Waddell Creek

Waddell Creek is a stream flowing through Washington, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Waddell Creek, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

46.9613, -123.0588 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassRainbow troutCoho salmonCutthroat trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Coho salmon

  When fishing for Coho in rivers, focus on areas with current breaks, such as behind rocks or logs, as they often hold in these spots. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Waddell Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Waddell Creek should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Washington before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Waddell Creek.

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