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.
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Canary rockfish retention will be allowed in marine areas 3 (La Push) and 4 (Neah Bay) beginning May 9. Anglers can keep up to two canary rockfish as part of the seven rockfish daily limit. This rule change also clarifies that recreational anglers in all coastal marine areas west of …
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Actions: Increases the daily limit for canary rockfish to two fish (from one) in marine areas 1 (Ilwaco) and 2 (Westport). Establishes a daily limit of three flatfish (excluding halibut), such as sole, flounder or sanddab, in all coastal marine areas west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line (marine areas 1 – …
OLYMPIA–Trout fishing in Washington reaches full speed April 28 when hundreds of lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open for a six-month season. To prepare for the opener, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) fish hatchery crews have been stocking more than 12 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide. “Although many …
SALEM, Ore – Boating season is starting and people hauling both motorized and non-motorized boats must stop at watercraft inspection stations opening around Oregon next week. Large orange “Boat Inspection Ahead” signs followed by “Inspection Required for All Watercraft” alert motorists. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife inspection stations in Ashland and Ontario are now …
OLYMPIA – With low returns of chinook and coho salmon expected back to numerous rivers in Washington, state and tribal co-managers Tuesday agreed on a fishing season that meets conservation goals for wild fish while providing fishing opportunities on healthy salmon runs. The 2018-19 salmon fisheries, developed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) …
OLYMPIA – Anglers, commercial fishers, and others interested in salmon in Washington can take part in an informal discussion with state and tribal fish managers on April 3. The public meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The plenary session takes place during the annual salmon season-setting …
(Juneau) — Chinook (king) salmon fisheries in Southeast Alaska are facing restrictions in 2018 as fisheries managers work to increase escapement and rebuild stocks affected by several years of poor marine survival. The restrictions — to be shared by commercial, sport, personal use, and subsistence fisheries — are needed as forecasts project record-low Chinook …
Photo Courtesy of Big King Salmon Charters WDFW Fishing Rule Change Action: Increases the daily limit for salmon to two fish in Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet). Effective Date: March 30 through April 15, 2018. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Marine Area 9, excluding year-round fishing piers. Reason for action: Preliminary estimates through March 18 indicate that the …
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Guide Service WDFW Fishing Rule Change Area 1: Columbia River from Hwy.395 Bridge at Pasco to the old Hanford townsite wooden powerline towers: Effective date: Immediately through March 31, 2018 Daily limit: Two (2) hatchery steelhead Area 2: Ringold area bank fishery Effective date: Immediately through April 15, 2018 Daily limit: Two (2) …
RIDGEFIELD – A Klickitat County Superior Court judge has sentenced a Columbia River tribal fisherman to four months in jail and fined him $1,050 for illegally selling sturgeon and chinook salmon, concluding a case sparked by a tip to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Donnell Frank, 46, of Portland, Ore., pleaded …