Halibut fishing re-opens

Photo Courtesy of Danny Stonedahl of River Chrome Guide Service. 06/02/2016 – J. W. Snyder – NW Fishing News    Halibut fishing re-opens June 11 in marine areas 3, 4; Marine Area 1 all-depth fishery to close June 4   Actions:  Recreational halibut fishing in Marine Area 3 (La Push) and Marine Area 4 (Neah …

Free Fishing Day in Washington

06/02/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News    Anglers can fish for free June 11-12   OLYMPIA – Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing – legally – without a license on “Free Fishing Weekend,” scheduled forJune 11-12. During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in …

WDFW Commission to consider listing status of killer Whales

06/02/2016 – John Snyder – NWFN   OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will conduct a public hearing and take action on the protective status of killer whales and streaked horned larks at a public meeting June 10-11 in Olympia. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for …

Salmon seasons set for Puget Sound, area waters expected to re-open to fishing soon

05/26/2016 – John W. J. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News    OLYMPIA – State and tribal leaders today reached an agreement on Puget Sound fisheries that is expected to pave the way toward opening summer salmon seasons and waters recently closed to recreational fishing. The co-managers agreed on this year’s Puget Sound salmon seasons after …

Columbia Chinook season reopens; sturgeon season closes

May 24, 2016 – John Snyder – Northwest Fishing News     Chinook retentiuon reopens on the Columbia, Sturgeon set to close   CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington today reopened a Chinook salmon fishery and closed a recreational sturgeon fishery on the Columbia River. Chinook fishing on the lower Columbia River …

Snake River spring chinook fisheries set to close

05/25/2016 – John W. J. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News    Snake River spring chinook fisheries to close  Action: Spring chinook fishing on the Snake River to close. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Locations: A)  Below Ice Harbor Dam: Snake River from the southbound Highway 12 Bridge near Pasco upstream about 7 miles to the fishing …

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  When it comes to steelhead beads, there’s a local Northwest company that’s taking the fishing world by storm. Stone Cold Beads rigorously tests their beads and through trial and error have come across the winning ingredient. Their recipe for success has won over fishing enthusiasts from across the country. What’s their secret? Creating a …

WDFW closes sturgeon retention in John Day Pool

May 25, 2016 – J. W. Snyder – NW Fishing News    Sturgeon retention season closes in John Day Pool Action: Closes retention of sturgeon in John Day Pool. Effective dates: May 29, 2016, until further notice. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam …

Spring chinook fishing extension split between May, June on lower Columbia

May 24, 2016 – John Snyder – NWFN   Spring chinook fishing extension split between May, June on lower Columbia   OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing the lower Columbia River can catch and keep spring chinook salmon for four more days in May – including Memorial Day weekend – and up to 13 days in June under …

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