Fishing Magician - Weekly Fishing Report

Fishing Magician: Popular Regional Lakes

There are many popular lakes in the region that will be closing until next spring. I visited a few to see if they looked “fishy”. I hope to get out and try some of them myself as they are known to produce large trout in the late fall.

Nov 20, 2025

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Fishing Magician: Still Many Good Fishing Opportunities Despite the Cold Weather

Cold and wet weather has kept many anglers off the water in the region lately. There are still many very good fishing opportunities, though, and when there are breaks in the weather, people are out taking advantage of them.

Nov 13, 2025

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Fishing Magician: Coho Season Opens on the Icicle River

Rain doesn't stop anglers on the Icicle River as coho season opens with solid catches. Explore top fall trout spots at Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods. Read tips for fishing in rising water conditions and gear advice for steelhead season prep.

Nov 6, 2025

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Late October Fishing Conditions and Tips from the Fishing Magician

Explore fall fishing opportunities in Eastern Washington with insights on Billy Clapp Lake, Blue Lake, and Potholes Reservoir. Get tips on trout, crappie, and walleye fishing, plus seasonal boat maintenance advice from the Fishing Magician.

Oct 30, 2025

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Moses Lake to the Kettle River

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Moses Lake, Kettle River with expert fishing insights. Fall fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Oct 23, 2025

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Fall Fishing & Updates

Expert fishing report with detailed conditions, tips, and insights for Eastern Washington & North Idaho waters.

Oct 16, 2025

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Fall Fishing at Potholes Reservoir and Hanford Reach Heating Up

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Potholes Reservoir with expert fishing insights. Fall fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Oct 9, 2025

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Fall Walleye and Crappie Fishing Tips at Potholes and Banks Lakes

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Banks Lake with expert fishing insights. Fall fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Oct 2, 2025

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Triploids, Topwater Bass, and a Buffalo Lake Kokanee Adventure

Expert fishing report with detailed conditions, tips, and insights for Eastern Washington & North Idaho waters.

Sep 25, 2025

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Triple-Header Fishing Adventure, Perch at Fish Lake, and Columbia Fall Chinook Update

Expert fishing report with detailed conditions, tips, and insights for Eastern Washington & North Idaho waters.

Sep 18, 2025

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Fall Perch, Salmon Derby News, and Low Water Caution on the Columbia

Expert fishing report with detailed conditions, tips, and insights for Eastern Washington & North Idaho waters.

Sep 11, 2025

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Alaska Adventure, Columbia Closures, and Late-Summer Walleye Action

Expert fishing report with detailed conditions, tips, and insights for Eastern Washington & North Idaho waters.

Aug 21, 2025

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Tough Sockeye Days on Lake Wenatchee & Updates on Columbia Closures

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Wenatchee with expert fishing insights. Summer fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Aug 7, 2025

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Lake Wenatchee Sockeye Season, Big Catch Highlights & Bass Photo Contest

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Wenatchee with expert fishing insights. Summer fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Aug 1, 2025

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Lake Wenatchee Sockeye Opens, Chinook Action, and Youth Derby Success

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Wenatchee with expert fishing insights. Spring fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Jul 25, 2025

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Sockeye Fishing at Brewster, Kids Derby in Leavenworth, and Triploid Trout Action

Expert fishing report with detailed conditions, tips, and insights for Eastern Washington & North Idaho waters.

Jul 18, 2025

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Sockeye Season Frenzy, Columbia Videos, and Banks Lake Walleye

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Banks Lake with expert fishing insights. Spring fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Jul 11, 2025

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Sockeye Season Opens, Moses Lake Bas, and Okanogan Lake Tour

Join Dave Graybill as he explores Moses Lake with expert fishing insights. Spring fishing tips and conditions for North Central Washington waters.

Jul 4, 2025

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