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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
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UPDATED: Columbia River spring chinook fishing dates set by state fishery managers today, and includes a 35-day lower mainstem season beginning this Monday
Bymarkyuasa February 23, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Spring is less than a month away and anglers received official word during a joint state, federal and tribal fishery managers meeting today on Columbia River spring chinook fisheries that are set to begin this coming Monday (March 1). The forecast calls for 143,200 spring chinook – compared to 135,800 forecast in…

Read More UPDATED: Columbia River spring chinook fishing dates set by state fishery managers today, and includes a 35-day lower mainstem season beginning this Monday
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Approved spring halibut fishing dates are the cure for winter blues, plus optimistic changes ahead for coastal bottomfishing season
Bymarkyuasa February 15, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There’s nothing better than the smell of spring in the air especially after our recent “snowmageddon” and while it’s vital to keep close tabs on the upcoming salmon season process, it’s also a time to cure cabin fever by making plans to pursue halibut, lingcod and other bottomfish species in the months…

Read More Approved spring halibut fishing dates are the cure for winter blues, plus optimistic changes ahead for coastal bottomfishing season
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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