After a phenomenal year of coho fishing in Baker Bay and off the coast, the recent rains have started pushing fish into the local rivers, signaling the beginning of the much-anticipated coho rodeo! The time is nearly here for one of the most exciting seasons in Southwest Washington.
This past week, we hit the water and had some great success, but the low water levels made the fish a bit finicky. These early coho are always tougher to catch than the bigger B-run coho that come in later in the season, but with the help of some amazing materials from Spawn Fly Fish, we managed to bring six beautiful fish to hand! It’s still early, but the excitement is building.
With no rain in the forecast for the next few days, we don’t expect the fishing to improve much in the immediate future. However, keep an eye on the weather—rain is coming, and once the rivers rise, we’re in for a full-blown coho rodeo. When that happens, you can expect the fishing to be nothing short of amazing!
We also spotted the first few chum salmon of the season milling around in the tidewater, so it won’t be long before they arrive in larger numbers. It’s shaping up to be an incredible fall fishing season, so make sure your gear is ready!
Gear Up for Coho Fishing in Washington
If you’re targeting coho, an 8wt rod will give you the power you need to handle these hard-fighting fish. And don’t forget, Spawn Fly Fish has everything you need to gear up and hit the water fully prepared. Let us be your outfitter for all things coho fishing in Washington state.
Mark your calendars, gear up, and get ready—it’s about to get wild!
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