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Upcoming coastal razor clam digs could be in limbo after marine toxins spiked along southern beaches, but plenty of other fall fishing options on tap
Bymarkyuasa October 26, 2020

By Mark Yuasa Coastal razor clam lovers got some jarring news this past week. Looking at one of the most robust seasons in recent memory, it appears diggers may have to put immediate plans on the back burner after the Department of Health (DOH) and Washington Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) saw a surge in a…

Read More Upcoming coastal razor clam digs could be in limbo after marine toxins spiked along southern beaches, but plenty of other fall fishing options on tap
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Autumn trout fishing options aplenty and there’s still time to catch a prize-winning fish through end of this month; plus more possible razor clam digs and fishing options on horizon
Bymarkyuasa October 12, 2020

By Mark Yuasa It’s that juncture of the year to grab a jar of dough bait, container of worms, a lure or spoon, and head to your favorite statewide lake. “A lot of the lakes are still open for trout fishing through Oct. 31, and autumn is a great time to go out to catch…

Read More Autumn trout fishing options aplenty and there’s still time to catch a prize-winning fish through end of this month; plus more possible razor clam digs and fishing options on horizon
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Coastal razor clam season opener produced stellar results for diggers, and Hanford Reach fall king fishing is best bet as big run nears peak time period
Bymarkyuasa September 28, 2020

By Mark Yuasa Those who ventured to coastal beaches for the first seven days of the 2020-2021 razor clam season had no need to “clam up” with limits across the board. “It was a very successful opener (Sept. 16-22) and people pretty much had limits on all the beaches,” said Dan Ayres, the head Washington…

Read More Coastal razor clam season opener produced stellar results for diggers, and Hanford Reach fall king fishing is best bet as big run nears peak time period
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Dig this great news! Coastal razor clam digs begin Wednesday to Saturday in what is expected to be an excellent 2020-2021 season
Bymarkyuasa September 14, 2020

By Mark Yuasa Coastal razor clam enthusiasts will dig this uplifting news! WDFW today approved the initial 39 digging dates for the 2020-2021 razor clam season that begins this Wednesday (Sept. 14) through Saturday (Sept. 19) during morning low tides. Digging will be open Wednesday (minus-1.0 feet at 6:17 a.m.) at Long Beach, Twin Harbors…

Read More Dig this great news! Coastal razor clam digs begin Wednesday to Saturday in what is expected to be an excellent 2020-2021 season
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Largest chinook return in lower 48 states on the Upper Columbia River at Hanford Reach waxes expectation, plus word on possible autumn/winter crab and razor clam opportunities
Bymarkyuasa September 14, 2020

By Mark Yuasa The Columbia River revealed plenty of nice surprises this summer and there’s another place that’ll capture the hearts of those looking at a “final chance” for big fall chinook. One of my favorite times of year is now through mid-October to trek east of the Cascades to the Columbia in the Hanford…

Read More Largest chinook return in lower 48 states on the Upper Columbia River at Hanford Reach waxes expectation, plus word on possible autumn/winter crab and razor clam opportunities
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State fisheries summer assessments reveal a historical high number of razor clams on coastal beaches with a possible early start to the autumn and winter digging season
Bymarkyuasa August 31, 2020

By Mark Yuasa It appears the coastal razor clam “shellabration” could get a jump start in the not too distant future, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) just completed summer assessments noting populations have soared to historical proportions. “It’s going to be a spectacular year of digging and the razor clam population…

Read More State fisheries summer assessments reveal a historical high number of razor clams on coastal beaches with a possible early start to the autumn and winter digging season
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Late-summer salmon fishing options heating up at places like Buoy 10 plus many others fish species on the bite
Bymarkyuasa August 17, 2020

By Mark Yuasa Chinook salmon runs are peaking in many places and it all boils down to knowing that when mid-August rolls around, time is working against us. While that’s the case there are options from the Columbia River to Willapa Bay and Westport and clear into southern Puget Sound. “It’s tougher than I thought…

Read More Late-summer salmon fishing options heating up at places like Buoy 10 plus many others fish species on the bite
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Late-summer salmon fishing options continue to blossom all across the Pacific Northwest and success remains decent in some places
Bymarkyuasa August 3, 2020

By Mark Yuasa This is my favorite and most busy time of the year to wet a line with a multitude of salmon species spread throughout the Columbia River, the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca clear into Puget Sound and other fishing holes around the Pacific Northwest. Many are making plans to hit the…

Read More Late-summer salmon fishing options continue to blossom all across the Pacific Northwest and success remains decent in some places
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Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery and boost on Upper Columbia sockeye daily catch limit begins this Monday, plus updates on local halibut and chinook fisheries
Bymarkyuasa July 29, 2020

By Mark Yuasa The sockeye run heading up the Columbia River is waxing expectations, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has decided to open Lake Wenatchee and liberalized the Upper Columbia mainstem sockeye daily limit beginning this Monday (Aug. 3). “We’re expecting a good sockeye return of 35,000 to 40,000 (39,400 is…

Read More Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery and boost on Upper Columbia sockeye daily catch limit begins this Monday, plus updates on local halibut and chinook fisheries
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Upper Columbia River top spot for summer chinook and sockeye, plus 710 ESPN Outdoor Line radio host Joey Pyburn offers insight on Puget Sound chinook season
Bymarkyuasa July 20, 2020

By Mark Yuasa The fishing adrenaline rush hits me around this time every summer and right now opportunities are exploding all across the state. Let’s start along the Upper Columbia River at a fishery known as Chelan Falls where summer chinook action has been going strong as fish continue to climb the 12-plus fish ladders…

Read More Upper Columbia River top spot for summer chinook and sockeye, plus 710 ESPN Outdoor Line radio host Joey Pyburn offers insight on Puget Sound chinook season