So I decided to write a report to share my thoughts on the new opening date on the skykomish set by the wdfw. By the way this wasn't just my opinion but many others shared my frustration out on the river. If any of you have ever fished opening day on the sky for steelhead (usually june 1st) you will know that steelhead are plentiful that particular day with some years reaching over 100 fish caught and over 200 fish is not unheard for this day.

Any way back to my report. Of all the years I have fished opening day on the sky for steelhead this has got to be the worst opener ever. I saw maybe 8 fish caught between the hatchery and the cable hole. Fish checker lady says she counted 11 steelhead with many unsatisfied anglers. Wdfw claims it switched the date to simplify the rules but it did a horrible job doing that. I believe opening it a week earlier then normal definitely made the difference in the amount of fish caught. Just thought I would stop by and share my thoughts and let everyone know that the fishing was horrible on this particular day. Wish you all luck and have a great memorial day!!