Pacific Northwest

Explore American Fly Fishing’s Pacific Northwest archive — featuring steelhead rivers, wild trout streams, and saltwater fly fishing destinations across Oregon and Washington.

Washington: Lenice Lake

Pacific Northwest, Trout

By Luke Probasco Lenice Lake, a 100-acre spring-fed impoundment in central Washington’s Columbia...
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Rock Lake, Washington Fly Fishing: Trout and Carp in Whitman County

Pacific Northwest

Mysteries of the Deep By Chip O’Brien  ·  Originally published December 16, 2025  ·  Updated November 2026 Rock...
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The Ultimate Big Trout Vacation at Yamsi Ranch and Lonesome Duck Ranch

Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Trout

by John Shewey Southern Oregon’s Williamson River is probably the best fishery in the Lower 48 for big native trout. Yes, that’s a bold...
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Trip of a Lifetime: Chaunigan Lake Lodge: A Hidden Gem

Coldwater, Lake/Reservoir, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Trout

Story by Kirk Wirsig Journey Into the Wilderness My friend and fellow fly fisher Michial called me...
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Washington: Sullivan Creek

Pacific Northwest, Trout

Story and photos by Marc Fryt Tucked up in Washington’s far northeast corner, just 10 miles from the Canadian border, Sullivan Creek is a...
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