SPOKANE RIVER FISHING REPORT
INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES & SURROUNDING FISHERIES
CURRENT FISHING REPORT
April 25, 2024
Location: Area Lakes
Trout: Stillwater anglers rejoice, the general lake opener is this Saturday! There are so many lakes to choose from in the Spokane area it can be hard to choose which one to go to. Some of our favorites in the shop include Fish (Spokane County), West Medical, and Clear. The weather is looking good for the weekend, so expect to see some chironomid activity. Damsel and dragonfly nymphs will be active around the weed beds. We just got in a bunch of new stillwater patterns to help you have a successful outing!
Carp: The first annual Jurassic Flats Carp Clave was a resounding success! Anglers attending were treated to a ton of information on how to chase these golden ghosts. If you have questions on where to go locally, please swing by the shop.
Warmwater Species: We’ve been getting some great reports from anglers catching crappie while chasing trout. Balanced leeches under an indicator are a great way to target these fish around structure. Smallmouth bass are also getting ready to move into the shallows to build their spawning beds. Tie a meaty streamer on a sink-tip, strip, and hold on!
Flows: CFS/Doesn’t matter!
The Spokane River closed to fishing from the WA/ID border downstream to Nine Mile Dam on March 15 and remains closed until the Saturday before Memorial Day.