Stonefish,

No bycatch. First time I haven't caught bull trout in the middle river in January. There are some around though. I head of 4 caught on Sunday.

Jason,

Looks like it matters to you. I've fished the Skagit since 1972, when fly fishers made up maybe 1 or 2% of the anglers fishing to the present day, when fly guys make up about 80% of the fleet. There was a lot more unoccupied fly water available to me in 1972 than there is today. For the most part, the traditional boondoggers leave me and the water I am fishing alone.

Speyguy,

I've never caught a whitefish on the Skagit. I know they are there. I figured they are generally in deeper water than what I fish.

Sg