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Washington salmon fishing seasons in 2024-2025 are similar to last season along with added time on the water in several areas for coho and sockeye
Bymarkyuasa April 12, 2024

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW SEATTLE – The Pacific Fishery Management Council week-long meeting wrapped up on Thursday, April 11, thus setting the tentative salmon fishing seasons and anglers should find statewide opportunities that’ll likely mirror last season. That long winding road in the two-month season-setting process known as North of Falcon, is a term…

Read More Washington salmon fishing seasons in 2024-2025 are similar to last season along with added time on the water in several areas for coho and sockeye
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Here’s some holiday cheer to get excited about! If the stars align, spring and early summer Columbia River salmon returns could offer decent fishing in 2024
Bymarkyuasa December 11, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW What better way to celebrate the upcoming holidays than relishing some possible early good news for 2024 Columbia River salmon returns! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) this past week released the Columbia River spring and early summer salmon forecasts and indications continue to point toward plenty of…

Read More Here’s some holiday cheer to get excited about! If the stars align, spring and early summer Columbia River salmon returns could offer decent fishing in 2024
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Millions of pink salmon returning, and fishing success is excellent in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Bymarkyuasa August 14, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW We’ve turned the corner on summer and are now heading into one of the most bustling and exciting times for salmon anglers. Salmon fishing options in August are highlighted by the robust pink salmon catches happening right now with hot action around Puget Sound for a robust predicted return of…

Read More Millions of pink salmon returning, and fishing success is excellent in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca
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Choices abound for kings and/or coho salmon in the weeks ahead as summer fishing shifts into high gear
Bymarkyuasa June 15, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The first official day of summer is a little more than a week away and some locations have produced some decent early action with more looming on the near horizon that includes the much-anticipated summer coastal salmon fishery. A few marine areas that were generating some fair to good fishing…

Read More Choices abound for kings and/or coho salmon in the weeks ahead as summer fishing shifts into high gear
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Washington salmon seasons set will be fairly like 2022, and nearly 4.0-million pink salmon will provide an added salmon species to catch this summer
Bymarkyuasa April 7, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Anglers will be able to look forward to fishing opportunities that’ll likely mirror last season, plus a forecasted robust return of nearly 4.0 million pink salmon heading to Puget Sound, and a stable Chinook and coho forecasts will boost ocean fisheries too. The process in developing Puget Sound salmon seasons…

Read More Washington salmon seasons set will be fairly like 2022, and nearly 4.0-million pink salmon will provide an added salmon species to catch this summer
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More promising news as the Columbia River fall Chinook forecast appears better than 2022
Bymarkyuasa February 23, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW More Columbia River salmon forecasts are coming out ahead of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) public salmon forecast meeting on March 3 in Lacey. The latest are the Columbia River fall Chinook forecasts that appear better on paper compared to 2022 and other early indications the overall…

Read More More promising news as the Columbia River fall Chinook forecast appears better than 2022
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Coho forecast known as the Oregon Production Index, and other salmon news could be a beacon of light for anglers in 2023
Bymarkyuasa February 15, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The days are finally getting longer, flowers are starting to poke out of the soil (snow in recent days), allergies are looming, and with that comes a time when many anglers begin looking at expectations for Washington salmon returns this spring, summer, and fall. So far, word has been swirling…

Read More Coho forecast known as the Oregon Production Index, and other salmon news could be a beacon of light for anglers in 2023
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Early salmon forecasts for the Columbia River reveal a brighter outlook in 2023
Bymarkyuasa December 16, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Here’s an early gift that’ll surely bring joy to many salmon anglers holiday wish list! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) this past week released their Columbia River spring Chinook salmon forecast and early indications point toward a blissful fishing opportunity. A total of 307,800 wild and hatchery…

Read More Early salmon forecasts for the Columbia River reveal a brighter outlook in 2023
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Squid jigging around Puget Sound finally picks up for pier and boat anglers plus several other worthwhile fishing adventures
Bymarkyuasa December 8, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa Squid jigging is mainly a night-time affair around Puget Sound and much of this season has been a head scratcher for pier anglers although action ramped up this week and those in boats continue to find better catches mainly in Elliott Bay and a few surrounding areas. “Squid fishing has picked…

Read More Squid jigging around Puget Sound finally picks up for pier and boat anglers plus several other worthwhile fishing adventures
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Skip the autumn chores and head out for the Marine Area 11 winter Chinook salmon fishery beginning Nov. 1 along with plenty other fisheries on tap right now
Bymarkyuasa October 28, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The list of fishing opportunities continues to expand as we head into November and topping the list is winter Chinook salmon, many west side rivers reopening for fishing along with more possible coastal razor clam digs! In south-central Puget Sound (Marine Area 11) covering all fishing grounds from the north…

Read More Skip the autumn chores and head out for the Marine Area 11 winter Chinook salmon fishery beginning Nov. 1 along with plenty other fisheries on tap right now