WDFW has decided to close bank fishing options in the Chico Creek and Gorst Creek tideland areas as of October 30, 2020 until further notice. This …
Brook Trout – Washington’s High Country Trout
Brook Trout thrive in some of the more remote waters of Washington State. Yet, if you make your way to their home lakes and streams, you can can find …
8 Amazing Techniques to Catch Winter Steelhead
The most popular quarry found in our Pacific Northwest rivers is the Winter Steelhead, we will teach you how to catch them. Although most of our …
Fishing at Borst Lake – Snoqualmie, Washington
The town of Snoqualmie's storied past is tied to logging and railroads. Fittingly, Snoqualmie's Borst Lake is well known as the Mill Pond. At one …
Fishing at Silver Lake – Everett, Washington
Silver Lake is in a pretty busy part of town. And for many residents who live in the South Everett and Mill Creek areas, this is their neighborhood …
Foraging Chanterelle Mushrooms in Washington
I'm going to veer a little off the tracks with this post. Although this is primarily a Pacific Northwest fishing site, I want to key you all into one …
Washington Coastal Razor Clam Openers Postponed
WDFW previously announced a very generous number of Razor Clam dates for October and November. Recently, Washington Department of Health has found …
Guide to Fishing in Washington – Visitors, Newcomers and Beginners
Washington State is a wonderland of fishing opportunities. For a beginner to Washington fishing, our state's vast diversity of fishing options can …
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Learn How to Mooch for Salmon with Capt. Keith Robbins
Keith Robbins of Spot Tail Salmon Guides with a great YouTube video. Learn the basics of mooching. You will get all the details on mooching equipment …
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The Best 15 Lures for Winter Steelhead Fishing
Chilly winter weather brings a lot of excitement for fishermen around the Pacific Northwest. Winter Steelhead fishing is one of the favorite targets …
Book Review – Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate by Mark Kurlansky
I have been a huge fan of Mark Kurlansky's work and truly believe he is one of the literary geniuses of our time. I fired through a raggedy copy of …
Winter Crabbing Opens in Marine Area 8-1 and 8-2
When WDFW announced our 2020 Puget Sound Winter Dungeness Crab season, Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2 were omitted. After a little more survey work, they …
Queets River Salmon Fishing Adventure
Every once in a great while, we are blessed to spend a day fishing with our friends in a beautiful place. I had that very experience last week on the …
Fishing at Lake Alice – Fall City, Washington
Tucked away in the hills outside Fall City is little Lake Alice. This rural lake has areas of undeveloped shoreline as well as numerous lakefront …
Basic Techniques for Trout Fishing in Washington
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife produced a great tutorial video on the basic rigs for trout fishing. Chris Donnelly of WDFW goes over the …