WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Temporarily close Easton Ponds 1 and 2 in Kittitas County to all fishing. Effective date: March 1 through April 26, 2019. Species affected: All species Location: Easton Gravel Pit Ponds 1 and 2 adjacent to the Interstate 90 Easton Exit 71 in Kittitas County. Reason for action: The Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project managers (Yakama …
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon today approved a sports fishery, for spring chinook salmon on the Columbia River that reflects a significant reduction in the number of fish available for harvest this year. According to preseason projections, about 99,300 upriver spring chinook will reach the Columbia this year, down 14 …
When it comes to fishing the Columbia River Buoy 10 is one of the main go-to spots to target early spring and fall salmon in the Pacific Northwest. From the Oregon side in Astoria to Buoy 10 on the Washington side, you’ll find several Buoy 10 Fishing Guides targeting these fish and helping their …
OLYMPIA – A proposal from state Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, would leverage private investment in salmon hatcheries to help restore declining orca populations on Puget Sound. Under Senate Bill 5824, the first new hatchery would go to Bellingham, testing the Alaska model for hatchery management in Washington state. In Alaska, hatcheries are largely self-funded …
LADSON, S.C. – February 2019 – Anglers throughout the greater Portland, Ore. area will be offered Shimano reel service clinics, where Shimano service techs will show the proper steps to ‘clean and lube’ fishing reels. The clinics will be conducted throughout all five days of the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show on Feb. 6-10, 2019, within a …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will take public input on various topics – including hatchery reform, salmon management in Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay, and several land transactions – during an upcoming meeting in Olympia. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department …
When it comes to fishing artificial lures, steelhead spinners are one of the tried and trued lures every angler should have in their arsenal. One of the great things about fishing spinners for steelhead is that you can cover a lot of water. Covering water give you the maximum ability to get your lure in front of …
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a three-day opening beginning Friday, Feb. 1. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed …
If you’re fond of fishing, then Tampa Bay is a great place to visit. You will find many amazing species of fishes in and around Tampa Bay. We were curious about some of the top fishes that you find around Tampa Bay in Florida, so we reached out to our friends at Bag´em Fishing Charters …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has signaled its support for state fishery managers’ plans to consider the dietary needs of endangered orcas when they set this year’s salmon-fishing seasons. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), directed …