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

Art Viola (left) is pretty pleased with this walleye he just landed, held by Brian Neilson. Viola is a retired fish manager and biologist from the Department of Fish and Wildlife and now fishes all over the region.

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, September 2, 2026 - As wildland firefighters continue working on multiple large fires across the region, forest officials are urging the public to plan ahead for significant area closures now in place across the Okanogan... Get the full report!

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - My wife shouted at me the other day, saying there was a bear at our door. Sure enough, a yearling bear was prowling around the house and even though we banged on the window that we thought it was goi... Get the full report!

Monday, August 31, 2026 - One of the areas that has suffered the most from the wildfires in our region is the Entiat Valley. Year after year fires have devastated the forests here, and since there are no trees or foliage to k... Get the full report!

Friday, August 28, 2026 - The last time I was at Banks Lake, fishing for walleye, I saw huge fleet of boats in Devils Lake. I knew they were fishing for whitefish. So, my fishing buddies James Lebow and Ryan Harris and I did ... Get the full report!

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Rooster Tail

Last year I wrote a feature on "what every angler should have in their tackle box", and the Rooster Tail was on the list. The lure was develped by Howard Worden in the late 50s and has been used by millions of anglers. read more...