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Columbia River spring Chinook returns look better in 2022, and sport fisheries will be announced later this month
Bymarkyuasa February 4, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The first day of spring is only six weeks away and many anglers are anticipating with great eagerness the return of Columbia River spring Chinook. Back in December, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released a “crystal ball” forecast of 197,000 spring Chinook (compared to 143,200 forecast and…

Read More Columbia River spring Chinook returns look better in 2022, and sport fisheries will be announced later this month
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Escape winter doldrums by heading to the coast for razor clams or east of the Cascades for big rainbow trout as well as other fun fisheries in between
Bymarkyuasa January 14, 2022

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Don’t let the wintery weather stop you from getting out and wetting a line as a wide range of fishing activities are happening right now that are well worth the effort of layering up in some warm clothes. This includes gathering a nice batch of razor clams off the coast,…

Read More Escape winter doldrums by heading to the coast for razor clams or east of the Cascades for big rainbow trout as well as other fun fisheries in between
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Here’s some positive news to spice up your holiday! Early Columbia River salmon forecasts show signs of improvement in 2022, plus a pilot run of smelt already seen in the Cowlitz River
Bymarkyuasa December 24, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Early Columbia River salmon forecasts came to light recently, and it appears were finally out of the woods and in for more happier times heading into the New Year. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) unveiled their “crystal ball” of 2022 Columbia River salmon forecasts, which disclosed a positive outlook…

Read More Here’s some positive news to spice up your holiday! Early Columbia River salmon forecasts show signs of improvement in 2022, plus a pilot run of smelt already seen in the Cowlitz River
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Add some holiday cheer by digging a batch of razor clams or wetting a line for trout, squid and eventually salmon for the New Year
Bymarkyuasa December 13, 2021

By Mark Yuasa The future looks merry and bright whether you find yourself yearning to dig a batch of razor clams along the coast for the holiday dinner table or ringing in the New Year by catching a winter chinook in central Puget Sound. First off let’s dig into this news by the Washington Department…

Read More Add some holiday cheer by digging a batch of razor clams or wetting a line for trout, squid and eventually salmon for the New Year
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Oodles of razor clams sprawled out along four coastal beaches with more digs planned after the New Year, plus scores of fishing choices to be had during the holidays
Bymarkyuasa November 26, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There are so many ways to “opt out” of the post-Thanksgiving madness by catching trout, chinook, Dungeness crab and squid, but first and foremost let’s take a look at the on-going spectacular coastal razor clam digging season. A liberal 67 days of digging began on Sept. 17 and continues through Dec. 31…

Read More Oodles of razor clams sprawled out along four coastal beaches with more digs planned after the New Year, plus scores of fishing choices to be had during the holidays
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Enjoy a wide-range of fishing opportunities in the days ahead and during the Thanksgiving holiday for salmon, trout, squid razor clams and Dungeness crab
Bymarkyuasa November 12, 2021

By Mark Yuasa There’s plenty of fishing choices heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from chasing salmon to digging clams or jigging for squid, but topping the list is the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) “Black Friday” trout fishing extravaganza. But before we get into the near horizon options those who can’t wait…

Read More Enjoy a wide-range of fishing opportunities in the days ahead and during the Thanksgiving holiday for salmon, trout, squid razor clams and Dungeness crab
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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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Puget Sound squid jigging sputters out of the starting gate, but a great deal of other autumn fishing and razor clam digging options to be had
Bymarkyuasa October 8, 2021

By Mark Yuasa Usually by now the piers around Puget Sound are lit up at night with anglers doing the jig and many have been asking what’s up, but up to this point they’ve been pretty much a no show. “I was out (Monday) probing around (and) interesting that it’s been pretty quiet along our…

Read More Puget Sound squid jigging sputters out of the starting gate, but a great deal of other autumn fishing and razor clam digging options to be had
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Lots of early autumn trout fishing options happening statewide, plus catch a tagged trout and win a prize!
Bymarkyuasa September 24, 2021

By Mark Yuasa It’s really starting to feel like autumn outside as the leaves are turning colors, temperatures are cooling down, and trout are starting to become more active in statewide lakes. “We’ve still got a lot of fish swimming around in lakes that we planted on opening day (in late April), and there’s a…

Read More Lots of early autumn trout fishing options happening statewide, plus catch a tagged trout and win a prize!
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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