December 17th - Eva's Wild Salmon Pop Up 12-6pm
December 20th - Burkheimer | Bridge | Swing the Fly Spey Event - 9am-12pm
206-708-7250 | shop@emeraldwateranglers.com | @ewaflyshop_seattle | @emeraldwateranglerswa | @ewa_women

Seattle Fly Fishing Resources

Current River Levels
Yakima River - Ideal for Wading 700-1500cfs/Float 1000-3500cfs - Current Level
Cle Elum River - Ideal for Wading 150-350cfs - Current Level
MF Snoqualmie River - Ideal for Wading 250-800cfs - Current Level
SF Snoqualmie River - Ideal for Wading 50-350cfs - Current Level
Snoqualmie River - Ideal for Wading 300-1500cfs/Float 750-1500cfs - Current Level
Cedar River - Ideal for Wading 150-600cfs - Current Level
Skykomish River - Ideal for Fishing 700-7000cfs - Current Level
Skagit River - Ideal for Fishing 2000-9000cfs - Current Level
Sauk River - Ideal for Fishing 600-3000cfs - Current Level
Hoh River - Ideal for Fishing 1200-3500cfs - Current Level
Queets River - Ideal for Fishing 1500-4000cfs - Current Level
Cowlitz River - Ideal for Fishing 1800-7500cfs - Current Level

Yakima River Water Temps
@ Cle Elum
@ Ellensburg

Yakima River Hatch Chart
Hatch Chart - Basic Entomology

Puget Sound Food Form Chart
"Hatch" Chart

Puget Sound Tide and Wind
Seattle Tide & Wind
Tacoma Tide & Wind
Hoodsport Tide & Wind
Whidbey Island Tide & Wind

Questions? Call us please! 206-708-7250

Fishing Reports — Tagged "Emeraldwateranglers"

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 10, 2025 | So Puget Sound Then?!?!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 10, 2025 | So Puget Sound Then?!?!

Well, if you live around here, this will be of no surprise but for those viewing from afar, just moved to the area o... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 23, 2025 | Make Sure It's Pink!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 23, 2025 | Make Sure It's Pink!

Yep, time has finally arrived for the every two year migration of anglers to all the west pointing spits along Puget... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | June 2, 2025 | Low Already!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | June 2, 2025 | Low Already!

We now have a "sign" out front!Yep, the title says it.  Looking at most of our streams and rivers around here, both ... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | May 2, 2025 | Dry Fly Time

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | May 2, 2025 | Dry Fly Time

About the middle to end of October, nearly everyone begins the long yearning for dry fly season to return.  Well he... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 10, 2025 | Spring???

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 10, 2025 | Spring???

Fresh back from French Polynesia, wasn't an easy return from the photo above but sometimes you just have to buck up ... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | January 31, 2025 | Winter Season

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | January 31, 2025 | Winter Season

Yep, if you have been outside around here lately you likely noticed it is feeling a bit like winter.  Cold but not y... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 26, 2024 | A Windy One!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 26, 2024 | A Windy One!

Phew, well we are sorry for the weather today for those who were hoping to spend the day fly fishing.  Mother Nature... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 13, 2024 | Winter Fishing is Extraordinary

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 13, 2024 | Winter Fishing is Extraordinary

Many don't believe it but it is true, winter fly fishing is a magical time to be out in the water.  Every day out the... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 5, 2024 | Winter Time

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 5, 2024 | Winter Time

While it isn't technically winter yet, it has certainly felt so in many ways.  Short daylight, frosty mornings and q... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | November 9, 2024 | Snoqualmie Open!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | November 9, 2024 | Snoqualmie Open!

Heyo, as of yesterday, WDFW opened the Snoqualmie River from the falls to the mouth is open for Coho fishing!  Get ou... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | May 31, 2024 | It's All Open!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | May 31, 2024 | It's All Open!

June 26th is our 10 year anniversary of the store AND June 27th is National Women's Fly Fishing Day and to celebrate... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 25, 2024 | Where This Weekend?

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 25, 2024 | Where This Weekend?

Well, that is always a good question but as we sneak closer to summer, it becomes more complex.  Where do you want to... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 12, 2024 | It's Been a Season

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 12, 2024 | It's Been a Season

Well, another winter steelhead season is mostly in the books by this time and it has been quite a season.  Tales of ... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 5, 2024 | Let's Fish People!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 5, 2024 | Let's Fish People!

We are now in April, the epicenter of fly fishing here in the Seattle area with steelhead rivers still open and putt... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 15, 2024 | Daylight is HERE!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 15, 2024 | Daylight is HERE!

Finally, we get our longer days back!  This is such a great kick-off to spring getting some later in the day sun and... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 8, 2024 | Yep...It's Time to Fish

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 8, 2024 | Yep...It's Time to Fish

We will begin this Seattle fly fishing report with letting everyone know we have an exclusive Blane Chocklett Muskie... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | February 2, 2024 | Steelhead - Sound - Yak

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | February 2, 2024 | Steelhead - Sound - Yak

Woohoo, here we go, February always seems as though spring has sprung so we are pumped for so many things right now, ... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | October 25, 2023 | Cold but Red Hot!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | October 25, 2023 | Cold but Red Hot!

Yep, we finally hit the 30's for over night temps which means winter is on its way which is a bit of a shock from be... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | September 22, 2023 | Finally Fall

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | September 22, 2023 | Finally Fall

It is always a little amusing how we look so forward to summer through the winter and spring and then about mid way t... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 22, 2023 | A Luke Warm, Tepid Report

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 22, 2023 | A Luke Warm, Tepid Report

Not based on the fishing by any means, just a reference to the water temps is all.  Going to keep this pretty short a... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 16, 2023 | Creeky Bass Sounds!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 16, 2023 | Creeky Bass Sounds!

Entire Skykomish system and lower Snoqualmie up to the Falls is closed until further notice.What in the heck does th... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 7, 2023 | Perfection Doesn't Last Long

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 7, 2023 | Perfection Doesn't Last Long

Seattle fly fishing report for July 7th, 2023 by Emerald Water Anglers. more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 1, 2023 | The Pinks Are Coming!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | July 1, 2023 | The Pinks Are Coming!

So many luke warm anglers towards Puget Sound until the Pink Salmon begin to arrive and then it's everyone's fav.  F... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | June 3, 2023 | June is Here!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | June 3, 2023 | June is Here!

Finally, here we are officially in June and that means the proverbial world has opened up to us.  Fly anglers rejoice... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 15, 2023 | Why Aren't You Fishing?

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 15, 2023 | Why Aren't You Fishing?

Here we are mid April to the day and it still feels as though people are waiting for a green light to get out on the ... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 8, 2023 | They're Here!

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | March 8, 2023 | They're Here!

Photo & Flies by Mitch Randall @pugetsoundsrcfliesWe feel as though we talk about this for about 10 months of the... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | February 27, 2023 | Spring Cometh?

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | February 27, 2023 | Spring Cometh?

Seattle fly fishing report for the Yakima, Puget Sound and regional steelhead fisheries. more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 22, 2022 | It's Kinda Cold

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 22, 2022 | It's Kinda Cold

Seattle Fly Fishing Report for the Holiday Week of 2022 from Emerald Water Anglers. more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 12, 2022 | Holiday Season Tides

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | December 12, 2022 | Holiday Season Tides

Woohoo, it is that time of year and the fish must know it somehow.  As the gift giving season approaches, consider g... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Reports | November 9, 2022 | Feeling Like Winter

Seattle Fly Fishing Reports | November 9, 2022 | Feeling Like Winter

Oh my, it seems as if this went from a mellow fall to winter in a hurry.  Totally fine with us because winter does b... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | September 16, 2022 | It's Fall! Not Officially But...

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | September 16, 2022 | It's Fall! Not Officially But...

Alert | Highway 2 remains CLOSED for fires!Alert | WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE OPENS ON SUNDAY...WELCOME HOME!Waking up today... more

Seattle Fly Report | August 26, 2022 | Here and Gone!

Seattle Fly Report | August 26, 2022 | Here and Gone!

This weeks Seattle fly fishing report from the staff at Emerald Water Anglers. more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | August 1, 2022 | SCWWYLS!!??

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | August 1, 2022 | SCWWYLS!!??

First person to email us with what that stands for gets a $25 gift card because why not and if you are on Instagram ... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | May 26, 2022 | Options

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | May 26, 2022 | Options

Here we are heading into the Memorial Day Weekend and oh are there options!  Not necessarily as many as there will b... more

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 19, 2022 | Summer on the Horizon

Seattle Fly Fishing Report | April 19, 2022 | Summer on the Horizon

Seattle fly fishing report for April 19, 2022 from the fly fishing guides at Emerald Water Anglers. more

Whoa...Newsletter Sign Up!

Receive the latest reports on fly fishing around Seattle, new travel destinations, community events and new products.