News — brown trout

Beginner Trout Fishing, a Trout FIshing 101 Breakdown

Posted May 19, 2021

Spring is officially here in the Pacific Northwest, the arrival of warmer temps and sunny weather have many searching for outdoor activities to enjoy, whether you already fish or want to start, now is prime time to start chasing trout. From urban ponds to high mountain lakes trout are one of the most prevalent and easiest to catch species where they are found, they fight well and are great table fare which can be enjoyed by those of all ages. If you are lucky enough to live in an area where trout are stocked...

Trout Spinner Fishing Methods For Success

Posted March 14, 2021

There are many techniques to use in pursuit of trout, of those, spinners are one of the most effective, especially for larger fish. A solid understanding of how to fish spinners for trout is a great addition to anyone's skill arsenal. This article and associated video will cover everything from rod and reel to, tackle and techniques. Lets begin with the basics of the setup, rod, reel, line and terminal tackle. The rod you choose should be one that has enough sensitivity to feel the action of your lure working, light...

WDFW has stocked more than 16 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide!

Posted April 13, 2017

WDFW NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 http://wdfw.wa.gov/April 13, 2017Contact: Steve Thiesfeld, 360-902-2662Trout stocking crews active across Washington; Preparations continue for April 22 opening dayOLYMPIA–Trout stocking crews are working to plant fish throughout the state in preparation for April 22, when several hundred lowland lakes open for a six-month fishing season.Although many lakes are open year-round, the fourth Saturday in April marks the traditional start of the lowland lakes fishing season, when hundreds of thousands of anglers are expected to turn out to fish.WDFW fish hatchery crews have been stocking more...