Well, we have been waiting on the sidelines for quite a while now… waiting for the perfect low tides and favorable and healthy levels of marine biotoxins to match up! WDFW has announced a two day opener for Razor Clam harvest on the Washington Coast! It has been so long my taste buds have all …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – May 2021
May is a BIG month for us Washington anglers. Although we are only a few days into the month, Lingcod fishing has already started strong, lake fishing has started to bust out of its shell, and we have some popular fisheries all around the state that are going to premier this month. This is a …
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Puget Sound and Hood Canal Spot Shrimp Season starts May 19, 2021
The day that gets me pumped to start prepping the boat for the season is always the day that the Puget Sound Spot Shrimp season is announced. We have all eagerly awaited the announcement, and this year we get back to soaking prawn traps on May 19th. I consider the Spot Shrimp opener one of …
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Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – April 2021
Fishing in Washington State is busting out this spring! Coastal marine areas are drawing anglers with epic fishing for Lingcod and Rockfish. Lakes around the Seattle area and the rest of Western Washington are warming up, and fishing for Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Bass and Panfish is as good as it gets! We get …
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My All Time Favorite Kokanee Fishing Lures
Many lakes and reservoirs across the West offer great Kokanee fishing. These land-locked salmon have the biggest appetites, however they only eat the tiniest forage in the lake, plankton. Being a plankton feeder, they put anglers in the unique position of trying to fish for a species that feeds on forage so small that there …
Preparing for the 2021 Puget Sound Shrimp Season
Puget Sound Spot Shrimp season is still at least a month away, but I’m so eager for opening day, that I can’t help but start preparation. Opening day is thrilling, jovial and productive, and nothing makes me feel better during that first shot at Spot Shrimp than being prepared and ready to go! As I …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – March 2021
Lots of great fishing opportunities around Seattle and the rest of Washington State this month! We get some great opportunities locally for trout and perch. With a little bit of a drive to the coast, there are some openers for Chinook Salmon, Lingcod and Rockfish. Head southbound to the Columbia River for the revered Spring …
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Salt and Pepper Calamari – Puget Sound Squid Recipe
Whenever I go to a restaurant and they have Calamari on the menu, I am the first one to order it up for an appetizer. In the last few years I have started to catch my own squid in Puget Sound, and have a nice stockpile in the freezer. This year we had great squidding …
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Seattle and Washington Fishing Report – January 2021
January Salmon Fishing Options New Years Day offers us the beginning of a favorite local fishery for Puget Sound Blackmouth Salmon. Fishing for these resident Chinook Salmon is a bright spot for saltwater anglers around the Seattle area. Throughout Puget Sound, Blackmouth can be kept if they are at least 22″ and hatchery-clipped. This year’s …
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The Very Best Trout Fishing Lures for the Pacific Northwest and Beyond
Trout fishing is enjoyed by Pacific Northwesterners in every corner of our region, and I have put together a list of my personal favorite best trout fishing lures for you. Some of these are available everywhere, some of these are up and comers, but all of them are effective trout lures. Although I live and …
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Beginner’s Guide to Tying a Simple Marabou Salmon Twitching Jig
Twitching jigs for salmon was once unheard of, now it has become one of the most mainstream techniques on the rivers of the Pacific Northwest. If you have tried this technique and want to give tying your own jigs a shot, this post is for you. While most of the guys that tie their own …
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Fishing at Larsen Lake – Bellevue, Washington
One of Bellevue’s hidden fishing gems is Larsen Lake. It is all but unknown to those outside of the Lake Hills neighborhood. I myself have driven by Larsen Lake countless times on 148th Avenue, not even knowing there was a fishing spot almost within eyesight! Larsen Lake Fishing Access Larsen Lake is essentially a 10 …
Your Guide to Fishing in Lake Washington
Lake Washington offers great fishing opportunities for Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch and more! If you live in Seattle, Bellevue, Renton or any other nearby city, you need to give the lake some attention as its miles of shoreline and open waters have a lot to offer for anglers. This guide is …
Fishing at Pine Lake – Sammamish, Washington
I grew up near Pine Lake, so this beautiful suburban lake was a fitting place for me to catch my first trout. It has long been a beloved fishing spot for folks in nearby Redmond, Sammamish, and Issaquah. The lake is 66 acres in size, large enough to get out in a kayak, canoe or …
Ocean Kayak Lingcod Fishing Trip | Bad Ash Outdoors
Ashley is well known around here for her excitement for fishing and her willingness to share adventures on YouTube. Originally, I met Ashley on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where she guided my friends and I on the Quinault River for Steelhead. She produced a great video on her recent kayak fishing adventure on Oregon’s Coast. Depoe …
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Lake Sammamish: The Eastside’s Best Kept Fishing Secret
Lake Sammamish happens to be the second largest lake in King County, yet its fishing opportunities remain the well kept secret of local anglers. Its lack of fame may be due to the relatively small number of public access points on the lake. I mean, for a lake that is 8 miles long and an …
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Washington Trout Fishing Options – Fall 2020
Lake fishing across Washington State was great this year, and for those of you ready to keep on fishing, it ain’t over just yet! Just as I was ready to put my trout fishing gear to rest for the season, a recent WDFW announcement got me fired back up for some great fall fishing opportunities! …
Pink Salmon – The Humpback of the River
Pink Salmon are the most numerous salmon species in the North Pacific Ocean. They offer robust commercial fisheries. However, they are also an easy catch for anglers in saltwater areas, rivers and streams. Male Pink Salmon grow a comically large hump on their back prior to spawning, giving the species its famous nickname: the Humpy …
Fishing at Caliche Lakes – George, Washington
Fishing has always been a popular draw to Eastern Washington’s Caliche Lakes. And while I have spent countless days exploring as many Columbia Basin lakes as I could, some of my fondest fishing memories have been at Upper Caliche. Here you will find easy access to good trout fishing. Caliche Lakes Fishing Access Caliche Lakes …
How to Tie a Simple Marabou Steelhead Jig
Float fishing with a bobber and jig is a killer technique for Steelhead! Although there are many variations of the Steelhead Jig, a basic marabou jig can be a great way to break into jig tying. It’s simple and easy to tie. Here is your step by step tutorial. What you’ll need: How to start …
