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Buoy 10 at Lower Columbia becomes the focal point for salmon anglers starting Aug. 1, plus many local fishing opportunities coming online
Bymarkyuasa July 26, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The adrenaline rush for many anglers happens in August when a bountiful run of fall chinook and coho begin to arrive in the Columbia River. The centerpiece on the “Big-C” is around Buoy 10 – a 20-mile fishing area where the river’s brackish water meets the briny Pacific Ocean – and is…

Read More Buoy 10 at Lower Columbia becomes the focal point for salmon anglers starting Aug. 1, plus many local fishing opportunities coming online
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UPDATE: Upper Columbia River sockeye fishery remains open through Sunday and action remains decent especially in mornings
Bymarkyuasa July 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to keep the entire Upper Columbia River open for sockeye fishing through this Sunday (July 18). Despite the impending closure the chinook fishery on Columbia River mainstem from Hanford Reach upstream to Brewster will remain open through Aug. 15, and regulations will switch…

Read More UPDATE: Upper Columbia River sockeye fishery remains open through Sunday and action remains decent especially in mornings
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Plenty of great choices to devour on the summer fishing menu especially for chinook and coho from the coast clear into Puget Sound as well as some freshwater opportunities
Bymarkyuasa June 25, 2021

By Mark Yuasa My interpretation about summer salmon fishing opportunities right now is very similar to a Las Vegas buffet where there are so many choices and not enough room to eat them all up! But in those hard to make decisions about what to consume in the weeks ahead, there are some great caveats…

Read More Plenty of great choices to devour on the summer fishing menu especially for chinook and coho from the coast clear into Puget Sound as well as some freshwater opportunities
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Many summer Dungeness crab fisheries begin July 1, plus a full slate of other fishing opportunities are happening right now
Bymarkyuasa June 10, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s time to get over feeling crabby as pursuing Dungeness crab is just on the summer-time horizon! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the recreational Puget Sound Dungeness crab that will begin July 1 in many marine areas, which is one of the most highly popular fishing activities for…

Read More Many summer Dungeness crab fisheries begin July 1, plus a full slate of other fishing opportunities are happening right now
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Get a jump start during Memorial Day weekend with a bounty of fishing and shellfish gathering choices that should carry-on well into the weeks ahead
Bymarkyuasa May 28, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The Memorial Day weekend is often referred as the kickoff to summer fishing fun, and with all the opportunities blossoming in the days ahead, there’s no need to wait until summer solstice or the Fourth of July. For salmon anglers, the excitement season begins today through Monday (May 28-31) when the Tulalip…

Read More Get a jump start during Memorial Day weekend with a bounty of fishing and shellfish gathering choices that should carry-on well into the weeks ahead
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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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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