fishingmeganOH, ELUSIVE ANDMAJESTIC STEELHEAD!One of Washington's mostregulated fish is about toget its first opening in overa decade on the MethowRiver and portions of theUpper Columbia River.This is an unexpectedannouncement and onethat will have excitedanglers planning for theupcoming winter season.Starting October 16th,2024, you will have theopportunity to fishSteelhead on the Methowfrom the mouth to countyroad 1535 Burma BridgeRoad. On the ColumbiaRiver, from the BeebeBridge on Highway 97 tothe Highway 173 Bridgeat Brewster. If you don’thave bank access or a boat,reach out to a seasonedprofessional like UpperColumbia Guide Service forthe experience of a lifetime.If you’re a fan of the flyfishing experience tryNorth Cascades Fly fishing,the longest-standingfly guide in the MethowValley. Anglers of any ageor experience are welcometo reserve their experiencefor floating, wading, andinstructional experiences.There are several affordableriverfront accommodationson the Methow and theUpper Columbia River.Highly rated ColumbiaRiverside Lodge and LazyDaze-Retreats work closelywith local guides and haveprivate dock access to theriver.Anglers can keep 2hatchery Steelhead orCoho per day, identifiedby the clipped adiposefin. Steelhead minimumsize is 20 inches, and Cohominimum is 12 inches.Wild Steelhead are to bereleased immediately.Selective gear rules andnight closures are in effect.WAC 220-300-160(27)“Selective gear rules”means terminal fishinggear is limited to artificialflies with single-pointbarbless hooks or lures withsingle-point barbless hooks.Bait is prohibited.
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