If you’ve felt the change in the air lately, you know fall’s got the rivers humming, but there’s some big stuff happening behind the scenes too. First up, Washington fly casters are buzzing about the possible loss of the spring steelhead season on the Skagit and Sauk next year. The Confluence Fly Shop says unless the state coughs up more funding for critical monitoring—the Quicksilver Portfolio, to be exact—there won’t be a catch-and-release spring steelhead run in 2026. So if you love swinging for these big wild fish, now’s the time to get loud and make sure the lawmakers hear anglers’ voices. Wild runs need all the help they can get, and this season might depend on grassroots action.
That’s not the only change hitting trout fans. According to Bushcraft Basecamp, new regulations are rolling out across the country to protect fisheries and keep the good times flowing. Bass size limits got bumped up in several regions, so you’ll have to land bigger fish for a keeper. Trout stocking is on the rise too, with more rivers and lakes getting healthy doses of rainbows and browns—especially out West and in cooler zones. If you’re taking kids out, good news: lots of states are ramping up youth fishing access with new zones and easier entry, so finding a family-friendly spot is easier than ever.
Out in California, Taco Fly Co reports that the Lower Sac and Middle Fork Feather River saw wild spring conditions—steady flows one day, then a sudden jump to 11,000 CFS, and still the fishing was hot. Epic hatches brought out big PMDs, green drakes, assorted caddis… pretty much all you want for dialed-in dry fly sessions. Local guide outfitters landed more rafting permits in the area this year, so you can beat the crowds and still find primo water whether you’re on a boat or wading in. If you haven’t fished the Feather or the Sac in May, you’re missing out on some of the most fun, secret (okay, not so secret now) spots on the West Coast.
Meanwhile, Arkansas just took a huge hit: as MidCurrent reports, Norfork National Fish Hatchery suffered a big rainbow trout kill, which triggered strict emergency regulations from the state’s Game and Fish Commission. Catch-and-release only on major trophy rivers for now. Locals are seeing some heartbreak, but also hope this will let numbers bounce back. It’s a good window for conservation-minded anglers to step up and protect legendary waters.
Gear-wise, Hatch Magazine says 2025 is stacked with new rods, reels, lines, and all the gadgets you thought couldn’t get any flashier. If you’re eyeing upgrades for a fall trip, shop owners are seeing steady crowds even as newbie numbers taper off—a sign that the core fly fishing tribe is sticking with their home waters and chasing those fall hatches hard.
So whether you’re fired up about saving steelhead runs, following new trout regs, or just looking for your next hot spot, this fall’s been one for the books. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you come back next week for more fly fishing stories. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
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That’s not the only change hitting trout fans. According to Bushcraft Basecamp, new regulations are rolling out across the country to protect fisheries and keep the good times flowing. Bass size limits got bumped up in several regions, so you’ll have to land bigger fish for a keeper. Trout stocking is on the rise too, with more rivers and lakes getting healthy doses of rainbows and browns—especially out West and in cooler zones. If you’re taking kids out, good news: lots of states are ramping up youth fishing access with new zones and easier entry, so finding a family-friendly spot is easier than ever.
Out in California, Taco Fly Co reports that the Lower Sac and Middle Fork Feather River saw wild spring conditions—steady flows one day, then a sudden jump to 11,000 CFS, and still the fishing was hot. Epic hatches brought out big PMDs, green drakes, assorted caddis… pretty much all you want for dialed-in dry fly sessions. Local guide outfitters landed more rafting permits in the area this year, so you can beat the crowds and still find primo water whether you’re on a boat or wading in. If you haven’t fished the Feather or the Sac in May, you’re missing out on some of the most fun, secret (okay, not so secret now) spots on the West Coast.
Meanwhile, Arkansas just took a huge hit: as MidCurrent reports, Norfork National Fish Hatchery suffered a big rainbow trout kill, which triggered strict emergency regulations from the state’s Game and Fish Commission. Catch-and-release only on major trophy rivers for now. Locals are seeing some heartbreak, but also hope this will let numbers bounce back. It’s a good window for conservation-minded anglers to step up and protect legendary waters.
Gear-wise, Hatch Magazine says 2025 is stacked with new rods, reels, lines, and all the gadgets you thought couldn’t get any flashier. If you’re eyeing upgrades for a fall trip, shop owners are seeing steady crowds even as newbie numbers taper off—a sign that the core fly fishing tribe is sticking with their home waters and chasing those fall hatches hard.
So whether you’re fired up about saving steelhead runs, following new trout regs, or just looking for your next hot spot, this fall’s been one for the books. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you come back next week for more fly fishing stories. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
If you felt the change in the air lately, you
know falls got the river's humming. But there's some big
stuff happening behind the scenes too. First up, Washington flycasters
are buzzing about the possible loss of the spring steel
head season on the scadget and Sock next year. The
Confluence Fly Shop says unless the state costs up more
funding for critical monitoring the quicksilver portfolio to be exact,
(00:21):
there won't be a catch and release spring steel head
run in twenty twenty six. So if you love swinging
for these big wild fish, now's the time to get
loud and make sure the lawmakers hear angler's voices. Wild
runs need all the help they can get, and this
season might depend on grassroots action. That's not the only
change hitting trout fans. According to Bushcraft base Camp, new
(00:43):
regulations are rolling out across the country to protect fisheries
and keep the good times flowing. Fast. Sized limits got
bumped up in several regions, so you'll have to land
bigger fish for a keeper. Trout stocking is on the rise, too,
with more rivers and lakes getting healthy doses of rainbows
and browns out west and in cooler zones if you're
taking kids out. Good news. A lot of states are
(01:05):
ramping up youth fishing access with new zones and easier entry,
so finding a family friendly spot is easier than ever
out In California, Taco Fly Co reports at the Lower
Sack and Middle Fork Feather River saw wild spring conditions,
steady flows one day, then a sudden jump to eleven
thousand cfs, and still the fishing was hot. Epic hatches
(01:27):
brought out big pmds, green drakes, assorted caddis pretty much
all you want for dialed in dry fly sessions. Local
Guide Outfitters landed more rafting permits in the area this year,
so you can beat the crowds and still find primo
water whether you're on a boat or waiting in. If
you haven't fished the Feather or the Sack in May,
you're missing out on some of the most fun, secret,
(01:49):
okay not so secret now spots on the West coast. Meanwhile,
Arkansas just took a huge hit, as Mid Current reports
nor Fork National Fish Hatchery suffered a big rainbow tree kill,
which triggered strict emergency regulations from the state's Game and
Fish Commission. Catch and release only on major trophy rivers
for now. Locals are seeing some heartbreak, but also hope
(02:11):
this will let numbers bounce back. It's a good window
for conservation minded anglers to step up and protect legendary waters.
Deer Wise Hatch Magazine says twenty twenty five is stacked
with new rods, reels, lines, and all the gadgets you
thought couldn't get any Flash here. If you're eyeing upgrades
for a fall, trip shop owners are seeing steady crowds
(02:31):
even as newbie numbers taper off, a sign that the
core fly fishing tribe is sticking with her home waters
and chasing those fall hatches hard. So whether you're fired
up about saving steelhead runs, following new trout rags, or
just looking for your next hot spot, this fall has
been one for the books. Thanks for tuning in and
make sure you come back next week for more fly
(02:52):
fishing stories. This has been a quiet please production, and
for more check out Quiet Please dot a Wow
If you felt the change in the air lately, you
know falls got the river's humming. But there's some big
stuff happening behind the scenes too. First up, Washington flycasters
are buzzing about the possible loss of the spring steel
head season on the scadget and Sock next year. The
Confluence Fly Shop says unless the state costs up more
funding for critical monitoring the quicksilver portfolio to be exact,
(00:21):
there won't be a catch and release spring steel head
run in twenty twenty six. So if you love swinging
for these big wild fish, now's the time to get
loud and make sure the lawmakers hear angler's voices. Wild
runs need all the help they can get, and this
season might depend on grassroots action. That's not the only
change hitting trout fans. According to Bushcraft base Camp, new
(00:43):
regulations are rolling out across the country to protect fisheries
and keep the good times flowing. Fast. Sized limits got
bumped up in several regions, so you'll have to land
bigger fish for a keeper. Trout stocking is on the rise, too,
with more rivers and lakes getting healthy doses of rainbows
and browns out west and in cooler zones if you're
taking kids out. Good news. A lot of states are
(01:05):
ramping up youth fishing access with new zones and easier entry,
so finding a family friendly spot is easier than ever
out In California, Taco Fly Co reports at the Lower
Sack and Middle Fork Feather River saw wild spring conditions,
steady flows one day, then a sudden jump to eleven
thousand cfs, and still the fishing was hot. Epic hatches
(01:27):
brought out big pmds, green drakes, assorted caddis pretty much
all you want for dialed in dry fly sessions. Local
Guide Outfitters landed more rafting permits in the area this year,
so you can beat the crowds and still find primo
water whether you're on a boat or waiting in. If
you haven't fished the Feather or the Sack in May,
you're missing out on some of the most fun, secret,
(01:49):
okay not so secret now spots on the West coast. Meanwhile,
Arkansas just took a huge hit, as Mid Current reports
nor Fork National Fish Hatchery suffered a big rainbow tree kill,
which triggered strict emergency regulations from the state's Game and
Fish Commission. Catch and release only on major trophy rivers
for now. Locals are seeing some heartbreak, but also hope
(02:11):
this will let numbers bounce back. It's a good window
for conservation minded anglers to step up and protect legendary waters.
Deer Wise Hatch Magazine says twenty twenty five is stacked
with new rods, reels, lines, and all the gadgets you
thought couldn't get any Flash here. If you're eyeing upgrades
for a fall, trip shop owners are seeing steady crowds
(02:31):
even as newbie numbers taper off, a sign that the
core fly fishing tribe is sticking with her home waters
and chasing those fall hatches hard. So whether you're fired
up about saving steelhead runs, following new trout rags, or
just looking for your next hot spot, this fall has
been one for the books. Thanks for tuning in and
make sure you come back next week for more fly
(02:52):
fishing stories. This has been a quiet please production, and
for more check out Quiet Please dot a Wow
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