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    • April 22, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Whidbey Island
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    Outing Host - Wytold Lebing

    Registration Fee: Free

    This 90 acre lake is managed as a quality fishing water where fish in excess of 16 inches can be regularly caught. The lake at its deepest is less than 20 feet. Fishing is best in the spring and the fall as warmer water temperatures and reduced water clarity in the summer can limit catch rates. Two pole fishing is allowed. Chironomid, leeches, and wooly bugger patterns are very successful. A bloodworm pattern is often effective February into April. Introduced warm water species (i.e. Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead) are also present in the lake.

    The access area on the north shore has a concrete boat ramp, parking area and pit toilet. The access is via a county park so there is no need for a Discovery Pass or WDFW Pass.

    Driving Instructions, From Mukilteo:

    • Take the Mukilteo – Clinton ferry to Clinton
    • Drive ~ 6.3 miles on WA Hwy 525 to Bayview Road
    • Turn Right on Bayview Road and drive ~1.5 miles to Andreason Road
    • Turn Left on Andreason Road and drive ~0.75 mile to Lone Lake Road
    • Turn Left on Lone Lake Road and follow it into the access area for the lake

    What to Bring:

    • Washington state fishing license
    • Raft, canoe, pontoon boat, kayak, or float tube
    • PFD is always recommended for wading and riding in boats.
    • 4-6 weight rods with floating line and/or sinking line. If you are so inclined it is recommended that one rod be rigged for chironomid fishing.
    • 3x, 4x, and maybe 5x tippet, depending on which flies you use
    • Net
    • Folding Chair
    • Rain gear
    • Hat and sunglasses
    • Camera (in a zip lock bag)


    • May 19, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • May 21, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • Coffee Pot Lake (Washington)
    • 8
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    Coffee Pot Lake Hosts - David Williams & Eric Olson

    Coffee Pot Lake is best known for its prodigious chironomid hatches that feed rainbow trout reaching nearly 24 inches long. In addition to those big trout, swimming under the fly fishers radar are plenty of largemouth bass that go up to 5 pounds. It has black crappie and some yellow perch as well. Coffeepot is located in a deep coulee a few miles northeast of Odessa, so a floating device is necessary.

    You’ll want chironomids–some with weight and some without. If the water is still cool, then the fish will be working deep. Last June, the fish were cruising the surface. TDC’s, Ice Cream Cones, and your favorite chironomid patterns in size 14-18 work. Dragonfly nymphs such as Chickabou Dragon or Draper Dragon (Flies Of The Northwest pattern book) on a sinking line will take fish. Of course the ubiquitous black or olive rabbit bugger will catch most anything.

    All you need to have the most topwater fun with the largemouth is The Hamster (Flyfishing for Western Smallmouth) and expect a nasty strike from a big rainbow as well. Add a white baitfish pattern (ask Eric Olson for his pattern) and you’ll be set.

    This lake is in a remote location but there is a small BLM campground and boat launch available there. The campground has approximately 10 campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings, a large covered pavilion, plenty of parking for RVs, and a vault toilet. There is no potable water on site so each of us will need to bring drinking water, approximately 1 gallon per person per day.

    What to Bring for Fishing:

    • Washington state fishing license
    • Raft, canoe, pontoon boat, kayak, or float tube.
    • PFD is always recommended for wading and riding in boats.
    • 4-6 weight rods and floating lines.
    • 3x,4x, and maybe 5x tippet depending on which flies you use.
    • Check the local fly shops on what is working. You may want to bring Hares Ear and Lightening Bugs.

    What to Bring for Camping:

    • WA Discovery Pass
    • Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
    • Clothes for warmish daytime temperatures and chilly nights.
    • Rain gear
    • Sun screen, hat, and dark glasses
    • Flashlight(s)
    • Folding Chair
    • Water Bottle 
    • Drinking water, approximately 1 gallon per person per day.

    Food & Beverages:

    • The outing fee only covers Friday and Saturday night dinners and Saturday and Sunday coffee.
    • Bring your own food for breakfast and lunch.
    • Bring your own wine, beer, or hard stuff.

    Getting There

    • I-90 east to Exit 206
    • Take WA-21 north towards Odessa
    • Get ice and other last minutes supplies in Odessa, continue north on WA-21
    • Turn right (east) on Coffeepot Road
    • Turn right at Coffeepot Lake. We will be staying at the campground at Coffeepot Lake.

    Cancellation Deadline: Deadline for cancellation is 8:00 p.m. the Sunday before the outing. If you need to cancel, please contact the Outing Host(s). There will be no refunds after the cancellation deadline.

    • May 20, 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • May 27, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • John Day River-Oregon
    • 15

    John Day River Super Float - Outing Host TBD

    Dates: The dates are tentative and registration will be enabled when host is selected and float license is obtained.

    Registration Fee: $250/person (no charge for host) 

    This is a multi-day float on Oregon's John Day River for small mouth bass fishing.  Expect to catch dozens of fish a day.  This is one of Oregon's most spectacular rivers.

    The John Day River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 284 miles long, in northeastern Oregon.  Undammed along its entire length, the river is the third longest free-flowing river in the contiguous U. S. and the longest undammed river in Oregon.  This segment offers warm-water bass fishing with 30-40 fish days the norm.  Calm water boating is punctuated with relatively easy rapids.

    You will want bass flies and lots of them: poppers, pretty ones, ugly ones, and even uglier ones.  You will be casting into the foam lines and against the cliff faces.  Forty fish days are going to tear those flies apart. 

    The plan is to leave Seattle on TBD and drive to TBD, OR. The group will shuttle to the put-in spot, set up all of the boats and gear and push off once all are ready.  After spending 6 nights on the river the group will take out on TBD.

    •  You MUST have an acceptable river boat or a spot saved on one to register (check with the hosts to determine if you boat is acceptable).
    • You MUST have an acceptable PFD (check with the hosts to determine if your PFD is acceptable).

    What to Bring for Fishing & Rafting:

    • Oregon state fishing license
    • Sun screen, a hat, and sun glasses
    • 4-5 weight rods. Everyone uses floating lines with 3x and 4x leaders
    • Lots of Bass Flies, especially poppers
    • Water bottle
    • An acceptable PFD
    • An acceptable boat

    What to Bring for Camping:

    • Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
    • Clothes for warmish daytime temperatures and chilly nights
    • Rain gear
    • Sun screen, hat, and sun glasses
    • Flashlight(s)
    • Folding Chair

    Food & Beverages:

    • The outing fee covers all of the meals on the river
    • Bring your own wine, beer, or hard stuff
    • You do not need to bring any cook gear or eating utensils.

    Put-in & Take-out Logistics & Fees:

    Put in:  The group will meet in TBD, OR. on TBD at the Condon Motel parking lot to discuss the shuttle and put-in logistics.  Lodging on TBD is available at the TBD.  You need to make your own reservations.  Camping is also available in the area.

    Take-out:  The take-out on TBD will be at TBD.  All of the equipment and boats, including the gear boats, will need to be cleaned and packed before anyone departs.  Plan on being on the road at 4:30 p.m. and getting back to Seattle at 10:00 p.m.

    FEES:  The fee will cover shuttles and food while on the river.  It will not cover meals while driving to and from Oregon nor dinner while in TBD.  

    Getting There:  

    • I-90 east to Ellensberg
    • US-97 South, I-82 E. to Yakima
    • US-97 South to Goldendale, WA. & Bend, OR.
    • US-97 to Biggs, OR. & Bend, OR.
    • A few miles south of Biggs, near Wasco go E. on OR-206 to TBD.

    Cancellation Deadline:  Deadline for cancellation is 8:00 p.m. TBD, 2 weeks before the outing.  If you need to cancel, please contact the Outing Host(s). There will be no refunds after the cancellation deadline.

    • June 02, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • June 04, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • Chopaka Lake (Washington)
    • 10
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    Chopaka Lake Hosts - Errol Flagor & Vance Thompson

    This trip is designed to hit the peak of trout activity in this remote lake in Okanogan country. Chopaka Lake is where fly fishermen belong, and chironomid soakers put down roots. It just may be the hottest Callibaetis mayfly lake in the state. Located on a distant walled-in funnel at just under 3,000 feet elevation above the Sinlahekin Valley, Chopaka Lake is 148.8 acres of trout water squeezed into a narrow 1½ mile-long ladle. Depths in the southern half, the handle end, average less than 10 feet and support fertile nests of bottom vegetation that grow incredible insect fodder, especially mayfly nymphs. The bowl of the ladle is on the north end where the lake bottom plunges to more than 70 feet. A floating device is necessary to fish for the really large rainbows that cruise the lake.

    WA DNR has a no fee campground with 2 vault toilets, questionable potable water, and a number of campsites with picnic tables. A few of the picnic tables have wooden canopies. You should have your WA Discovery Pass or WA DNR Pass with you for this campground.

    The federal BLM has a no fee campground with 8 campsites with campfire rings and a vault toilet just past the DNR campground. There has been camping outside of the defined campsites in the BLM campground area.

    NFA usually establishes itself in the DNR campground.

    What to Bring for Fishing:

    • Washington state fishing license
    • Raft, canoe, pontoon boat, kayak, or float tube.
    • PFD is always recommended for wading and riding in boats.
    • 4-6 weight rods and floating lines.
    • 3x,4x, and maybe 5x tippet depending on which flies you use.
    • Check the local fly shops on what is working. You may want to bring Hares Ear and Lightening Bugs.

    What to Bring for Camping:

    • WA Discovery Pass
    • Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
    • Clothes for warmish daytime temperatures and chilly nights.
    • Rain gear
    • Sun screen, hat, and dark glasses
    • Flashlight(s)
    • Folding Chair
    • Water Bottle 
    • Drinking water, approximately 1 gallon per person per day.

    Food & Beverages:

    • The outing fee only covers Friday and Saturday night dinners and Saturday and Sunday coffee.
    • Bring your own food for breakfast and lunch.
    • Bring your own wine, beer, or hard stuff.

    Directions:

    • Drive to Wenatchee and head north on Rte. 97 to Tonasket
    • From Highway 97 at Tonasket, take the Loomis-Oroville Highway west through Loomis.
    • Two miles past Loomis, turn left onto the Chopaka Mountain Road. 
    • Keep to the right and drive the steep grade up the mountain.
    • After 3.5 miles, take the road to the right for two more miles to reach Chopaka Lake.

    Cancellation Deadline: Deadline for cancellation is 8:00 p.m. the Sunday before the outing. If you need to cancel, please contact the Outing Host(s). There will be no refunds after the cancellation deadline.


    • June 16, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • June 18, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • Deschutes River and Beavertail Campground
    • 4
    Register
    Outing Leaders - Ron Romeis & Peter Rubenstein

    We will be camping at the Beavertail Campground 10 miles below Sherar’s Falls. The campground is halfway between Lone Pine Put-in and Mack’s Canyon Campground. On Saturday, folks can float from Lone Pine down to Beavertail or from Beavertail down to Mack’s. And vice versa on Sunday.

    There are tons of places to bank-fish along the road. You can purchase online an Oregon fishing license and a Deschutes River Floaters Pass (if you are going to float the river); there will be a campground fee as well.

    To see pictures from previous outings, click here and to see a video of a previous year's Deschutes outing click here.

    WHAT TO BRING

    • Drift boat, raft, or pontoon boat.
    • Life jackets for boaters. 
    • Fishing gear: 5 or 6 wt. fly rod, 1-3X leader and strike indicators for nymphers. 
    • Flies: Kaufmann Stones (nymphs) in orange, sizes 6 or 10s. Stimulators (dries), same size and colors.
    • Oregon fishing license.
    • Deschutes River Pass for floaters.
    • Warm clothes and raingear (even if doesn’t look like rain).
    • Camping gear; remember flashlight!
    • Wading staff, hat, glasses.
    • June 25, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Cedar River (Washington)
    • 7

    Cedar River Host - Tom Beaulaurier

    The date is tentative and registration will be enabled when the date is chosen.

    A favorite with Seattle locals, the Cedar River is a great, close-to-town option that offers exceptional fishing for feisty wild trout. Though the Cedar River is now a household name among anglers in the Seattle area, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, the Cedar River went largely unnoticed until it was opened for trout fishing during the summer of 2004. The river had been closed to fishing decades earlier because its salmon and steelhead runs had been devastated and still aren’t where they ought to be.

    The Cedar River remains an important spawning ground for these anadromous fish. The river is still closed to any and all fishing for salmon and steelhead, and it’s also simply illegal to fish when most of these big species return and spawn. But during the years of closure, the Cedar River’s trout thrived. So, when it opened it quickly caught on, and it’s been a go-to spot for Puget Sound-area anglers ever since. You must release all of these wild trout unharmed, which helps preserve this fishery. You’ll find both rainbow trout and cutthroat trout in the Cedar River, though rainbow trout tend to be more common.

    Trout 10” to 12” are very common. Trout 16” to 19” are not unusual. They are not present behind every good-looking rock however and to find them requires some diligence. The Cedar River is a walk-and-wade fishery, with an emphasis on the walk portion of that phrase. Most anglers access the river via the Cedar River Trail, which parallels the river for a large portion of the open stream. The river is open from the mouth at Lake Washington to the Landsburg Road Bridge a little more than 20 miles upstream. The season opens on the last Saturday in May and closes on August 31.

    What to Bring:

    • Washington state fishing license
    • 4-5 weight rods with floating line
    • 3x, 4x, and maybe 5x tippet, depending on which flies you use
    • Net
    • Rain gear
    • Hat and sunglasses

    Flies:

    • Frenchies,
    • Perdigons,
    • Hare’s ear
    • Pheasant tail
    • Caddis
    • Stimulators
    • Terrestrial patterns



    • July 08, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

    Outing Host - Dustin Robinson

    Date is tentative and registration will be enabled when date becomes available.

    The Snoqualmie River is located approximately 1 hour from Seattle.  it has 3 forks, the South, Middle, and North Forks, which join to form the main stem river at Snoqualmie.  It flows over the Snoqualmie Falls and through the towns of Fall City, Carnation, and Duvall before joining the Skykomish to form the Snohomish River.  The Snoqualmie River is a freestone river without dams to control the flow of water.  Mother Nature is completely in charge of the stream flow.

    The falls present an upstream barrier to anadromous fish.  As a result, native Rainbow Trout and West Slope Cutthroat Trout are found in all three forks.  The average size is around 8" to 10", with some more than 12" in length.  Due to the size of the trout it is recommended you use lightweight gear on these streams.

    Food & Beverages

    • Bring your own          

    What to Bring: 

    • Washington state fishing license
    • WA Discovery Pass/Vehicle Access Pass and American the Beautiful Senior Pass. Either or both may be needed, depending on where we park.     
    • PFD is always recommended for wading 
    • 3-5 weight rods with floating line.      
    • Waders, wading boots, and wading staff      
    •  3x,4x, and maybe 5x tippet depending on which flies you use     
    • Net    
    • Folding Chair
    • Rain gear
    • Hat and sunglasse

    Directions:

    • Take I-90 to exit 34 to 468th Ave. SE to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road.  We will meet at the Middle Fork Parking Lot, Mile Post 12 on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road. 
    • Note: Mile posts are measured from the beginning of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road.                   
    • July 14, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • July 16, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • Methow River
    • 11
    Register

    Outing Host: Susanne Staats & 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 cutthroat and the healthy rainbow population.  The Methow is a great river to float: fishing is allowed from the boat.  Other flowing water venues are the Twist River and the Chewuck River; both best suited for wading.  For the non-fishers, there is swimming, hiking, biking, shopping (Twisp's Saturday farmers market and cowboy town Winthrop), and sightseeing (Grand Coolee Dam).

    What to Bring for Fishing:  

    • 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
    • Sun screen, hat, and sunglasses.
    • Bring clothes for warmish daytime temperatures and chilly nights
    • Rain gear
    • Flashlight(s)
    • Folding Chair
    • Water

    Directions: TBD

     

     

    • July 23, 2023
    • 1:00 PM
    • July 29, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • 1-1/2 hours north of Kamloops, British Columbia
    • 9
    Register

    No Host Outing: This outing has been arranged with the Rock Island Fish Camp. All food and lodging is being supplied. We have told them that we will have a maximum of 12 people. The cost is $900 (US) and must be paid at the time of registration. If you sign up and need to cancel you must cancel no later than 45 days before the start of the trip unless you can get somebody to take your place.  You may be able to carpool with other members. Much of the information on their website is reproduced below. There are other members who have been there before including Wytold Lebing, Peter Maunsell and Peter Rubenstein.

    The Lakes:
    Rock Island Lake is located on B.C.'s famed Nehalliston Plateau. Elevation - 4,200 ft. Some of our walk-in lakes are 5,000 ft. - 5,500 ft. The lakes vary in depth from deep volcanic holes to shallow beaver dams. They differ in water, from clear to marl bottoms, to dark tea colored lily pad ponds.

    Most of the lakes have boats on them, but there are some remote walk-in lakes that are only float-tube fishable. Take your tube and enjoy the day. There are also four lakes that are easily accessed from camp, within a fifteen minute walk or short row. Most of our outer lakes are road accessible, some with a drive and walk.

    The Fish:
    All the lakes have only one species "The Famous Wild Kamloops Trout". You have to hook one to know why they are called Wild. They will dance for you! 
    There are no coarse fish in the lakes. The trout range from pan size to ... ? There is a good selection of flies that work on the Rock Island Lake at the lodge 

    Accommodations:

    There are six cozy log cabins at Rock Island Lake Fishing Camp. All are fully equipped for housekeeping with propane cook tops, wood stoves, towels, cooking & eating utensils and cold running water. Firewood and kindling are at your door. There is an ample supply of ice for your portable coolers. Showers, flush toilets and hot water are all centrally located.

    Home Cooked Meals:

    Jeannie provides hearty home cooked meals in the cozy lodge. If you have any special dietary needs or restrictions, please let them know at the time of reservation. They will do their best to accommodate you.

    To make your trip more enjoyable you should bring:


    • Fishing Gear • Snacks
    • Life Jacket • Refreshments
    • Flash Light • Cooler
    • Warm Clothes • Camera
    • Rain Gear • Thermos
    • Comfortable And Appropriate Foot Wear • Toiletries
    • Battery Operated Light for your Cabin if you would like
    • You are welcome to bring your own electric motors

    *** Reminder ***
    • Pillows
    • Bedding / Blankets
    • 2 Bath Towels




    • August 19, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • TBD

    Outing Host - David Williams

    The specific date and location will be determined as closer to August 19th. At that time registration will be enabled.

    • September 08, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • September 10, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • Clark Fork (Superior, Montana)
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    Clark Fork Hosts - Carl & Maura Johnson

    Is 430 miles, one way, a long way to go for a weekend of fishing? It depends on where you are going and whom you are going to be with when you arrive. Many people come from all over the world to fish in Montana. We only have to cross eastern Washington and the panhandle of Idaho to get there. Once you arrive in Superior, MT (approximately an 8 hour drive from Seattle), you will be fishing with fellow NFA members and will be the guests of Carl and Maura Johnson.

    Carl has a drift boat plus a big outdoor gas grill and he knows how to use it. Maura is a great cook. Tenting is on the Johnson's large lawn which has the softest green grass in the neighborhood. There is a big porch with chairs and lots of shade trees. The list of amenities goes on and on. Most of us will float the river but there are places to bank fish.

    What to Bring for Fishing:

    • Montana state fishing license.
    • Suitable floating devices including pontoon boat, raft, or drift boat.
    • PFD is always recommended for wading and riding in boats.
    • 4 or 5 weight rods with floating lines.
    • Net
    • 3x and 4x leaders and strike indicators (for nymph fishing)
    • Wet flies: Pat's stonefly nymphs, size 8s and 10s; Copper John, Pheasant Tail, Prince and Hares ears in 12 to 14.
    • Dry flies: Yellow Stimulator, size 8s and 10s; Brown Elk Hair Caddis, 14s; Purple Haze, Adams and similar flies, size 14-16.

    What to Bring for Camping:

    • Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
    • Bring clothes for warmish daytime temperatures and chilly nights.
    • Rain gear
    • Sun screen, hat, and dark glasses
    • Flashlight(s)
    • Folding Chair
    • Camera (in Ziplock bag)
    • Water Bottle with liquid

    Food & Beverages:

    • The outing fee covers all the meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.
    • Bring your own wine, beer, or hard stuff.
    • You do not need to bring any cook gear or eating utensils.

    Directions:

    • Drive east on I-90 420 miles to exit 47 (Superior)
    • Turn left at bottom of ramp
    • Drive north through Superior and turn left on Mullan Rd.
    • Drive about two miles and look for Johnson's cabin on left.

    Cancellation Deadline: Deadline for cancellation is 8:00 p.m. the Sunday before the outing. If you need to cancel, please contact the Outing Host(s). There will be no refunds after the cancellation deadline.

    • September 15, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Skagit River
    • 8

    Host: Russ Shropshire

    The date is tentative and registration will be enabled when the date is chosen.

    The Skagit River is a big river that's wide with long shallow runs and plenty of deep places for the fish to hold.  It's full of large rocks and boulders.  The Upper Skagit is a tailwater river and is gin clear most of the time.  The Cascade River, a major tributary that enters at Marblemount, will be turbid at times during the Winter but other than that, the upper Skagit will stay clear.  Below the Cascade River confluence, the Skagit River becomes wider, and continues on a shallower slope with slower riffles and runs.  Downstream of the confluence with glacier fed Sauk River, water levels and turbidity are frequently very different from the upper Skagit. This is especially true after heavy winter rains.  

    A small run of summer steelhead starts in June.  In the summer there are a few Chinook Salmon but the Pink Salmon that enter every other year, and the Silver Salmon, are the main salmon attraction.  Fishing for them is best during the late Summer.  Right behind the salmon are runs of Dolly Varden and sea-run cutthroats that feed on the salmon eggs.  The Coho Salmon enter the river in the Fall.  The winter steelhead, the Skagit's main attraction, enter the river around the first of the new year.

    The Fishing:

    Pink Salmon only show up in odd-numbered years.  But when they do move in, they provide fast action for about 5 weeks, from the middle of August to late September depending on the rain.  In recent years the Skagit has seen record and near record runs of Pink Salmon.  Our outing this August will be focused on Pink Salmon.  We will float and fish the Skagit River at the height of the Pink Salmon run.  Also, on the menu, resident bull trout and early Coho.

    The Rafting:

    Although the Skagit River from Marblemount to Rockport State Park is not a serious whitewater river, it flows from 4 to 5,000 cubic feet per second in August and can be cold and fast with moderate wave train in places.  This is not a river for rafting novices and newbies.  The put-in and take-out will accommodate trailered rafts/boats.

    Note: There is a launch fee at the take-out at Rockport State Park.  Each participant is responsible for their own launch fee.

    What to Bring for Fishing:

    • PFD is always recommended for wading and riding in boats.
    • Washington state fishing license with salmon tag
    • Waders, wading boots, and wading staff.
    • Net
    • Suitable water craft which can include personal pontoon boat, raft, or drift boat.
    • 5, 6, or 7 weight rod with a sink tip line, 3X leaders, and strike indicators
    • Just about any type of streamer fly or nymph
    • Black woolly buggers
    • Pink streamers
    • Vest, hat, and glasses (with strap)
    • Sun Screen
    • Rain Gear

    Food & Beverages:

    • Bring your own food and drink

    Directions:

    • Directions will be provided to registered attendees prior to the outing
    • Shuttles will be organized as the outing date gets closer


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    • September 30, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Grant County (near Beverly)
    Register

    Outing Host: Ed Ianson

    92-acre lake with limited shore access. This lake is very productive, grows large trout, and is very popular with fly fishers.  Lenice Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

    Bring a floating tube or pontoon, floating and sinking lines (if you have them), effective flies are primarily leeches and chironomids.

    Directions:

    • September 30, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Camano Island (Washington)

    Saltwater Fishing, Camano Island (Host - Matt Moore)

    The date is tentative and registration will be enabled when the date is chosen.

    Fishing the salt from the beach is one of the fastest growing facets of fly fishing because Puget Sound is blessed with so many miles of beach and so many willing fish. This year the NFA will meet on Camano Island in the early fall. Utsalady Bay will be the place where we will fish for feisty sea-run cutthroat.

    What to Bring for Fishing :

    • PFD is always recommended for wading and riding in boats.
    • Washington saltwater fishing license and a catch card.
    • 6 or 7 weight rod
    • Reel with at least 50 yards of backing
    • Weight-forward floating line with nine-foot 2x or 3x leader
    • Extra leaders or leader material (0 to 3x sizes)
    • Pink flies including Cerise Comet (size 4), Pink Woolly Bugger (size 4), Pink Flashabou Comet (size 4), Clousers, and Poppers.
    • Vest, hat and glasses (with strap)
    • Stripping basket (if you have one).
    • Camera in waterproof container
    • Sun Screen and Rain Gear
    • Pad and pencil for note taking

    Food & Beverages:

    • Bring your own snacks for when you're fishing
    • Matt Moore, our host, has lots of chairs for sitting around for lunch

    Directions:

    Directions will be provided to registered attendees prior to the outing. Matt would like to talk with everyone a week before the outing to find out what folks would like to do, time, fishing and food.


Past events

March 24, 2023 Yakima River - Lower Canyon
March 11, 2023 Munn Lake
October 22, 2022 Lone Lake (Postponed)
October 01, 2022 Saltwater Fishing, Camano Island
September 09, 2022 Clark Fork
July 23, 2022 Cedar River
June 20, 2022 Cedar River
June 18, 2022 Rattlesnake Lake
June 07, 2022 Langlois Lake
June 03, 2022 Chopaka Lake
May 20, 2022 Coffee Pot Lake
April 29, 2022 Lone Lake
December 11, 2021 Green River - Day Outing
December 04, 2021 Green River - Day Outing
November 20, 2021 Green River - Day Outing
November 06, 2021 Cowlitz River - Day Outing
October 23, 2021 Green River - Day Outing
October 16, 2021 Spey Casting Instruction
October 03, 2021 Northern Idaho Rivers
September 25, 2021 South Saltwater Beach
September 17, 2021 Yakima River Outing
August 28, 2021 Cedar River - Day Outing
August 14, 2021 Lake Wilderness
July 24, 2021 Lake Kapowsin - Day Outing
July 09, 2021 Methow River - Cancelled
June 26, 2021 Langlois Lake - Day Outing
June 04, 2021 Coffee Pot Lake
October 18, 2020 Southend Lake - Day Outing
October 03, 2020 CANCELED---Yakima River, Lower Canyon
September 26, 2020 Saltwater - Day Outing
September 15, 2020 Canceled-Northern Idaho Rivers
August 15, 2020 Cedar River - Day Outing
July 26, 2020 Local Lake - Day Outing
July 11, 2020 Methow River - Canceled
June 13, 2020 Local Lake - Day Outing - Canceled
June 09, 2020 John Day River Summer Super Float - Canceled
June 05, 2020 Chopaka Lake - Canceled
May 15, 2020 Coffee Pot Lake - Canceled
May 01, 2020 Yakima River, Upper Canyon - Canceled
April 26, 2020 Saltwater Fishing, Camano Island - Canceled
April 04, 2020 Munn Lake - Day Outing - Canceled
October 26, 2019 Local Lake or River Day Outing, October 26
October 12, 2019 Canceled-Local Lake or River Day Outing, October 12
October 04, 2019 Yakima River Canyon Outing - Lower Canyon
September 28, 2019 Local Lake or River Day Outing, September 28
September 14, 2019 Cancelled - Salt Water Day Outing, September 14th.
September 09, 2019 Western Montana Streams
September 06, 2019 Clark Fork Outing
August 24, 2019 Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Outing, August 24
August 22, 2019 Cancelled-Lower Skagit River Day Trip (Float)
July 19, 2019 Crazy Horse (Ginny) Lake & Stewart Lake Base Camp
July 12, 2019 CHANGE OF DATE-Methow River Outing
July 06, 2019 Cancelled-Local Lake or River Day Outing, July 6
June 22, 2019 John Day Summer Superfloat
June 15, 2019 Lake Ballinger-June 15
June 08, 2019 Local Lake Day Outing-June 8
May 31, 2019 Chopaka Lake Outing
May 17, 2019 CANCELLED-Crooked River
May 11, 2019 Camano Island Salt Water Day Outing
April 12, 2019 Coffee Pot Lake
April 06, 2019 Munn Lake
November 10, 2018 Cancelled-Sauk River Day Outing
October 12, 2018 CANCELLED-Klickitat River Steelhead Outing Stinson Flats
October 06, 2018 Local Lake Day Outing
September 29, 2018 Salt Water Day Outing
September 21, 2018 Cancelled-Yakima River Canyon Outing - Lower Canyon
September 14, 2018 Clark Fork Outing
September 08, 2018 South Sound Salt Water Day Outing
August 25, 2018 Snoqualmie River Day Outing
August 17, 2018 Methow River Outing
August 11, 2018 Camano Island Salt Water Day Outing
July 29, 2018 Turner Chain of Lakes Outing in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, BC
June 30, 2018 Cedar River Day Outing
June 23, 2018 Grand Ronde Super Float Outing
June 20, 2018 Cedar River Day Outing
June 09, 2018 Lake Serene Day Outing
June 01, 2018 Chopaka Lake Outing
May 18, 2018 Lower Deschutes River Outing
May 12, 2018 Teal Lake Day Outing
May 05, 2018 Langlois Lake Day Outing
March 23, 2018 Yakima River Canyon Outing - Lower Canyon
October 07, 2017 Pass Lake - Day Outing
September 29, 2017 Klickitat River for Salmon and Steelhead
September 16, 2017 Salt Water day trip - Camano Island
September 15, 2017 Central Oregon for Trout
August 19, 2017 Middle Fork Snoqualamie River - Mentoring Day Trip
August 04, 2017 Methow Valley
July 16, 2017 Turner Chain of Lakes in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, BC
July 07, 2017 Clark Fork Outing
June 26, 2017 John Day Summer Superfloat
May 13, 2017 Langlois Lake
May 05, 2017 Cancelled-Lower Deschutes River
April 07, 2017 Yakima River Canyon
March 25, 2017 Seattle's Green Lake
March 02, 2017 Sage Factory Tour
October 08, 2016 Pass Lake Outing
October 01, 2016 Klickitat River for Salmon and Steelhead
September 16, 2016 Central Oregon for Trout
September 10, 2016 Saltwater Outing
August 19, 2016 Naches River
July 30, 2016 Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Mentoring
July 08, 2016 Methow Valley
July 05, 2016 Rock Island Fishing Camp
June 18, 2016 Rattlesnake Lake
June 03, 2016 Chopaka Lake
May 21, 2016 Langlois Lake
May 06, 2016 Deschutes River
April 22, 2016 Yakima River Skwala Stonefly Hatch (Cancelled)
April 09, 2016 How to Host a Fishing Outing Workshop
March 04, 2016 Olympic Peninsula Rivers
February 28, 2016 Seattle's Green Lake
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