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Salmon fishing seasons set and will likely provide some good times depending on the marine area this summer and fall
Bymarkyuasa April 15, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa The salmon seasons set for 2022-2023 should provide some opportunities worth getting excited about this summer and fall as the Pacific Fishery Management Council wrapped up their joint meeting this past week with state, tribal and federal fishery managers. The process in developing Puget Sound salmon seasons continues to be a…

Read More Salmon fishing seasons set and will likely provide some good times depending on the marine area this summer and fall
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Spot shrimp seasons set for most areas of Puget Sound and populations continue to remain relatively stable
Bymarkyuasa April 13, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa The spot shrimp fishery in Puget Sound is a highly important occasion in spring, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced that those who enjoy pursuing them can make plans for a May 25 opener in most areas of Puget Sound. “The selected dates reflect a conscious effort…

Read More Spot shrimp seasons set for most areas of Puget Sound and populations continue to remain relatively stable
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Springtime outdoor options growing across the state from clam and oyster gathering to an ever expanding list of fishing choices
Bymarkyuasa April 1, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Get ready for plenty of excitement in the days ahead whether you enjoy gathering a batch of shellfish from beaches or pursuing halibut, salmon, and trout. First off, Puget Sound and Hood Canal will soon see the “big drain” with extreme daytime low tides exposing plenty of beach fronts providing…

Read More Springtime outdoor options growing across the state from clam and oyster gathering to an ever expanding list of fishing choices
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Preliminary inner-marine salmon fishery proposals revealed but the marathon season-setting process is a long way from the finish line; ocean fisheries likely to see improvements
Bymarkyuasa March 17, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The next stage of setting salmon fishing seasons began this week as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) unveiled the initial possibilities for the 2022-2023 inner-marine areas along with three ocean fishery alternatives. While this is just the first lap around this marathon process, WDFW fishery managers unveiled…

Read More Preliminary inner-marine salmon fishery proposals revealed but the marathon season-setting process is a long way from the finish line; ocean fisheries likely to see improvements
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Salmon forecast meeting reveals a mixed bag abundance of Chinook and coho as the fishing season setting process gets underway
Bymarkyuasa March 4, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The marathon process of setting statewide salmon fishing seasons began today (March 4) as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) unveiled the 2022 preliminary salmon forecasts. While we’re just at the starting line, what has already come to light is the possibility of several Chinook and coho stocks…

Read More Salmon forecast meeting reveals a mixed bag abundance of Chinook and coho as the fishing season setting process gets underway
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Columbia River spring Chinook fisheries announced with slightly improved projections, plus options to catch a salmon or dig up oodles of razor clams on coastal beaches
Bymarkyuasa February 23, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Many have proclaimed winter is officially in the rearview mirror, despite this week’s snow flurries and freezing temperatures. After all the days are finally getting longer, flowers and trees are starting to bud, watery eyes and sneezing is blooming along with the pollen, and the official first day of spring…

Read More Columbia River spring Chinook fisheries announced with slightly improved projections, plus options to catch a salmon or dig up oodles of razor clams on coastal beaches
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Columbia River spring Chinook returns look better in 2022, and sport fisheries will be announced later this month
Bymarkyuasa February 4, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The first day of spring is only six weeks away and many anglers are anticipating with great eagerness the return of Columbia River spring Chinook. Back in December, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released a “crystal ball” forecast of 197,000 spring Chinook (compared to 143,200 forecast and…

Read More Columbia River spring Chinook returns look better in 2022, and sport fisheries will be announced later this month
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Escape winter doldrums by heading to the coast for razor clams or east of the Cascades for big rainbow trout as well as other fun fisheries in between
Bymarkyuasa January 14, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Don’t let the wintery weather stop you from getting out and wetting a line as a wide range of fishing activities are happening right now that are well worth the effort of layering up in some warm clothes. This includes gathering a nice batch of razor clams off the coast,…

Read More Escape winter doldrums by heading to the coast for razor clams or east of the Cascades for big rainbow trout as well as other fun fisheries in between
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Here’s some positive news to spice up your holiday! Early Columbia River salmon forecasts show signs of improvement in 2022, plus a pilot run of smelt already seen in the Cowlitz River
Bymarkyuasa December 24, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Early Columbia River salmon forecasts came to light recently, and it appears were finally out of the woods and in for more happier times heading into the New Year. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) unveiled their “crystal ball” of 2022 Columbia River salmon forecasts, which disclosed a positive outlook…

Read More Here’s some positive news to spice up your holiday! Early Columbia River salmon forecasts show signs of improvement in 2022, plus a pilot run of smelt already seen in the Cowlitz River
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Add some holiday cheer by digging a batch of razor clams or wetting a line for trout, squid and eventually salmon for the New Year
Bymarkyuasa December 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The future looks merry and bright whether you find yourself yearning to dig a batch of razor clams along the coast for the holiday dinner table or ringing in the New Year by catching a winter chinook in central Puget Sound. First off let’s dig into this news by the Washington Department…

Read More Add some holiday cheer by digging a batch of razor clams or wetting a line for trout, squid and eventually salmon for the New Year