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After a “hot” start the northern Puget Sound king fishery is on a more normal catch pattern and will remain open for foreseeable future, plus Neah Bay chinook limit to be reduced soon

July 20, 2021

By Mark Yuasa After coming out of the starting gate hot this past weekend, it appears the northern Puget Sound (Area 9) hatchery chinook fishery will remain open for now, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff. At the Puget Sound sport-fishing advisory group meeting this afternoon, the WDFW staff indicated […]

UPDATE: Upper Columbia River sockeye fishery remains open through Sunday and action remains decent especially in mornings

July 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to keep the entire Upper Columbia River open for sockeye fishing through this Sunday (July 18). Despite the impending closure the chinook fishery on Columbia River mainstem from Hanford Reach upstream to Brewster will remain open through Aug. 15, and regulations will switch […]

Central Washington salmon fishing is topping the “must do” list, but there’s also plenty of other memorable activities here for everybody to enjoy

July 12, 2021

By Mark Yuasa When families and friends have a fun time together, it builds a bond that can last a lifetime. Traditions are developed, and they often lead to repeat adventures for years to come. I recently had a chance to experience one of those memorable “bonding” moments with my two sons (Taylan and Tegan) […]

Plenty of great choices to devour on the summer fishing menu especially for chinook and coho from the coast clear into Puget Sound as well as some freshwater opportunities

June 25, 2021

By Mark Yuasa My interpretation about summer salmon fishing opportunities right now is very similar to a Las Vegas buffet where there are so many choices and not enough room to eat them all up! But in those hard to make decisions about what to consume in the weeks ahead, there are some great caveats […]

Many summer Dungeness crab fisheries begin July 1, plus a full slate of other fishing opportunities are happening right now

June 10, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s time to get over feeling crabby as pursuing Dungeness crab is just on the summer-time horizon! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the recreational Puget Sound Dungeness crab that will begin July 1 in many marine areas, which is one of the most highly popular fishing activities for […]

Get a jump start during Memorial Day weekend with a bounty of fishing and shellfish gathering choices that should carry-on well into the weeks ahead

May 28, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The Memorial Day weekend is often referred as the kickoff to summer fishing fun, and with all the opportunities blossoming in the days ahead, there’s no need to wait until summer solstice or the Fourth of July. For salmon anglers, the excitement season begins today through Monday (May 28-31) when the Tulalip […]

It’s finally time to dig in! Mocrocks Beach on the northern coast will open this Saturday for the first razor clam dig since last October

May 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Dig this news! After a six-month-plus closure of the entire coast for razor clam digging, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) just approved Mocrocks Beach will be open Saturday and Monday (May 15 and 17) only for digging during morning low tides. “People will find some nice digging, and many of […]

Rain soaked trout opener last weekend put a damper on effort, but success rates were decent and should leave thousands of fish to catch throughout spring, plus latest on chances of coastal razor clam digs

April 30, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The statewide opening day of trout fishing occurred this past weekend, and those who slept in or simply opted out due to the rainy and dreary weather should have plenty of time to wet a line in the months ahead. “The weather didn’t cooperate and effort was down a bit, but in […]

Salmon fishing seasons set for 2021-2022 and despite an ever dark cloud hanging over the process, there are some highlights worth getting excited about

April 16, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The slicing and dicing of the salmon seasons have turned into a difficult process in recent years as stakeholders vie for their piece of the pie, and this year’s two-month undertaking showed just how hard it has become with ever dwindling salmon returns or issues related to recovery. Despite a lack of […]

Spot shrimp season begins May 19 in most Puget Sound areas and populations look relatively stable, plus the possibility of digging into coastal razor clam beaches

April 9, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Do you consider yourself a planner? I must confess to being a detailed organizer especially when it comes to any type of fishing excursions, and now is the time to lock in your schedule for a spot shrimp season that gets underway on May 19. “We’ve been conducting our test fisheries and […]