The Cedar River flows through King County just southeast of downtown Seattle, serving as the primary tributary to Lake Washington. This urban trout fishery stretches approximately 21 miles from its mouth in Renton to Landsburg Dam, offering a unique fly fishing experience within a sprawling metropolitan setting. Despite its urban location, the river has developed into a respected catch-and-release fishery since reopening in 2004 after 17 years of closure to protect steelhead and salmon spawning runs. The river's easy wadability during summer months allows anglers to venture beyond crowded access points to reach less pressured water holding some impressively large trout. Low water levels during the fishing season expose holding lies and make it possible to wade almost the entire fishable length.