Brewster Washington, a place in the North West that may not be familiar to the average person
traveling to the east side. But to the seasoned anglers ( especially the ones with a taste for
sockeye salmon) it’s the annual venue for the super bowl of sockeye fishing in Washington
State. That is the Brewster pool!
What makes Brewster such a special fishery is that it is the staging area for hundreds of
thousands of sockeye and several thousand summer chinook. They wait for the Okanagan
River to cool off before making their final push to the spawning grounds after the season closes
in the early fall. This is called a thermal barrier, creating a concentration of fish and making
a very productive fishery for the months of July and August.
Brewster sockeye fishing is a meat run fishery! Typically the sockeye limit per angler is 4! Making this an awesome
time of the year to bring the whole family out to really stack away some salmon meat for the rest
of the year and the fast action fishing is super entertaining to say the least.
Brewster is located just slightly over an hour north of Wenatchee, and along highway 97 you’ll
pass many beautiful places in central Washington.
Nearby is Pateros Washington, a town at the mouth of the Methow River just south of Brewster.
Stay at Howards on the River Hotel! Don’t forget to stop in at the Sweet River Bakery for coffee and
a pastry while on your way for a round or two of golf at Alta Lake Golf Course! Prefer a camping
experience? Alta Lake State Park on Alta Lake has you covered!
Not far away up the Methow Valley is the tourist destination of Winthrop Washington. Its old time
western vibe in Washington’s eastern north cascades is another must stop on your way to or
from a guided sockeye trip in Brewster! Don’t forget to grab a waffle cone and browse the shops
Winthrop has to offer.
Prefer lake life after a sockeye slaughter fest? Lake Chelan is just a rock throw away from the
fishing grounds. Rent jet skis, stand up paddle boards and even grab an airbnb for in between
your fishing adventures all while being able to enjoy a nightlife scene in the town of Chelan! All
within striking distance to epic fishing locations such as Chelan Falls, Wells Dam, and the
Brewster Pool.
Hot weather, fast action fishing, what’s not to love about taking a trip to the eastside to target
some of the most delicious eating salmon, Sockeye! Sound like a fun time? River Dog Outfitters
is your one stop shop for getting on the water! Give us a call or shoot us an email and we can
get your fishing adventure booked for sockeye salmon fishing in Brewster, WA!
