Washington Fishing Reports ยท Central Region
The Methow runs through a scenic valley past Winthrop and Twisp, known for summer steelhead and wild trout when seasons are open.
Looking for the latest Methow River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Methow River โ Twisp and Winthrop.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Methow River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The Twisp gauge reads around 260 cfs and clear.
Steelhead seasons here are opened and closed by emergency rule. Check WDFW before you go.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Twisp and Winthrop, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-6, Egg #8-12, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Elk Hair Caddis #12-14, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Methow River details
| Access | Public access around Twisp, Winthrop and Carlton along State Highway 20 and 153. |
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| Elevation | About 1,600 ft |
| Nearest town | Twisp, Washington |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Steelhead, cutthroat and rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Steelhead seasons open only by emergency rule. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Pearrygin Lake State Park |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Winter closes the North Cascades Highway. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Trout season.
Fall
Steelhead when open.
How to get there
From Wenatchee, take US-97 north to Pateros, then State Highway 153 to Twisp.