Seattle Washington Fishing Blog
The waters of the Pacific Coast host great fishing for Lingcod and many species of Rockfish. This page showcases great How To articles, blog posts, fishing reports, fishing seasons, tips and techniques on catching Lingcod and Rockfish in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia and California. We focus on fishing in Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Strait of Juan De Fuca, Neah Bay, Westport, La Push, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, SE Alaska, Prince William Sound and many other locations on the Pacific Coast.
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 …
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 Scientific Name: Sebastes …
Yellowtail Rockfish – Pelagic and Prolific in the PacificRead More
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 our daily Rockfish …
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. Cape Flattery and Juan De Fuca Pillar. Fishing Neah Bay from Sekiu Because of the …
The Pacific Ocean waters host many different species of Rockfish and they sure are fun to catch! One of my favorite summer pastimes is to go out fishing for Rockfish. When you drop down into a school of hungry Rockfish, you are in for a fun time. On top of the fun of catching, they are amazing table fare! There is no wrong way to prepare Rockfish …
You need to be in Westport right now if you want in on the best fishing of the year! I got the full scoop from Captain Nick Clayton, who operates one of the charter vessels in the All Rivers & Saltwater Charters fleet. Eventually, all their boats will transition over to Albacore Tuna, but for now there is a mixed bag of trip options and all of …
Westport Fishing Charter Report – Salmon, Albacore and LingcodRead More
Getting back on the ocean today felt oh so good! I drove out to Westport yesterday to fish with my friends who have a boat stationed in the harbor. It was well worth the drive, with great company and even better fishing! Great company the night before at the house. And we had a surprise drop off of Dungeness Crab to feast! With the current …
It felt so good being back on the water after a month plus of no fishing! I had ample time to prep my Lingcod gear for the Puget Sound opener and was ready. We launched at Shilshole with a bit of confusion on whether the launch and parking area was open or not, but we managed to get the boat in the water and zip up to nearby Meadow Point to catch a …
This morning was thrilling, productive, bitter sweet and full of milestones all at the same time. I spent the day with two good friends (three... sorry boat dog Miles). We experienced the best Puget Sound shrimping with the fastest limits I've seen in my life. Beautiful weather. The very first day of shrimping that we finished out catching some big …
Let's Go Jetty Fishing in Washington! Like many of my fellow fishermen, I am thrilled that Washington has an abundance of Lingcod fishing spots. We have the Pacific Ocean, the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound, and each year anglers just can’t wait to get out and boat their first Lingcod of the season. But What If You Don’t Own a Boat? Fret not …
Calm seas and great fishing in Westport! It was a great day on the high seas near Westport, Washington! We booked a charter trip with All Rivers & Saltwater Charters and filled the boat with friends. It was cloudy all day so the risk of sunburn would be small. The ocean swells were small and spread apart, making for a relaxing ride out to the …
Lingcod Fishing in Puget Sound I spend most of the month of May fishing for Lingcod in Puget Sound. Lingcod fishing is the Puget Sound's most popular bottom fish fishery. They are strong fighters and very aggressive. Plus their fillets make for a mean fish and chips! Lingcod can grow to impressive size and with Puget Sound's conservative …
Possession Bar Lingcod Lingcod fishing in Puget Sound opened Tuesday May 1 and we decided to try our luck! I can't recall the last time I was out on opening day for Lingcod. But with four willing friends and a decent weather forecast we made an appearance on Possession Bar. I took out my good friends Chris, Mike, Jackson and Jacob. I can't say that …
How to Catch Lingcod Lingcod is one of my favorite catch! They live in interesting places, are easy enough to catch and I love to cook them. They thrive in areas of complex structure. Places like reefs, rock piles, ledges, jetties, sea mounts and almost anywhere that has a rock hard bottom structure. Their aggression is unmatched in the world of …
Our Lingcod and Rockfish Charter Trip When you fish every single day, it is sometimes not easy to remember every little detail about every single trip, and that is exactly why I like to take photos. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and when I browse through the fishing pictures from days gone by, it helps me draw details from …
