The Skykomish has a decent summer run from July through October and a good hatchery run of brats in December and early January. The wild fish are making a comeback but fishing is usually closed down by late February if not earlier when runs are down. The Methow is a small river about 45 miles north of Wenatchee and has a summer run that is rebounding (couple thousand fish caught this fall) and can provide good action in September and October. The Wenatchee river also has good summer-run steelhead numbers however it is primarily catch and release. All rivers mentioned are wild steelhead release.