Washingtons Best Fishing Waters

Whether you're casting from the bank or fishing from a boat,"Washington River Maps & Fishing Guide" tells you where to be and when to be there. Learn the secrets of Washington's best rivers, including the “insider” information you need to experience the very best fishing Washington has to offer. We've even included phone and email information for the essential services and accommodations specific to the needs of fishermen.

Large, detailed maps of lakes and rivers in Washington, showing access points and pertinent information on fishing.

Washington native Terry Rudnick knows the best fishing spots in the Evergreen State, from the marine waters of the San Juan Islands—just a short trip from Seattle—to the remote lakes of Northeastern Washington. Full of detailed descriptions of over 600 fishing locations, Moon Washington Fishing leads anglers to the best lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and coasts that the state has to offer, and it includes pages' worth of Rudnick's knowledgeable fishing tips and advice. Complete with helpful regional maps and thorough directions for each location, Moon Washington Fishing provides all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Anglers in the Evergreen State have no shortage of options when it comes to finding a place to fish, and plenty of choices about what to catch. Washington's lakes, reservoirs, rivers, creeks, and marine waters offer a wide range of possibilities. This book covers them all. Armed with rod, reel, and plenty of wit, Terry Rudnick tackles more than 1,000 top fishing spots in this updated edition, from the smallmouth bass haunts of Lake Sammamish to the halibut-filled waters of Neah Bay to the Grande Ronde River, teeming with steelhead. The author includes tips on everything from the best baits and lures to techniques for mooching, trolling, vertical jigging, and more. Easy-to-use maps help locate even the most obscure destinations. Specifics on fishing supplies, groceries, gas, and lodging in each locale let the angler spend less time planning and more time casting.

Washington native Terry Rudnick knows the best fishing spots in the Evergreen State, from the marine waters of the San Juan Islands—just a short trip from Seattle—to the remote lakes of Northeastern Washington. Full of detailed descriptions of over 600 fishing locations, Moon Washington Fishing leads anglers to the best lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and coasts that the state has to offer, and it includes pages' worth of Rudnick's knowledgeable fishing tips and advice. Complete with helpful regional maps and thorough directions for each location, Moon Washington Fishing provides all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Washington's famed Olympic Peninsula and its many well-known rivers have so much to offer the fly-fisherman; challenging fresh- and saltwater fish, and exciting fly-fishing history, solitude, and world-class scenery. Long-time resident and conservationist Doug Rose is just the person to take on this renowned region, not only is he a thoughtful, observant and skilled fisherman, he's also an interesting and talented writer. Whether you fish this area or are just interested in its storied past, this book makes for an informative and fascinating read.

From world famous waters like the Madison, Missouri, and Yellowstone Rivers to local favorites like the Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Gallatin Rivers, these incredibly comprehensive maps will lead you to the best fishing Montana has to offer. Official access sites are clearly marked including GPS coordinants, along with boat ramps, campgrounds, and roads and trails that allow additional access to every stream. River miles, public and private land, and a wealth of other useful information for anglers is also included. Book jacket.

“Beautiful. ... A lyrical companion to his father’s classic, A River Runs through It, chronicling their family’s history and bond with Montana’s Blackfoot River.” —Washington Post A "poetic" and "captivating" (Publishers Weekly) memoir about the power of place to shape generations, Home Waters is John N. Maclean's remarkable chronicle of his family's century-long love affair with Montana's majestic Blackfoot River, the setting for his father's classic novella, A River Runs through It. Maclean returns annually to the simple family cabin that his grandfather built by hand, still in search of the trout of a lifetime. When he hooks it at last, decades of longing promise to be fulfilled, inspiring John, reporter and author, to finally write the story he was born to tell. A book that will resonate with everyone who feels deeply rooted to a landscape, Home Waters is a portrait of a family who claimed a river, from one generation to the next, of how this family came of age in the 20th century and later as they scattered across the country, faced tragedy and success, yet were always drawn back to the waters that bound them together. Here are the true stories behind the beloved characters fictionalized in A River Runs through It, including the Reverend Maclean, the patriarch who introduced the family to fishing; Norman, who balanced a life divided between literature and the tug of the rugged West; and tragic yet luminous Paul (played by Brad Pitt in Robert Redford’s film adaptation), whose mysterious death has haunted the family and led John to investigate his uncle’s murder and reveal new details in these pages. A universal story about nature, family, and the art of fly fishing, Maclean’s memoir beautifully captures the inextricable ways our personal histories are linked to the places we come from—our home waters. Featuring twelve wood engravings by Wesley W. Bates and a map of the Blackfoot River region.

“A sweet narrative of friendship, fathers and sons, aging and of course, fishing.” — Washington Post Book World “What a wonderful book Howell Raines has wrought... as lovely as a stream.” — Pat Conroy