Updated Fishing Report for the Olympic Peninsula

Updated December 29th

The Rivers -  Water levels have been on the high side making fishing a little tough.  The more adventurous anglers are finding some hatchery steelhead on the many creeks and smaller rivers, and the bigger rivers have been fair so far, with a few exceptions.

Sol Duc:  Land slides up in the park have been producing added color to the water.  It's not clearing as fast and holds a deeper green at lower flows now.  Keep that in mind for fly selection, i.e. bigger. 

Calawah and Bogachiel: The Bogi has been slower that usual, but still producing some steelhead.  The fish that are around have been a little stubborn.  Be a little more patient with your presentation.

Hoh River: Steelhead were showing up in good numbers the first part of December, then the flood hit.  Since then it hasn't really been in shape.  When it is, look for hatchery and wild steelhead throughout the river.  As of right now, the upper Hoh road is closed 8 miles up at the stores.

Elwha River : Same story here.  Lower river was fishing well prior to the high water.  Since the flood the river has had almost zero visibility, and may not for awhile.

Dungeness River: At least this river has been in good shape most of the time.  Not too many fish around though.  Cover lots of water and you've got a shot.

Lakes - Many lakes are open year-round that offer good trout fishing. Wentworth, Beaver, Pleasant, Sutherland, Leland and Gibbs Lake to name a few.  Leeches, Buggers, Dragon Nymphs, Sculpins, and Chironomids should all take fish.

Lake Crescent - Closed until June 1st.

Saltwater - Trout fishing is open year-round in the Saltwater, although the winter months are typically the slowest time.  Try around Sequim Bay, Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal.  The infamous Conehead Squid works well in winter.  Look for fishing to really start picking up in March with the presence of Pink and Chum salmon fry.