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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
Bymarkyuasa 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…

Read More 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
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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
Bymarkyuasa 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…

Read More 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
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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
Bymarkyuasa 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…

Read More 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
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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
Bymarkyuasa 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…

Read More 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
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Spot shrimp populations remain decent in most areas as seasons are now being crafted, and those looking for early spring fun should head to year-round lakes already planted with trout
Bymarkyuasa March 26, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s a great time to live in the PNW especially if you enjoy fishing! One of those spring-time rites of passage is the thrill of pulling in a pot loaded with giant prawn-size spot shrimp, and anglers can plan on a likely mid-May opening with specific dates being finalized and could come…

Read More Spot shrimp populations remain decent in most areas as seasons are now being crafted, and those looking for early spring fun should head to year-round lakes already planted with trout
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Three ocean summer sport salmon fishing options set today reflect much improved catch quotas over 2020 with final approval happening by mid-April
Bymarkyuasa March 11, 2021

By Mark Yuasa State, tribal and federal fishery managers developed three ocean sport salmon alternatives during the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) meetings that ended today (Thursday, March 11), and will likely lead to decent summer fishing although getting to the finish line could involve some “give and take” due to some poor coastal coho…

Read More Three ocean summer sport salmon fishing options set today reflect much improved catch quotas over 2020 with final approval happening by mid-April
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Sport smelt dip-netting opens Tuesday on the Cowlitz River and there’s already a good amount of fish present in Gerhart Gardens Park area
Bymarkyuasa February 26, 2021

Sport smelt dip-netters will get a chance to try their luck in a section of the Cowlitz River on Tuesday (March 2) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from the Highway 432 Bridge to the Al Helenberg Memorial boat launch located approximately 1,300 feet upstream from the Highway 411/A Street Bridge in Castle Rock. “The…

Read More Sport smelt dip-netting opens Tuesday on the Cowlitz River and there’s already a good amount of fish present in Gerhart Gardens Park area
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WDFW managers predict a whopping 2.9-million-plus Puget Sound pink salmon return that’ll have anglers blushing this summer, while other salmon forecasts are a mix of good, bad and downright ugly
Bymarkyuasa February 26, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s time to buckle up for a possible big salmon season in some areas! State fishery managers are unveiling the 2021 forecasts at a public meeting today (Feb. 26), and while there are big hurdles to overcome in establishing Puget Sound chinook seasons, it appears a boatload of pinks will arrive in…

Read More WDFW managers predict a whopping 2.9-million-plus Puget Sound pink salmon return that’ll have anglers blushing this summer, while other salmon forecasts are a mix of good, bad and downright ugly
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UPDATED: Columbia River spring chinook fishing dates set by state fishery managers today, and includes a 35-day lower mainstem season beginning this Monday
Bymarkyuasa February 23, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Spring is less than a month away and anglers received official word during a joint state, federal and tribal fishery managers meeting today on Columbia River spring chinook fisheries that are set to begin this coming Monday (March 1). The forecast calls for 143,200 spring chinook – compared to 135,800 forecast in…

Read More UPDATED: Columbia River spring chinook fishing dates set by state fishery managers today, and includes a 35-day lower mainstem season beginning this Monday
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Approved spring halibut fishing dates are the cure for winter blues, plus optimistic changes ahead for coastal bottomfishing season
Bymarkyuasa February 15, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There’s nothing better than the smell of spring in the air especially after our recent “snowmageddon” and while it’s vital to keep close tabs on the upcoming salmon season process, it’s also a time to cure cabin fever by making plans to pursue halibut, lingcod and other bottomfish species in the months…

Read More Approved spring halibut fishing dates are the cure for winter blues, plus optimistic changes ahead for coastal bottomfishing season