Halibut Fishing

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Halibut sport fisheries were a success this past spring and summer, and the future along the coast and inner-marine waterways also hold a beacon of hope
Bymarkyuasa October 25, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Many autumn on-water activities have hit the pause button due to the stormy weather this week, and now is the time to catch up by reviewing and looking ahead at halibut fisheries. According to a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) summary it appears the halibut season was fair to good…

Read More Halibut sport fisheries were a success this past spring and summer, and the future along the coast and inner-marine waterways also hold a beacon of hope
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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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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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Nelly’s ‘but or “Manaroni”
ByTom May 6, 2021

Ever since we started talking about baked halibut, we’ve been inundated with requests for the recipe, cooking tips, better details and well, you name it! So, ok…. Here goes! First, a little background to the origination of this recipe: Way back in the ’80’s when I worked for the University of Washington Fisheries Research Institute…

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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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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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Halibut anglers can start penciling in 2021 fishing dates, and squid jigging remains off-the-charts good throughout Puget Sound
Bymarkyuasa November 9, 2020

By Mark Yuasa While we’re still more than six months away from pursuing halibut it is nice to know anglers can bank on planning trips, and those who just can’t wait for something to do be sure to hit your favorite Puget Sound pier for excellent squid jigging. Halibut fisheries have become more stable thanks…

Read More Halibut anglers can start penciling in 2021 fishing dates, and squid jigging remains off-the-charts good throughout Puget Sound
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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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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