I wanted to send out a quick report from our morning. We headed out of Shilshole at 6 am this morning. I was thinking about starting close at Meadow Point, but something in my gut told me to run across and fish Jeff Head. As we got close, I noticed that the main weekend fleet …
Quick Coho Salmon Limit at Jeff Head
Well, the boat was already hooked up to the truck so I figured I’d head out for an hour or two. I headed out to Jeff Head on a solo mission. These summer days are getting a little shorter each day, so getting in on the tail end of the salmon season seemed like a …
Perfectly Grilled Salmon on a Cedar Plank – Delicious Recipe!
Nothing pairs better with the rich flavor of fresh caught salmon as grilling it on a cedar plank. Some of the best salmon feasts I’ve ever had were prepared by friends that place salmon on a soaked cedar plank on a hot grill. It’s a simple concept, but the best grill masters spend years to …
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Smoking & Preserving Salmon – The Alaskan Way
Alaskan’s are resourceful folks, and one way they make it through the long winters of the Last Frontier by putting away some of their summer salmon harvest. Catching, processing and preserving a healthy winter pack keeps them well fed with some of the best protein on the planet. Also, it is a reminder of the …
Last Minute Puget Sound Spot Shrimp Opener
Puget Sound Spot Shrimpers always get eager for the May openers, and this year was a little weird. We got the green light in June, which was the latest Spot Shrimp opener in memory. It was good, and I personally didn’t expect another opportunity for 2020. I think I can say that everyone was pleasantly …
Black Rockfish – A Favorite Catch Coastwide
One of the most widely caught bottomfish in the North Pacific is the Black Rockfish. They are a real crowd pleaser in rocky inshore areas. They are usually an easy catch, and their fillets are great for the table. Black Rockfish Basics Scientific Name: Sebastes MelanopsGeographic Range: Alaska to CaliforniaTypical Depth: 20′ to 200′Typical Weight: …
Seattle Tyee Salmon! 30 Pound Hatchery Chinook
Today was one for the record books for Spot Tail Salmon Guides! One of my favorite Seattle fishing charters had a banner day on Puget Sound out of Seattle. It isn’t often that we get a chance to see a Chinook of this caliper so close to the Emerald City on Puget Sound, but the …
Cabezon – Big Headed Crab Eater of the Reef
The Cabezon is somewhat of an under loved reef fish. They are typically just bycatch for people out targeting more thrilling bottom fish. But they have a unique body, bizarre color patterns, and pretty tasty fillets. Catching a Cabezon really builds on the variety of fish you can catch in rocky inshore areas. Cabezon Basics …
Jeff Head Salmon Fishing & Bainbridge Crabbing
Family fishing days are the best fishing days. My mom and dad joined me for a morning on Puget Sound for a little salmon fishing and crab pot soaking! We launched the boat at Seattle’s Eddie Vine Boat Launch near Shilshole. Salmon fishing has been pretty good. Crabbing for us has been hit and miss. …
Albacore Tuna Blood Bath in Westport
Yesterday’s fishing adventure was one for the record books. At least for me. I was invited to fish with Captain Mark Coleman of All Rivers & Saltwater Charters. Their fleet of 29′ Defiance charter boats are really great fishing platforms, and I’ve had some awesome trips on them. The newest addition to the fleet is …
Yelloweye Rockfish – The Granddaddy of the Deep
Yelloweye Rockfish definitely earn points for living around the deep reefs that also harbor some of the Pacific Ocean’s most voracious predators. Such as Halibut and Lingcod. They are always impressive to see in person. But are usually off limits to fishermen, aside from the Canadian Coast and Alaska. Yelloweye Rockfish Basics Scientific Name: Sebastes …
7 Deadly Techniques to Catch Chinook Salmon in Rivers
Chinook Salmon are the king of our rivers. They are the largest salmon we catch on the Pacific Coast. And once they travel out of the ocean feeding grounds back to the river to spawn, can offer one of the most exciting fishing experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you have a boat or want …
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Point Wilson Chinook Salmon Mooching Session
I have fished for salmon a bunch out of Port Townsend over the years. But it has always been the trolling drill at Mid Channel Bank. But yesterday morning we tried something new. We found a really cool pocket of old school moochers and joined them for a new experience. My 18′ boat was a …
Pacific Halibut – The Ocean Giant
Pacific Halibut bring a lot of excitement to our coastal ports, resorts and lodges. Spring and summer give us calm seas to explore the far edges of the continental shelf, remote reefs and banks where they live. Pacific Halibut can tip the scales at 200 to 400 pounds, or Barndoor Halibut. Some areas host smallish …
Seattle Fishing Report – August 2020
Here in Washington State, you can’t find enough time to hit all of the great fishing opportunities we have in August. For a saltwater fishing enthusiast, like myself, there is plenty to do. But if you want to spend time on your favorite river or lake, the opportunities are also plentiful. Salmon fishing in most …
Yellowtail Rockfish – Pelagic and Prolific in the Pacific
They are pelagic and on the move. Yellowtail Rockfish schools can be impressive, and can be found mid-water off the Pacific Coast. Fishermen need to first find them, then hover over the school if they want to catch a bunch. Great quality table fare and easy to catch once you locate them. Yellowtail Rockfish Basics …
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The Ultimate Puget Sound Salmon Mooching Guide
Mooching is Puget Sound’s Original Salmon Fishing Method Mooching has stood the test of time here in Puget Sound. It is one of the oldest salmon fishing techniques that still brings in impressive catches. I prefer mooching over trolling every time I fish Puget Sound. It is super fun and interactive. You get to hold …
Canary Rockfish – The Golden Beauty of the Pacific
The Canary Rockfish is one of the most photogenic bottomfish in the Pacific Ocean. Their vivid coloring mesmerizes me every time. For many years, Canary Rockfish were a species of concern. But recently, they have been on a huge rebound. In certain marine areas in Washington State, we can even keep them as part of …
Neah Bay Fishing Weekend – July 25-26
We had a great couple days of fishing this weekend! Neah Bay is one of those special places. And the rugged beauty of the North Coast of Washington is the perfect backdrop for reeling in Salmon, along with everything else we caught during this epic trip. Fishing Neah Bay from Sekiu Because of the Neah …
Mid Channel Bank Morning Fishing Trip
Here’s a quick Port Townsend fishing report for you. The tides were perfect for the long run to Mid Channel Bank today. My buddy Kent invited me out and I couldn’t say no! We ran out and fished through the first half of the outgoing tide and found a few really nice Chinook. We fished …
