Idaho Fish Report

Skagit River Fly Fishing Report

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis Company

by Orvis Company
10-27-2019

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:

Water flow: 4760 cfs

Visibility: 18 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 45 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