McAllister Creek

As a stream in Washington, United States, McAllister Creek fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at McAllister Creek pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

47.0624, -122.7263 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Cutthroat troutRainbow troutCoastal cutthroat troutShiner perchYellow perchPacific staghorn sculpin

Fishing Techniques

• For Cutthroat trout

  When fishing streams, cast upstream and retrieve with the current to mimic natural drift, increasing your chances of hooking wary cutthroat trout.

• 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 Coastal cutthroat trout

  Focus on fishing near structure like fallen logs, undercut banks, and overhanging vegetation, as coastal cutthroat trout often ambush prey from these locations.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at McAllister Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing McAllister Creek, make sure your licence covers Washington, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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