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

There is always a big crowd gathered at Columbia Cove Park in Brewster to hear the results of the salmon derby. Derby organizers hand out thousands of dollars in prize money and lots of items in the raffles.

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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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - The chilly weather that put a layer of ice on Moses Lake and stalled the perch fishing has melted away, and anglers are back at it near the I-90 Bridge. I didn’t arrive at Blue Heron Park until about... Get the full report!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - I figured that the ice that had formed around the edges of Potholes Reservoir had melted away, and I wanted to see if there was any angling activity there. I stopped by the much improved Sampson Pit ... Get the full report!

Monday, February 9, 2026 - Many years ago, this time of year, I would make several trips to fish for perch outside of Quincy. There is a bridge on Road 5 NE over a canal, and it used to be loaded with them. They weren’t huge... Get the full report!

Friday, February 6, 2026 - When I was in Grand Coulee Dam recently, I checked the boat launch at Spring Canyon and visited with an angler on the beach there with a nice bunch of fish. I wanted to see if anything was going on a... Get the full report!

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Speed Demon Spinning Reel from KASTKING

For anglers who want a lightning-fast retrieve in a spinning reel, the Speed Demon is what you have been waiting for. The gear ratio on the Speed Demon is 7.2:1. That means you get 38 inches of line with every crank! read more...