fun. Quiet and comfortable in my Pavati.

If you’re new to the sport and want to avoid the crowds, I’ll be running bank trips up on the Cispus river once the fish get trucked up there in significant numbers. It’s a great way to fish for the Cowlitz springers and get away from it all, and it’s beautiful country up there. Give me a call and we’ll get you on some fish.

Nate Treat – Guide and Instructor - (360) 481-0051

Nate Treat Fishing


 

No report this week

Rob Sweem, R&K Guide Service
(360) 481-0612 or Email


I'm currently in between river steelhead and salmon runs..., so I've been spending my fishing time over east on The Potholes Reservoir Pre-Fishing for the upcoming Mardon Open Bass Tournament on May 18-19 and scouting for Walleye and/or Bass combo trips. If your tired of fishing for one bite all day this fishery is for you and it's ON right now. The fishing in April was pretty tough for Bass on the Reservoir, but with the perfect weather we had all last week the fish turned right on. Bass are being caught on spinner baits, swim baits, soft plastics, spro frogs, and jigs to name a few baits of choice. Find flats adjacent to deep water and your on the path to success.
The Walleye have all but finished up spawning and are back on the feed. Troll worm harnesses and plugs. Both the Crab Creek arm and Lind Coulee are giving up nice bug eyes!  I currently have open dates to put you on these fish. I run these walleye and bass combo trips from now through May. These Walleye are Primetime table fair. You will be the hit of the neighborhood at any Potluck, or BBQ after serving up a plate of Panko Crusted Wally's!
FYI..., We are catching a lot of fish right NOW, so get a hold of me if you want to catch some fish :-)June 1st marks my return to the Westside Rivers. We will be catching King Salmon & Steelhead out of my Wooldridge Alaskan XL jet sled.  My technique of choice is Side drifting eggs, prawns and yarn for these fish. I have very few dates left open on my guiding calendar if your interested in fishing with me this June and/or July.
If you want more info on catching BIG, Chrome Bright, fish only 35 minutes from downtown Seattle on a scenic river by way contact me. No need to go all the way to AK when you have great fishing right in your backyard ALL summer long! River level and clarity dependent of course :-) Get 2-5 guys and gals and lets go do this. Great days on the water create great memories on and off the water for LIFE.
 See ya out there and FishON!!!

Bonner's FishON! Guide Service 
Website bonnerfishon.com
Cell 425-281-8772
Email Bonnerfishon@gmail.com


 

No report this week

 

Todd Daniels
Tall Tails Guide Service
Cell 206-437-8766 or Email


 

See Salmon University

 

Mark Coleman - Guide/Owner, All Rivers & Saltwater Charters
www.allwashingtonfishing.com, 425-736-8920

Team Guide Drift Boats



 

No report this week

 

Joe Princen, JP's Guide Service
253 347 5300
joeprincenjr@gmail.com

jpsguideservice.com


No report this week

 

Nathan Bryan, West Coast Anglers
westcoastanglers@hotmail.com


 

No report this week

Submitted by Casey Weigel www.fishwaterswest.com

(253) 389-0359

 



 

No report this week

Ryan McCaughan - Riverside Guide Service - www.seattlefishingtrips.com - Email: seattlefishingtrips@yahoo.com.


 

No report this week

 

Scott Gibson
Gibson Guide Service/Facebook
gibsonguide@hotmail.com
253-224-7538

Olympic Pennisula Report  

May14, 2013


 

Springers have been consistant. It's not hot but we're bringing a few to the boat each trip.

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Submitted by Mike Zavadlov
Mike Z's Guide Service
(360) 640 8109
Email: mike@mikezsguideservice.com

Washougal River

May14, 2013

Skagit River

May14, 2013

No report this week

 

North Rivers
May14, 2013

No report this week

 

Snohomish River System

May14, 2013

 

No report this week

 

Andy Shanks

Island Guide Services
206.280.7159
www.islandguideservices.com


 

No report this week



Tyler Perry
Reel Pros Guide Service
(425)345-7606
reelprosnw.com



 

No report this week

 

John Thomas

Rotten Chum Guide Service

Klickitat River
May14, 2013



No report this week

 

Call or email Tracy Zoller .... phone (509) 369-2366

www.adventurefishing.net


Upper Columbia
May14, 2013

 

No report this week

 

Hells Canyon / Clearwater River, Idaho

May14, 2013

 

No report this week
 

Submitted by Killgore Adventures, LLC
killgoreadventures.com
Call Toll Free 1-800-469-8757


 


No report this week

 

To book a trip email us or give us a call at
1-866-846-4240.

Submitted by Ryan Pitcher
http://www.clearwaterrivercompany.com
1 866 846-4240 or Email ryan@wcafish.com

 



North Coast Oregon

May14, 2013

 

No report this week

 

Andy Martin
Wild Rivers Fishing Oregon and Alaska Salmon, Steelhead and Halibut Fishing www.wildriversfishing.com


 

No report this week

Submitted by Chad Lynch
Chad Lynch Guide Service

chadlynchsguideservice.com

(541) 784-8497; Email


No report this week

Curtis Palmer
River Secrets Guide Service
riversecrets@gmail.com
541-670-9451



Portland Area Rivers:

Willamette Valley

May14, 2013

Fishing on Middle Willamette River and McKenzie is starting to turn on.  With 12000 fish over OC falls it's time to get serious about upper river springers and summer steelhead.

Salmon.  Backbouncing and diver and bait do the trick.  Fish the travel lanes.

Steelhead.  With low flows run the jig program and mag lip 3.5's.

Only 3 dates available for Springers.  Call now to book your McKenzie River Springer trip.

Kyle Bushelman (541) 517-7536
www.willamettevalleyoutfitters.com

Sandy River

May14, 2013

 

No report this week

 

Rob Brown (503) 665-2257
www.RandBLures.com
www.JacksSnackandTackle.com

Jack Glass, Hookup Guide Service
Email
Jack - (503) 666-5370
Brandon - (503) 260-8285

 

Clackamas River

May14, 2013

No report this week

Fraser River, British Columbia

May14, 2013

 

Fishing this past week has really picked up, sturgeon and salmon fishing have been fair to excellent and there are still a few steelhead around for those of you who prefer to walk and wade the rivers, fly fishing for trout has been good but mostly smaller fish being caught. We dropped by Gibbs/Delta lure plant and picked up some new hot lures and we spent some time down at our Delta Hotel location fishing the lower river for sturgeon.  Overall looks like fishing is really picking up and the next two to three weeks is going to be excellent. Steelhead fly fishing begins on May 1, see below for more detailed report.

 

Fraser River Sturgeon - Last week we saw the water rise  with lots of debris, this week the water has leveled off and most of the debris is gone. Tides on the lower Fraser are favoring an early morning bite and late afternoon, The best tide this week is starting in late afternoon but by the weekend the morning bite should start to really produce. Nice to have Tom and Thomas back on the water after a long winter, talk on the dock is a bit different these days, instead of talking about Friday night on the town, the discussion is about diapers and how much sleep Toms getting, lol. 

Good number of sturgeon between 3 to 5 feet are being caught daily with some bigger fish in the 6 to 7 1/2 starting to show up. By the looks of their stomachs I would guess that there are good numbers of Eulichons in the river.  Best baits have been Eulichon and Lamprey eel and we are getting a few on salmon eggs. As I mentioned above best bite has been early morning then late afternoon but that will chance as tides move forward 30 minutes each day. A reminder that if you are using or have Eulichon in your possession you must have a receipt of where you purchased it from.

Over the next 3 to 4 weeks we can expect the same good fishing even if water levels increase. Typically the last week in April and first 2 to 3 weeks of May are best for sturgeon . We still have some good availability for May so just give us a call and we will get you out.

Vancouver Salmon - Fishing has been fair to good for salmon in the Vancouver area, some nice Chinook salmon in the 10 to 15lb range with the odd fish over 20 taken this week. Fishing has been best on the early morning high slack or again at the low. Most anglers are fishing the south end of Bowen Island and trolling outside of the Harbour near the QA.

Over the next few weeks we should see quite an improvement in the Vancouver salmon fishery as more fish move through our area, the Gulf Island are producing some good results so we will begin doing charters over to the island by early May. Our Delta Hotel Location is great for getting on the fish without allot of travel and if weather is bad we can offer guest the alternative of fishing for sturgeon out of the same location.

Vedder River Steelhead fishing has been fair to good, STS guide Breaden Szlabon has been knocking them dead this past week with shrimp and roe. On May 1st the Vedder river above the crossing will be closed to all fishing until July 1, the lower river will remain open for fly fishing only. If weather stays cool we should have some great water conditions for opening week.

To Book Your next guided adventure, call us Toll Free 1-866-771-3474

Remember to conserve your catch

Tight Lines and we will see you on the water

Vic Carrao
STS Guiding Service
http://www.guidebc.com
sts@guidebc.com
604 671-FISH (3474)

Skeena Region, BC Canada
May14, 2013

The water conditions in the Mighty Skeena has left us with some very low and clear water, but we have set up our remote spring camp, and got our clients hooked up with tight lines & screaming reels.

We are now into our second week of operation for this spring, and have another exciting 4 weeks to go!

This salmon season is going to be Epic!

Take care and talk ‘reel’ soon

Mandi & Gill McKean


 

Gill McKean, Westcoast Fishing Adventures www.westcoastfishing.ca
info@westcoastfishing.ca
1-866-578-8552 toll free 1-250-615-3477 cell
Fishing is our addiction ­ Guiding is our passion
Adventure is in our blood
 


Alaska
May14, 2013

 

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