Destinations – Page 4 – The Outdoor Line

Dig this exciting news flash! Liberal 62 days of autumn and winter coastal razor clam digs tentatively set, and are dependent on additional marine toxin testing. Added bonus is a 20-clam daily limit up from normal 15-clams!

August 27, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Time to mark coastal razor clam digging dates on the “to do” calendar! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today (Aug. 27) a copious amount of tentative digging dates beginning Sept. 17 through New Year’s Eve. “Those first low tides will occur in the very early morning hours when […]

Time to wet a line as late-summer fishing options are peaking for both marine and freshwater fish species

August 23, 2021

By Mark Yuasa We’ve turned the corner on summer and are now heading into one of the busiest times for Pacific Northwest anglers although many agree the clock is working against them as fall chores or back to school duties become the priorities. In no certain order, anglers can still point their rods toward many […]

Coastal razor clam summer assessments completed and show a record number of clams on most beaches with digging beginning as soon as mid-September

August 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Coastal razor clam enthusiasts will dig this uplifting news! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) just wrapped up their summer assessments, which revealed a record number of clams on some beaches, and are deciding on what could be a very liberal recreational digging season beginning in mid-September. “Our summer assessments […]

The “old school” fishing style of mooching – not from your kids piggy bank – sees a successful revival for kings aboard the SeaBeast

August 6, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The mere mention of “mooching” comes up in jokes numerous times with me especially on a boat surrounded by high-tech downriggers since it’s my preferred “old school” way to fish. Like a silly scene from Bill Murray’s 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” the topic has been mentioned numerous times as why I’d fish […]

Time to break out the red hooks as the highly popular late-summer Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery opens this Wednesday

August 2, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Start getting the sockeye rigs in order and be ready for long lines at the Wenatchee State Park boat launch! The sockeye run into Lake Wenatchee has waxed expectations, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will open a conservative fishing season beginning this Wednesday (Aug. 4) with a lower […]

Buoy 10 at Lower Columbia becomes the focal point for salmon anglers starting Aug. 1, plus many local fishing opportunities coming online

July 26, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The adrenaline rush for many anglers happens in August when a bountiful run of fall chinook and coho begin to arrive in the Columbia River. The centerpiece on the “Big-C” is around Buoy 10 – a 20-mile fishing area where the river’s brackish water meets the briny Pacific Ocean – and is […]

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) […]

Wenatchee Area Salmon Fishing is Back!

July 8, 2021

Summertime Means Central Washington Salmon Fishing by Jason Brooks Summer is heating up and as July keeps rolling along the Chinook and Sockeye keep climbing the fish ladders at the dams along the Columbia River. That is until they hit rushing waters being let out of the dams as well as the cold water being […]