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Reports page includes:
- The latest Fishing and River Reports on the Skagit, Sauk and Cascade Rivers.
- The latest hunting reports for the North Cascade area.
- John's Daily Fishing and Hunting Blog with pictures of our day's catch or kill.
- Links to USGS River Levels with relevant gauge links and how to use them.
- NOAA National Weather Service Forecasts
- WDFW Emergency Regulations for the Skagit River Valley.
...and more!

All of our fishing and hunting reports here will be done in the timeliest manner possible and are usually done in the evenings after our day's trip. Check back often as we're out guiding almost daily.

Checking current river and fishing conditions? You'll find them right here at the bottom of the page as always. Bookmark this page for all the information you need to make an informed fishing decision.

Another feature's been added to the report's page. John's blog will recap the daily fishing and hunting adventure as well as feature pictures. Want to get an idea of what a guided trip might be like? Wonder about the most effective techniques on the river or in the woods? Check out the link below.
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Updated Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
As of this report, 12:00PM

We here at "John's Guide Service" are looking forward to some great run forecasts for our Fall and Winter 2010 fishing season!!
June - July 2010; Summer Hatchery King Salmon here on the upper Skagit, along with some great Catch and Release opportunities at some Wild Steelhead! Sturgeon fishing also available through August.

August - October 2010: Looking forward to another great Black Bear hunting season this year! After a very mild winter we're already seeing quite a bit of Spring bear sign!

September - December 2010: "Coho-Mojo" time!!... Run forecasts for our 2010 Silver Salmon season is nothing short of phenomenal! Already booking up quickly for this fishery... One of my personal favorites too!

December - January 2011: Very much looking forward to another great Hatchery Steelhead return this coming winter... Especially after last years so-so return!

February - April 2011: Very much looking forward to a "Catch and Release" season here on the Skagit system on some great Wild Steelhead... Been a few years.

June - July 2011; Summer Hatchery King Salmon here on the upper Skagit, along with some great Catch and Release opportunities at some Wild Steelhead!
Perhaps we'll even get another Sockeye Season up on Baker Lake again for 2011... What a great fishery!!
Sturgeon fishing also available through August.

August - October 2011: Looking forward to another great Black Bear and Deer hunting season for 2011 too!

LETS GO FISHING OR HUNTING!! (Still have a few openings left for all of our above fishing and hunting opportunities!!... Give us a call or drop us an e-mail!)

Most of you already know my wife, Corrina. Corrina is now taking care of the business end of "John's Guide Service" full time and is here to answer all of your e-mails and phone calls.

We have also added a few "Associate Guides" to the "John's Guide Service" team to help meet all of your fishing and hunting needs and desired dates.
All "Associate Guides" are reputable area guides and backed 100 percent by us.

Skagit River:

River Conditions:

Skagit Above Sauk: Low and clear with unlimited visibility.

Skagit Below the Sauk: Normal flows due to two solid days of rain with 4 - 6 feet of visibility.

Fishing Report: The lower Skagit below Gilligan Creek opened today for Silver Salmon fishing. Plenty of Silvers around to make for a great opener today! Lots of big Dollie Varden, a few Cutthroat around too.

Sauk River:

River Conditions:

Sauk Above the Suiattle: Currently running higher than normal flows with limited visibility ... Lots of rain the past two days is coloring up the Sauk a bit.

Sauk Below the Suiattle:Also currently running higher than normal flows with limited visibility ... Lots of rain the past two days is coloring up the Sauk a bit.

Fishing Report: LOTS of big Dollie Varden around in the Sauk right now!!

Cascade River:

River Conditions: Low and clear

Fishing Report:

Opens September 16th for Silver Salmon retention!

Links and how to use them: When fishing the Skagit or Sauk River I always check the flow and gauge height at a number of locations before planning a day of fishing.
Here's the order with Links and why: First I Check Skagit River at Newhalem to see if the Dam is releasing water, and how much. Next I'll check Skagit River at Marblemount to check gauge height. If they are not releasing a bunch of water at Newhalem and the river is on the rise I'll check Bacon Creek Near Marblemount and then Cascade River at Marblemount to check gauge height. If Bacon Creek and the Cascade are on the rise you can figure Illabot Creek and all the other upper Skagit Tributaries are also on the rise and adding color to the Skagit. Next I'll check the Sauk River starting with Sauk River / Whitechuck River Near Darrington to see what the upper Sauk above the Suiattle is doing and to see what will be hitting the Skagit before too long. Next I'll check the Sauk River at Sauk River Near Sauk and Compare the Upper Sauk flows with the lower Sauk flows. This will let you know what the Suiattle is doing, which is also where most of the color will come from. Checking Sauk flows will let you know pretty much what the visibility on the Skagit below the Sauk will be down to Concrete. Next I'll check the Baker River at Baker River at Concrete if fishing the lower Skagit to see how much water they're releasing from the dam there. This will let me know what to expect on the lower Skagit below Concrete and Last I'll Check Skagit River Near Mount Vernon if planning on fishing the lower Skagit and to give a general overview of whats going on on the lower river.

Latest Update: FISHING RULE CHANGE Jan 15th, 2010