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Hi, I'm Dave Graybill, the Fishin' Magician!

Here is one of the kokanee that my brother Rick and I caught on my last trip to Chelan. Kokanee were still hanging out at 70 to 90 feet deep and still hitting our hoochie rigs baited with white corn.

Here you will find current information on fishing in Central Washington State.

I grew up in Central Washington and began writing about the outdoors in the mid 70s. I began broadcasting report on outdoor recreation on KOZI Radio in Lake Chelan in 1991. My reports are now carried on several radio stations and many newspapers in Washington. The reports give what’s happening and how-to information on fishing for bass, perch, walleye, trout, kokanee, salmon, steelhead and other species.

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Monday, April 29, 2024 - Fans of fishing Rufus Woods Reservoir will be pleased to learn about a recent plant of triploid rainbow trout. The Colville Fish and Wildlife Department has announced that they are releasing over 15,... Get the full report!

Friday, April 26, 2024 - I have mention that the annual Trout Dery put on by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife kicks off on the opening day of the lowland lake fishing season. There are thousands of prizes to be... Get the full report!

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - The fourth Saturday in April is probably the biggest fishing day of the year in Washington State. Hundreds of thousands of anglers take part in the annual opening of the lowland lake trout fishing se... Get the full report!

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - When I was at the Rock Island Free Kids Fishing Day, I visited with Travis Maitland, area biologist for the WDFW. I mentioned that I got a photo from Joe Zelinski of a nice catch of kokanee that the ... Get the full report!

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It may seem odd to be doing a review on Lifewater in the winter, but there is a reason. In the past I have not been good about hydration. I spend a lot of time on the water and outdoors and before I was introduced to Lifewater I was suffering from cramps. read more...