Outing Host: Susanne Staats and Brett Schormann

Big, bushy dry flies are of special interest to the large (up to 20 inches) cutthroat that live in the Methow River. Nymphs will also tempt these healthy cutthroat and rainbow populations. The Methow is a great river to float, and fishing is allowed from the boat. Other flowing-water venues include the Twisp and Chewuch rivers, both best suited for wading. For lake fishermen, nearby lakes include Big Twin Lake, Pearrygin Lake, and Patterson Lake. For non-fishers, there is swimming, hiking, biking, shopping (Twisp's Saturday farmers’ market and cowboy town Winthrop), and sightseeing (Grand Coulee Dam).

We are camping at the Riverbend RV Park on the highway between Winthrop and Twisp. We have a “Tents Only” group site.

Camping Fees:

1) For our tents-only group site at Riverbend Resort, it is $10.00 per person per night if 5 or more people stay there. If 4 or fewer people stay, it is $12.50 per person per night.  Only people in tents can stay at the group site. No vans, no campers, no trailers, no sleeping in trucks. Non-tenters need to reserve their own sites. Reservations should be made directly with Riverbend RV Park  Tele. # (509) 997-3500. 

2) Site rates for Pop-up trailers, campers, RVs, trailers, vans, and/or trucks are approximately $56-$66/night, with the higher price for a river view.

Food and Beverages:

• The $35.00 outing fee covers Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night dinners and Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning coffee.
• Bring your own food for breakfast and lunch.

• Washington state fishing license
• 4-6 weight rods with floating lines and 3x and 4x leaders
• Patterns would include bead-head Prince nymphs (8s and 10s) and large yellow stimulators (or other grasshopper patterns).
• Net
• Waders, wading boots, and wading staff.
• Pontoon boat, rafts, or drift boat
• PFD is always recommended for wading and riding in boats.

What to Bring for Camping:

• Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
• Rain gear
• Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
• Bring clothes for warmish daytime temperatures and chilly nights
• Rain gear
• Flashlight(s)
• Folding Chair
• Water

Directions: Riverbend Resort