Just got word that the northern coast off Neah Bay (Marine Catch Area 4) will reopen for fishing on June 20 just in time for the chinook fishing season that begins June 20-28 off the entire coast from Neah south to Ilwaco. The Makah Reservation including the marinas and all services remains closed to visitors. […]
By Mark Yuasa The excitement of pulling in a pot loaded with giant spot shrimp is unlike any other on-water marine fishing activity, and anglers can finally pencil in May 28 and/or June 11 as the opening dates. “We felt the start dates (both on a Thursday) were safer to schedule than a weekend opener […]
Finally, some good news on halibut! An anticipated Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) news release is expected to come out this afternoon that announces the halibut fishery in the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Sekiu to Port Angeles, San Juan Islands and some parts of Puget Sound will open this Wednesday (May […]
By Mark Yuasa In a little more than two weeks, anglers will have additional salmon fishing prospects to jump on around Puget Sound and in the meantime excitement is building for the Columbia River shad run that should be ramping up in the coming days. The front end of what should be a long line […]
When life was normal thousands of anglers would be making plans to hit hundreds of lakes this weekend for one of the biggest fishing events of the spring, better known as “opening day” of the statewide trout season. However, due to the COVID-19 “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order all fishing is closed until May 4 […]
We are living in a tumultuous moment related to COVID-19 with a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order in place. This has led to an unprecedented temporary closure of all statewide fishing opportunities and created challenges in the ongoing salmon fishing season setting process. In the chronicles of Washington sport fishing history nothing of this magnitude […]
We are living life in a moment where change seems to happen by the minute and this newly implemented ruling will turn the statewide sport fishing world upside down for the time being. It was just a few weeks ago when many anglers were making spring fishing plans for a last chance winter chinook or […]
Proper Fish Care by Jason Brooks After years of fishing all over the Northwest, from local ponds to remote fly-in camps, I have learned that you must take care of your fish the proper way to be able to enjoy it for months afterwards. Bleeding the fish by cutting the gills is just the first step […]
The sport halibut seasons in Washington’s marine areas have seen a more stabilized fishery in recent years, and flattie fish chasers can now start making plans for the 2020 spring season. Preliminary sport-fishing dates were recently proposed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) at a Nov. […]
Let’s Go Bottom Fishing! By Jason Brooks With upcoming halibut day’s ahead, it is time to go out and get some white fleshed meat for the freezer before the salmon arrive! In the next few weeks there are a few select days to catch halibut but other bottom fish that are just as tasty are […]
