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Oregon Production Index “OPI” coho forecast of more than 1.73 million is largest prediction in more than five years, and could generate more liberal summer fishing seasons
Bymarkyuasa February 11, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Word has been swirling like a hard rip current through the PNW salmon fishing chat lines that a very strong coho return was expected to arrive off the coast in 2021, and the Columbia River recreational advisor group received confirmation on Wednesday that brighter days could be on the summer horizon. The…

Read More Oregon Production Index “OPI” coho forecast of more than 1.73 million is largest prediction in more than five years, and could generate more liberal summer fishing seasons
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Salmon sport-fishing outlook for 2021 could resemble 2020 with improvements as well as ongoing struggles, plus get ready to gear up for summer pink salmon
Bymarkyuasa February 1, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s hard to believe the calendar has already rolled into the second month of 2021! But, before saying goodbye to 2020, it’s a tradition of mine to look back at how salmon fisheries fared before dusting off the crystal ball to see what’s in store for the upcoming season. While it was…

Read More Salmon sport-fishing outlook for 2021 could resemble 2020 with improvements as well as ongoing struggles, plus get ready to gear up for summer pink salmon
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Columbia River smelt have already arrived and fingers are crossed the run-size will be large enough to host a dip-net fishery in the Cowlitz River
Bymarkyuasa January 22, 2021

By Mark Yuasa If you follow the Pacific Northwest fishing scene like I do, then you know that this time of the year – while lean on actual on-water fishing – represents a lot of newsworthy information on many fronts. Earlier today (Jan. 22), the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released their winter…

Read More Columbia River smelt have already arrived and fingers are crossed the run-size will be large enough to host a dip-net fishery in the Cowlitz River
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Could hope of reopening coastal razor clam beaches be on the distant horizon? In the meantime anglers can head east of the Cascades for big trout and kokanee
Bymarkyuasa January 18, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The road back to digging coastal razor clams remains an uphill battle, but there is some positivity brewing, according to a fisheries manager who really has his finger on the pulse of razor clam news. “We’ve found no issues of marine toxins in the water so that’s a bit of good news,”…

Read More Could hope of reopening coastal razor clam beaches be on the distant horizon? In the meantime anglers can head east of the Cascades for big trout and kokanee
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Winter chinook fishery in central Puget Sound opened New Year’s Day to slow action and stormy weather puts halt to weekend fishing
Bymarkyuasa January 4, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Another year in the rearview mirror with another in front of us. It’s Day 4 of the New Year with 361 more days ahead. Time moves fast (and maybe it’s just my age) but before we hit the throttle on 2021, let’s take a quick look back. From an angler’s perspective how…

Read More Winter chinook fishery in central Puget Sound opened New Year’s Day to slow action and stormy weather puts halt to weekend fishing
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Some Columbia River preliminary 2021 salmon forecasts could be a bit of positive news anglers need during these turbulent times
Bymarkyuasa December 21, 2020

By Mark Yuasa Are you getting tired of all the bad news? I’m totally worn out from the pandemic, joblessness, economic crisis, presidential election turmoil, fake news, protests, what’s really left or right and the statewide fishing ban this past spring. Despite all the commotion, I’m feeling good about surviving the madness that 2020 threw…

Read More Some Columbia River preliminary 2021 salmon forecasts could be a bit of positive news anglers need during these turbulent times
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Put aside the holiday “to do” list and get outside to enjoy boundless early-winter opportunities for Dungeness crab, squid and trout just to name a few
Bymarkyuasa December 7, 2020

By Mark Yuasa December already? Wow, where did time go? It seems like the tires on life are spinning fast and with the Christmas just a few weeks away, I’m barely hanging on by a thread. But, before I plunge into the holiday abyss, the good news is there’s options happening around the Pacific Northwest…

Read More Put aside the holiday “to do” list and get outside to enjoy boundless early-winter opportunities for Dungeness crab, squid and trout just to name a few
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Chum returns in Puget Sound and Hood Canal not living up to expectations for the moment, and coastal razor clam digs possibly on hold until sometime in 2021
Bymarkyuasa November 23, 2020

By Mark Yuasa Normally this is a moment in time when chum salmon anglers are in the heat of the action around southern Puget Sound and Hood Canal, but this season has been a washout. Since earlier this month, popular chum areas like the Hoodsport Hatchery fishing zone in Hood Canal closed to all fishing…

Read More Chum returns in Puget Sound and Hood Canal not living up to expectations for the moment, and coastal razor clam digs possibly on hold until sometime in 2021
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Halibut anglers can start penciling in 2021 fishing dates, and squid jigging remains off-the-charts good throughout Puget Sound
Bymarkyuasa November 9, 2020

By Mark Yuasa While we’re still more than six months away from pursuing halibut it is nice to know anglers can bank on planning trips, and those who just can’t wait for something to do be sure to hit your favorite Puget Sound pier for excellent squid jigging. Halibut fisheries have become more stable thanks…

Read More Halibut anglers can start penciling in 2021 fishing dates, and squid jigging remains off-the-charts good throughout Puget Sound
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Remainder of the coastal razor clam digging season in doubt as marine toxin levels skyrocket to all-time highs, and places like Twin Harbors could remain closed through spring of 2021
Bymarkyuasa November 4, 2020

By Mark Yuasa The coastal razor clam season is now in doubt through December and possibly clear into the spring of 2021, after the latest marine toxin testing levels skyrocketed to levels not seen in a longtime. “This is really tough news especially since we started off with such a great season of digging,” said…

Read More Remainder of the coastal razor clam digging season in doubt as marine toxin levels skyrocket to all-time highs, and places like Twin Harbors could remain closed through spring of 2021