The Value of Past News Articles at Northwest Fishing News
At Northwest Fishing News, our past news articles serve as a valuable resource for anglers, industry professionals, and conservationists alike. Covering everything from major fishing events to regulatory changes, conservation efforts, and expert angling tips, these archived stories provide insight into the evolving landscape of fishing in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you’re looking for historical fishing reports, updates on previous policy changes, or expert advice from past seasons, our collection of past articles ensures that valuable information is never lost.
Fishing conditions can vary greatly from year to year, but understanding historical trends can help anglers make more informed decisions about where and when to fish. Our past news articles include detailed reports on salmon and steelhead runs, weather patterns affecting fisheries, and seasonal trends that help anglers predict where fish are likely to be active. By reviewing past articles, anglers can compare conditions from previous years to better prepare for their next fishing trip.
The fishing industry is highly regulated, with ongoing changes to bag limits, catch restrictions, and conservation measures. Our past articles serve as a record of these shifts, allowing readers to track the progression of key policies affecting both recreational and commercial fishing. From landmark decisions on salmon conservation to updates on hatchery programs, these stories provide valuable context on how fishery management has evolved over time.
One of the most important aspects of Northwest Fishing News is our coverage of conservation efforts aimed at protecting and restoring fish populations. Our past articles document major habitat restoration projects, dam removal initiatives, and fisheries recovery programs. These stories not only highlight the challenges faced by fish populations but also celebrate the successes of collaborative conservation efforts. Looking back at these articles helps readers understand how past efforts have influenced current fish populations and what work still needs to be done.
While fishing techniques and technology continue to evolve, many of the expert tips and tactics covered in our past articles remain relevant. Whether you’re searching for advice on the best lures for steelhead, trolling techniques for salmon, or fly-fishing strategies for trout, our past articles contain a treasure trove of information. Many of these tips are timeless and can help anglers of all skill levels improve their success on the water.
At Northwest Fishing News, we believe that past news articles are more than just old stories—they are a historical record of the region’s fishing industry, a valuable resource for research, and a guide for future fishing endeavors. Whether you are revisiting past fishing conditions, tracking changes in regulations, or learning from expert advice, our archives remain an essential tool for anyone passionate about fishing.
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing a 15-percent boost in recreational hunting and fishing license fees for 2019, with caps on the increase for people who buy multiple licenses in “bundled” packages. The commission, a citizen board appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has authorized Cooke Aquaculture to transport about 800,000 juvenile Atlantic salmon from the company’s hatchery in Rochester, Wash., to existing net-pen facilities in Puget Sound. WDFW issued the fish transport permit this week after working to ensure Cooke had met all of the state’s …
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: The Snake River will open for harvest of fall chinook: Daily limit 6. Release all salmon other than adult hatchery chinook and jack chinook. Salmon minimum length 12 inches. Washington licensed anglers must cease fishing for salmon and steelhead once their adult daily limit for either steelhead or salmon has …
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Close Marine Areas 1 and 4 to salmon fishing beginning Monday, Aug. 13. Effective date: Aug. 13, 2018. Species affected: Salmon. Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) and Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay). Reason for action: Estimates indicate that anglers will reach quotas for coho salmon in areas 1 and 4. Closing the salmon fisheries …
Starting July 1st, anglers can catch and keep sockeye salmon on the Columbia River, but will be required to release any chinook salmon they intercept downriver from Bonneville Dam. Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon today agreed to modify fishing rules in joint waters of the Columbia, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife …
OLYMPIA – Citing the risk of fish disease transmission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has denied permission for Cooke Aquaculture to transport 800,000 juvenile Atlantic salmon from its hatchery near Rochester to net pens at Rich Passage in Kitsap County. In late April, Cooke applied for permission to move juvenile non-native salmon …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comment on its recommendations for the management of “riparian ecosystems” along the banks of rivers and streams throughout the state. Terra Rentz, the department’s ecosystem services manager, said WDFW will accept written comments through mid-July on the recommendations contained in Riparian Ecosystems, …
OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing for halibut in Washington waters will see a similar season structure as compared to 2017 when fishing gets underway in May. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) establishes halibut seasons using catch quotas adopted by the International Pacific Halibut Commission for coastal fisheries from California to Alaska. Washington …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting people to share their views at four upcoming meetings in Ridgefield on a draft assessment of a state policy that guides the management of salmon fisheries in the lower Columbia River. The policy, adopted in 2013 by the Washington Fish and Wildlife …
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Oregon and Washington fishery managers have announced the 2018 summer and fall fisheries for the Columbia River. This year, anglers will see changes to daily bag limits and fewer fishing days for Chinook salmon due to lower harvest guidelines resulting from below-average salmon and steelhead forecasts. For the summer season, adult …