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Hot Reports

Check out these most viewed reports from the last two weeks to discover new fishing destinations!

18 - Lake Roosevelt South End to Spokane Confluence

By: buc

Posted: 3/15/2019

Species: Walleye

Rating: 5

Fished: 3/14/2019

Hot Spots: 1

cold and windy, stuck with it main lake flats w/ jigs 50+ft...

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Area 9 Admiralty Inlet

By: nascarrich64

Posted: 3/13/2019

Species: Chinook Salmon

Rating: 4

Fished: 3/10/2019

Hot Spots: 1

Haven't posted any reports in some time. Winter Blackmouth has been good for me once I can get out due to weather and health issues.. So far the new Pro-Troll lighted/E-Chip has been the flasher of ch...

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Area 8-1 Deception Pass

By: rseas

Posted: 3/18/2019

Species: Chinook Salmon

Rating: 5

Fished: 3/17/2019

Hot Spots: 0

And again, a long dry spell. It's funny, on the water almost every day but I am working and not fishing. So much for retirement... I had to work Saturday so a fishing buddy and I decided to catch day...

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19 - Spokane Confluence to Lake Roosevelt North End

By: lake Rsvlt chrtrs

Posted: 3/13/2019

Species: Walleye

Rating: 4

Fished: 3/13/2019

Hot Spots: 0

Great afternoon on Lake Roosevelt! Had a late start today and did not get out on the water until noon. I fished between Fort Spokane and Hunters with great results. Found today's Walleye from 120'- 1...

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Sammamish

By: RobinR40_98

Posted: 3/14/2019

Species: Cutthroat Trout

Rating: 5

Fished: 3/14/2019

Hot Spots: 0

Definitely a 5 today, Started fishing about 9:00 AM. Kicker wouldn’t stay running so I trolled with 115 HP main motor. I thought for sure with all the noise and vibration I was doomed. 10 minutes late...

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Area 8-2 Ports Susan and Gardner

By: Kanderson7834

Posted: 3/16/2019

Species: Chinook Salmon

Rating: 5

Fished: 3/15/2019

Hot Spots: 0

We started fishing off the tip of Camano Island at 11:10 on Friday we only made it 20 minutes and our first rod went off it was a 27inch hatchery so he went in the box. We went down to hat island and ...

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Recent Articles

The latest and greatest articles from our Northwest Fishing Reports staff writers!

Early Season Trout Opener Prospects

Author: Mike Carey and John Kruse

Posted: 3/9/2019

March 1st is a special date for anglers in Washington State. Those that are ready to brave still cold temperatures will make their way to central Washington to fish the early season opener trout lakes found in Grant County. There are also some early season lakes in the Spokane area, but for this article we’ll be focusing on Central Washington. This year we’ve had a snowy, cold winter and it...

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Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show

Author: Sponsored Content

Posted: 3/9/2019

The Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show is back at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center March 21st to March 24th, 2019 presented by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and sponsored by Freedom RV and CAL Cars. During the four days at the show you will see an assortment of outdoor guides, outfitters and sporting products, along with entertainment and giveaway prizes for Ladies Night and Family Day...

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How Strong Is Your Favorite Knot?

Author: Rick Lawrence

Posted: 3/9/2019

There are probably hundreds of different fishing knots out there for joining lines and tying on a hook or snap, but to be a successful angler you really only need to learn about 5 good knots and the proper way to tie them to have supremacy over your aquatic foe on the water. Every fisherman has had a less than perfect knot fail and had their heart broken when the line snaps and a fish of a lifetim...

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Four Tips and Techniques for Winter Puget Sound Flounder Success

Author: Hannah Pennebaker

Posted: 3/9/2019

The Puget Sound flounder fishery is an often underutilized treasure. Most fishermen braving the harsh Northwestern waves and winds in the winter months search for larger game such as juvenile Chinook salmon (often known as blackmouths). Others spend countless hours lined up along piers jigging for those delicious market squid. But, for those looking to help beginners get hooked on fishing, or take...

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