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Dig this! First coastal razor clam digs approved to begin this Friday and the outlook should be excellent
Bymarkyuasa September 14, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s almost time to dig into what should be a grand coastal razor clam season! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) gave final approval for the initial series of digs from Friday (Sept. 17) through Saturday (Sept. 25) at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches only. The first…

Read More Dig this! First coastal razor clam digs approved to begin this Friday and the outlook should be excellent
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Columbia River coho run is largest since Bonneville Dam was built in 1938, and highly anticipated coastal razor clam dig approval to be announced very soon
Bymarkyuasa September 10, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There’s a buzz in the air, and we’re not talking about the first day of autumn. As we speak numerous options are blooming right before our eyes ranging from excellent fall chinook and coho returns to the Columbia River to the much highly anticipated opening next week of the coastal razor clam…

Read More Columbia River coho run is largest since Bonneville Dam was built in 1938, and highly anticipated coastal razor clam dig approval to be announced very soon
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Dig this exciting news flash! Liberal 62 days of autumn and winter coastal razor clam digs tentatively set, and are dependent on additional marine toxin testing. Added bonus is a 20-clam daily limit up from normal 15-clams!
Bymarkyuasa August 27, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Time to mark coastal razor clam digging dates on the “to do” calendar! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today (Aug. 27) a copious amount of tentative digging dates beginning Sept. 17 through New Year’s Eve. “Those first low tides will occur in the very early morning hours when…

Read More Dig this exciting news flash! Liberal 62 days of autumn and winter coastal razor clam digs tentatively set, and are dependent on additional marine toxin testing. Added bonus is a 20-clam daily limit up from normal 15-clams!
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Time to wet a line as late-summer fishing options are peaking for both marine and freshwater fish species
Bymarkyuasa August 23, 2021

By Mark Yuasa We’ve turned the corner on summer and are now heading into one of the busiest times for Pacific Northwest anglers although many agree the clock is working against them as fall chores or back to school duties become the priorities. In no certain order, anglers can still point their rods toward many…

Read More Time to wet a line as late-summer fishing options are peaking for both marine and freshwater fish species
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Coastal razor clam summer assessments completed and show a record number of clams on most beaches with digging beginning as soon as mid-September
Bymarkyuasa August 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Coastal razor clam enthusiasts will dig this uplifting news! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) just wrapped up their summer assessments, which revealed a record number of clams on some beaches, and are deciding on what could be a very liberal recreational digging season beginning in mid-September. “Our summer assessments…

Read More Coastal razor clam summer assessments completed and show a record number of clams on most beaches with digging beginning as soon as mid-September
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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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It’s finally time to dig in! Mocrocks Beach on the northern coast will open this Saturday for the first razor clam dig since last October
Bymarkyuasa May 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Dig this news! After a six-month-plus closure of the entire coast for razor clam digging, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) just approved Mocrocks Beach will be open Saturday and Monday (May 15 and 17) only for digging during morning low tides. “People will find some nice digging, and many of…

Read More It’s finally time to dig in! Mocrocks Beach on the northern coast will open this Saturday for the first razor clam dig since last October
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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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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