Northwest Fishing Reports

Hey WL.com family it has been too long. Its that time of year again when I get "the itch". With work, the holidays, and yucky weather I havnt been on the water in months. December 6th was the last time I wet a line. But a couple days after my last outing, someone decided they needed my river bag a little more than I did. So 90% of my salmon/steelhead gear a couple reels, and my G.Loomis back pack are all gone. But with the holidays over I am starting to get back on my feet.

Well anyway I have an anniversary coming up an I am thinking Lake Patteros for steelies might be worth a shot. I have never been in that area other than a Methow trip when I was a kid. So really just any basic info about a fishing spot or a place to stay would be greatly appreciated. The trip will be taking place in mid. February, so if there are any other options around that time period, I am all ears.

Thanks in advance,

Garrett

Here ya go. Nice folks and nice place to stay. http://pateroslakeshoreinn.com/
Here's a Hawg Quest episode that was filmed in the area:http://vimeo.com/11246621

Check the reports section for Pateros, its has been ON recently. Its definitely worth the trip! Shrimp tails on a jig under a slip bobber is the popular technique.

Hey GPC...that's a real bummer about your gear..very infuriating. Give Bob a call (509-689-3473) at the Triangle Shell station in Brewster. He will give you honest answers from what’s working, where to go and where to stay. He’s a great source to help you plan a great and hopefully successful trip!

Wow thanks guys. This was just the stuff I was looking for.

Big D: I checked out that hotel and that would be perfect. The plan is to stay there, hopefully they have an open room for us.

Matt: I read through all the reports and your tip seems spot on. The only problem is almost all the reports are from a boat. I will be banking it that weekend. But none the less, still some good info.

mav186: I have heard nothing but good stuff about the Triangle Shell in Brewster, never really been out that way though. Its nice to finally have a reason to call them. Thanks for the contact number.

The bobber/jig technique can be done from the shore just as easily. Certain areas are more accessible by the bankies, but tons of people do it. The banks are fairly steep and mostly rock so they drop off quick enough you can just flip a bobber out there and get after 'em.

The Outdoor Line did a fantastic Blog on the fishing there last year, it was very helpful for me when we were planning a trip over there:

http://blog.theoutdoorline.com/post/200 ... n-616.aspx

Also check out this article put out by WA/OR Game&Fish, 4 solid pages of VERY helpful info:

http://preview.wogameandfish.com/fishin ... index.html

Good luck and be sure to post up when you get back, you guys will have an absolute blast!

gpc wrote:Wow thanks guys. This was just the stuff I was looking for.

Big D: I checked out that hotel and that would be perfect. The plan is to stay there, hopefully they have an open room for us.

Matt: I read through all the reports and your tip seems spot on. The only problem is almost all the reports are from a boat. I will be banking it that weekend. But none the less, still some good info.

mav186: I have heard nothing but good stuff about the Triangle Shell in Brewster, never really been out that way though. Its nice to finally have a reason to call them. Thanks for the contact number.

If you think of it mention you heard about them on WL.com. Always looking for more resort/motel sponsors. Thanks.

It's on like Donkey Kong, 2 buddies and I leave tomorrow morning at 6am and will be staying in Pateros until Sunday. Probably going to hit Pateros and Rufus both. Reports to come.

Sittin on my bed at the motor inn in Pateros right now..... in case you're all wondering fishing has been great! Reports to come.

Just wanted to thank everyone again for the info and tips on Patteros. It was my first time there and what a great little area for fishing. You have Lake Patteros, Methow River, Okanogan (sp?) river, Alta lake, 2 other lakes and Rufus woods all with in a half hour drive. Plus lake Chelan and Lake Roosevelt are right in that area as well. I know where I am going to plan a week long trip next time I get laid off.

The weather was beutiful all weekend. There wasnt a whole lot of people fishing however. Quite a few fly guys on the Methow, about 8 boats all weekend at Patteros and more trafic, but not packed up at Brandts Landing. We fished jigs at Patteros for about an hour and plunked power bait at Rufus for about 2 hours. The lady missed a bite at Rufus, and that was the only action all weekend.

Awesome dude, glad you got to go enjoy some QT in god's country!