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

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Kris Willenbrecht had a great time fishing with Shane Magnuson at Chelan Falls. He landed two adults, and jack and the a sockeye at Wells.

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!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - I spent the last couple of days in the Columbia River Gorge, fishing for spring salmon. I was invited to come down and fish with my old friend Shane Magnuson. We fished on Monday, and then on Tuesda... Get the full report!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - The lowland lake trout fishing season is getting close here in Washington. The last Saturday in April will see as many as 200,000 anglers out for their first trip of the season. It always surprises ... Get the full report!

Monday, April 20, 2026 - My buddy Dennis Beich invited me to give Banks Lake a try last Friday, and I was quick to agree to go. Dennis and I have had some good days on Banks Lake fishing for walleye, and this was probably th... Get the full report!

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New Lures from Worden Lures

I recently received a new product catalogue from Yakima Bait Company, and I would recommend that any angler get a copy. There are a whole bunch of products that most anglers would be familiar with, like the Flatfish, Rooster Tail, Spin-N-Glo, Lil’ Corky and others, but you won’t believe all the new colors that they now offer in these tried and true lures read more...