Copyright 2016 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Lyre River Washington
The Lyre River flows out of Lake Crescent in the
Olympic National Park into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Four tributaries, June Creek, Boundary Creek, Susie
Creek and Nelson Creek, add to the flow. At River
Mile 2.7, the Lyre River blocks migrating fish at Lyre
River Falls. The entire river is only five miles long.
As mentioned above, the distance steelhead can
move up the river is only 2.7 miles. Never-the-less,
the Lyle River is a very good little steelhead river.
The winter run is the best. The summer run provides
only a few fish and they usually become tough to
catch due to low water.
In addition to the winter run of larger, wild fish, there's
a planted fish run of winter steelhead smolts. Fishing
is greatly dependant on rain but keep in mind the
stream clears very quickly after heavy rains. It is best
to fish it immediately after the water rises.
There is camping and access to the river at the Lyre
River Campground which is located about a mile
north of State Highway #112. You can fish your way
upstream from the campground. Fishing is also
possible in some of the small tributary streams.
The Lyle River is open to steelhead fishing from the
mouth to the falls. It closes to fishing for steehead on
March 1.
Seasons:
Varies by species
Summer:
Sea-run cuttroat can be taken in the late Summer
months. There is limited summer run steelhead
fishing.
Fall:
Sea-run Cutthroat Trout last through the fall months.
Winter:
Steelhead are in the river from December through
March with the best fishing taking place in December
and January.
The Lyre River flows out of Lake Crescent in the
Olympic National Park into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Four tributaries, June Creek, Boundary Creek, Susie
Creek and Nelson Creek, add to the flow. At River
Mile 2.7, the Lyre River blocks migrating fish at Lyre
River Falls. The entire river is only five miles long.
As mentioned above, the distance steelhead can
move up the river is only 2.7 miles. Never-the-less,
the Lyle River is a very good little steelhead river.
The winter run is the best. The summer run provides
only a few fish and they usually become tough to
catch due to low water.
In addition to the winter run of larger, wild fish, there's
a planted fish run of winter steelhead smolts. Fishing
is greatly dependant on rain but keep in mind the
stream clears very quickly after heavy rains. It is best
to fish it immediately after the water rises.
There is camping and access to the river at the Lyre
River Campground which is located about a mile
north of State Highway #112. You can fish your way
upstream from the campground. Fishing is also
possible in some of the small tributary streams.
The Lyle River is open to steelhead fishing from the
mouth to the falls. It closes to fishing for steehead on
March 1.
Seasons:
Varies by species
Summer:
Sea-run cuttroat can be taken in the late Summer
months. There is limited summer run steelhead
fishing.
Fall:
Sea-run Cutthroat Trout last through the fall months.
Winter:
Steelhead are in the river from December through
March with the best fishing taking place in December
and January.
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Steelhead (winter and summer run) Sea-run Cutthroat Size Medium width but very short Location Central Coastal Washington Nearest Towns Joyce Port Angeles Season Varies by species - Make sure you see the current regulations Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Washington Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies |
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Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
7 or 8 weight for appropriate type rod
sinking, sinking tip and floating, floating 5
or 6 weight fly line for cutts
Leaders:
10#, 12# in 9 to 15 feet lengths, 0X-5X in
71/2 to 9 foot lengths for cutts.
Tippets:
10# and 12# / 0X to 5X for cutts
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly 7 and 8 ft. single hand rods,
and 5 or 6 weight rods for cutts
Fly Reels:
For 7 to 8 weight lines, or for 4 to 5
weight lines for cutts
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
KISS Strike Indicators, Lanyards, etc.
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly Line:
7 or 8 weight for appropriate type rod
sinking, sinking tip and floating, floating 5
or 6 weight fly line for cutts
Leaders:
10#, 12# in 9 to 15 feet lengths, 0X-5X in
71/2 to 9 foot lengths for cutts.
Tippets:
10# and 12# / 0X to 5X for cutts
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly 7 and 8 ft. single hand rods,
and 5 or 6 weight rods for cutts
Fly Reels:
For 7 to 8 weight lines, or for 4 to 5
weight lines for cutts
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
KISS Strike Indicators, Lanyards, etc.
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Lyle River Fishing Report:
11/09/13 Customer ordered flies for the Lyle this
morning. According to him, steelhead can enter the
river as early as mid November, but we are sticking to
the first week of December.
11/09/13 Customer ordered flies for the Lyle this
morning. According to him, steelhead can enter the
river as early as mid November, but we are sticking to
the first week of December.
12/16/13 There is some steelhead reported to be in
the Lyle River but low water conditions is preventing
good fly fishing opportunities.
the Lyle River but low water conditions is preventing
good fly fishing opportunities.
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip. All orders are shipped free in the U. S. Orders over $100 are shipped via Priority Mail. |