Crab and Shrimp

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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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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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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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Ice. Less.
ByTom September 18, 2020

As outdoors folks we go out, harvest it and bring it back… It’s what we do. We do it because we love our fishing, hunting and gathering. We also do it because the food we bring home is the healthiest and most flavorful food on the planet. However, it only maintains those qualities if you…

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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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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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Summer Dungeness crab season gets the green light for crabbing enthusiasts to set pots in some Puget Sound areas as soon as July 2
Bymarkyuasa June 25, 2020

By Mark Yuasa There is no reason to feel crabby about this news! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today the Puget Sound Dungeness crab fishery will begin next month in many marine areas including south-central Puget Sound which has been closed since 2018. The Dungeness crab season opens July 2 through Sept….

Read More Summer Dungeness crab season gets the green light for crabbing enthusiasts to set pots in some Puget Sound areas as soon as July 2