Outing Hosts: Dave Campbell & Jim Watson

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced a special "WILD" Steelhead trout fishery open daily through April 15th. This is a catch-and-release fishery (WILD fish cannot be removed from the water. Two hatchery steelhead may be retained. Special Gear Rules apply barbless hooks.

This will be a walk and wade outing.

Participants will meet at the Blue Bird restaurant in Arlington at 8 a.m. for a steelhead fish talk and breakfast. Then, we will explore river access points and fishing options based on river conditions.

Driving instructions from north Seattle:

I-5 north to WA-530 east, take exit 208, 41 miles, 60 minutes.

What to bring:

• Waders with good traction boots. We will be doing a bit of walking.
• 7 or 8 weight rods and sinking lines equipped with leader/tippet to 10#. It's an excellent opportunity to exercise that new spey rod.
• Rain gear. 
• A change of clothes in case of an unplanned swim; always a possibility when wading in the winter "S"  rivers.