Northwest Fishing Reports

Reading the reports here and having fished Rufus Woods a few times recently, it would appear that this wonderful resource is being overfished. The bite is not what it once was and the size of the fish has generally declined. With some reports indicating up to 700 fish being caught by one group over ...

Travis,
Are you planning on camping out at the Park there? I'm also considering taking my boat and camping out there so that I can fish all day.

jens, The Skeeters weren't so bad in mid July. A few at dusk but I didn't even have to use repellant. I was able to sleep comfortably in my boat under open skies for 3 nights and didn't pitch my tent due to the sprinklers. Beware though, there are some highly skilled chipmunks in that park that can ...

I've camped at both many times, most recently at the State Park in July. The State Park is by far better, with cleaner restrooms and lusher lawns and a more generally serene atmosphere, not to mention cheaper. The launch there is also better but bear in mind there is no dock to tie up to overnight. ...

I too, am looking for some place cooler to camp and fish at next week. Am considering Black Lake near Olympia,WA. I've read that the cutthroats should be out this time of year. Anyone with firsthand experience?