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Fly Fishing Adventures in Washington
from: Maxx Sports GuidesExperienced fishermen know that fly fishing in the great state of Washington is a wonderful experience and adventure. The chance to catch a beautiful salmon or steelhead are abundant when you're casting your fly on the beautiful rivers, streams, and bays of Washington's coastline.
One of the most popular fly fishing destinations is the Yakima River which is nestled just outside the Cascade Mountains. The Yakima is well known for some incredible fish. Since the weather in Washington can get quite cold in the winter, the best fishing is usually found in the spring and early fall. You'll have an experience beyond your wildest dreams when you fish the Yakima.
Another great area for fly fishing in Washington is the Jurassic River located in the Northwest Corner of Washington. This river has incredible insect hatches that attract world class trout. The temperature on the river year round averages 48 - 65 degrees, which makes for great fishing in any season. The best fishing, however is during low light in the summer months from June to August.
Olympic Peninsula can be described as a magical place for fly fishing, and a perennial favorite for a Washington fly fishing getaway. The forests and rivers in this location provides marvelous scenery, and an amazing adventure.
Deep dense forests, trees bearded with long strands of moss and ground covered with ferns add to the mysteriousness of this place. Strands of clouds hang in the creases of the forested mountains. Much of the time, it's so misty you can't even see the mountains. You'll catch world class steelhead when fishing the Olympic Peninsula, so get ready for an amazing adventure!
There are many rivers on the Olympic Peninsula -- many of which provide great fly fishing and record catches. These rivers are known for the trophy salmon and winter steelhead they produce. The Quinault and Queets Rivers are home to some of the largest native Salmon and Steelhead ever landed. Prepare yourself for an incredible angling experience.
In addition to the native runs of trophy Salmon and Steelhead, the Quinault Indian Tribe operates three fish hatcheries producing thousands of returning hatchery fish each season. Opportunities abound for anglers in search of hatchery steelhead and salmon!
There's no doubt when planning a fly fishing adventure in Washington, you'll have many great experiences ahead. Many of the rivers are catch and release waters, so you probably won't be able to bring your prized fish home, but you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you were fortunate enough to fly fish in some of the most beautiful waters in the Northwest United States and the world.
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