I think they follow the Chum fry out of the rivers. The Confluence Fly Shop posted this: Beaches Not much in the way of cutthroat off the North Sound beaches until later in the spring but there’ve been a few bull trout around Skagit Bay. The beach fishing should improve into April and May as more chum fry begin to show up in the salt.

Should be March 31?

Do you mind telling what streamer pattern you were using?

Thanks, Bob. I'll pass this on to my friend.

Thanks, Clayton. Gotta sneak up on them in the dark.

No whale smell

@Clayton Wright Thanks, Clayton!

I didn't read this before but I would be interested in a Bitterroot trip. I fished it 6 years in a row back in the 90's and the last time was in 2006. Great river. I'd lean toward the September/October time. Hard to plan ahead for April as I have seen the river blown out if a heavy rain accelerates the snow melt. September is more reliable

Count me in - I even bought a new PWC for the event.