Skagit River Fish Report

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis Company

by Orvis Company
2-9-2020

Fish "Steelhead" walking speed water

Water flow: 8510 cfs

Visibility: 18 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F

Water condition: Moderately Turbid

Best time of day to fish: all day

Best stretch: Above Concrete

Best access point: Pull outs on Hwy 20 or South Skagit Highway or boat launches

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Fish species: Steelhead

Fishing season: Nov 1-Apr 31

Nearest airport: Arlington Regional Airport

Recommended fly fishing leader: 6 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 0X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 14' 8 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Long-belly Easy-Cast Spey Fly Line

for Sunday, February 9th, 2020

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