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Oodles of razor clams sprawled out along four coastal beaches with more digs planned after the New Year, plus scores of fishing choices to be had during the holidays
Bymarkyuasa November 26, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There are so many ways to “opt out” of the post-Thanksgiving madness by catching trout, chinook, Dungeness crab and squid, but first and foremost let’s take a look at the on-going spectacular coastal razor clam digging season. A liberal 67 days of digging began on Sept. 17 and continues through Dec. 31…

Read More Oodles of razor clams sprawled out along four coastal beaches with more digs planned after the New Year, plus scores of fishing choices to be had during the holidays
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Enjoy a wide-range of fishing opportunities in the days ahead and during the Thanksgiving holiday for salmon, trout, squid razor clams and Dungeness crab
Bymarkyuasa November 12, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There’s plenty of fishing choices heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from chasing salmon to digging clams or jigging for squid, but topping the list is the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) “Black Friday” trout fishing extravaganza. But before we get into the near horizon options those who can’t wait…

Read More Enjoy a wide-range of fishing opportunities in the days ahead and during the Thanksgiving holiday for salmon, trout, squid razor clams and Dungeness crab
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Halibut sport fisheries were a success this past spring and summer, and the future along the coast and inner-marine waterways also hold a beacon of hope
Bymarkyuasa October 25, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Many autumn on-water activities have hit the pause button due to the stormy weather this week, and now is the time to catch up by reviewing and looking ahead at halibut fisheries. According to a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) summary it appears the halibut season was fair to good…

Read More Halibut sport fisheries were a success this past spring and summer, and the future along the coast and inner-marine waterways also hold a beacon of hope
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Puget Sound squid jigging sputters out of the starting gate, but a great deal of other autumn fishing and razor clam digging options to be had
Bymarkyuasa October 8, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Usually by now the piers around Puget Sound are lit up at night with anglers doing the jig and many have been asking what’s up, but up to this point they’ve been pretty much a no show. “I was out (Monday) probing around (and) interesting that it’s been pretty quiet along our…

Read More Puget Sound squid jigging sputters out of the starting gate, but a great deal of other autumn fishing and razor clam digging options to be had
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Lots of early autumn trout fishing options happening statewide, plus catch a tagged trout and win a prize!
Bymarkyuasa September 24, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s really starting to feel like autumn outside as the leaves are turning colors, temperatures are cooling down, and trout are starting to become more active in statewide lakes. “We’ve still got a lot of fish swimming around in lakes that we planted on opening day (in late April), and there’s a…

Read More Lots of early autumn trout fishing options happening statewide, plus catch a tagged trout and win a prize!
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Dig this! First coastal razor clam digs approved to begin this Friday and the outlook should be excellent
Bymarkyuasa September 14, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s almost time to dig into what should be a grand coastal razor clam season! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) gave final approval for the initial series of digs from Friday (Sept. 17) through Saturday (Sept. 25) at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches only. The first…

Read More Dig this! First coastal razor clam digs approved to begin this Friday and the outlook should be excellent
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Columbia River coho run is largest since Bonneville Dam was built in 1938, and highly anticipated coastal razor clam dig approval to be announced very soon
Bymarkyuasa September 10, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There’s a buzz in the air, and we’re not talking about the first day of autumn. As we speak numerous options are blooming right before our eyes ranging from excellent fall chinook and coho returns to the Columbia River to the much highly anticipated opening next week of the coastal razor clam…

Read More Columbia River coho run is largest since Bonneville Dam was built in 1938, and highly anticipated coastal razor clam dig approval to be announced very soon
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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!
Bymarkyuasa 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…

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

Read More Time to wet a line as late-summer fishing options are peaking for both marine and freshwater fish species
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Coastal razor clam summer assessments completed and show a record number of clams on most beaches with digging beginning as soon as mid-September
Bymarkyuasa 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…

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