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

Frank Desimone (left) is with Shane Magnuson on the Wind River. This is one of several nice springers taken on the Wind while fishing with Shane. I got some great footage for a future TV Show!

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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Sunday, February 27, 2028 - Although there are many lakes that are open year round in the region, the March 1st opening of many lakes is often the first fishing trip of the season. To make the most of this first outing there ar... Get the full report!

Friday, June 19, 2026 - The Rufus Woods Roundup fishing contest sponsored by the Colville Tribe is still rolling along, and I wanted to remind you that there are many good reasons to sign up and enter. The contest is free a... Get the full report!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - As promised, I got an update on the plans for the sockeye season on the Columbia River. Chad Jackson, Fish Manager for Region 2, gave me a thumbnail sketch of the result of the meeting with Washingto... Get the full report!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - I like to visit the viewing window in the fish ladder at Rocky Reach Dam this time of year. Usually, there are scads of big summer run Chinook and sockeye passing through here, and you can get a look... Get the full report!

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Bait Tray with Plug Cutter from Fish Fighter Products

It doesn’t matter what size boat you have or what style of fishing you do, you will want one of these trays on board. It is 17 inches wide and 12 inches deep and made of marine-grade solid plastic and has a super tough cutting board surface. read more...