Stretching more than 50 miles from the resort town of Chelan to remote Stehekin, Lake Chelan is one of the deepest lakes in the country and one of Washington’s most scenic multi-species fisheries. It’s a 3.5- to 4-hour drive from Seattle, making it better suited to a weekend getaway than a day trip. Mackinaw are …
Salmon
Our guide to fishing the Cowlitz River
Backed by one of Washington’s largest hatchery programs, the Cowlitz River offers salmon and steelhead action nearly every month of the year. The river flows about 105 miles from the Cascades near Mount Rainier to the Columbia at Longview and Kelso, and its upstream dams keep flows steadier and clearer than on many nearby rivers, …
Guide to fishing on the Green River
Flowing roughly 65 miles out of the Cascade foothills before becoming the Duwamish, the Green River is one of the most convenient salmon and steelhead fisheries near Seattle. The lower river around Auburn and Kent is about a half-hour drive from the city, while the dramatic upper gorge near Enumclaw and Black Diamond is about …
Fishing for Puget Sound Chinook
Summer Chinook season is one of Puget Sound’s most eagerly awaited fisheries, and Seattle Fishing Company’s guide covers where to go, when to fish and what to use. Because wild Puget Sound Chinook are listed as threatened, each marine area has its own openers, quotas and rules that can change from year to year, so …
Complete Guide to fishing the Queets River
Flowing out of the Olympic Mountains, the Queets River spends most of its length inside Olympic National Park, giving anglers a rare amount of public access. Downstream, it enters the Quinault Indian Reservation, where fishing requires a tribal guide. Seattle Fishing Company’s complete guide explains how to make the most of this wild Olympic Peninsula …
Complete guide to fishing the Hoh River
Born in the glaciers of Mount Olympus, the Hoh River winds through one of the world’s wettest temperate rainforests before reaching the Pacific, and it ranks among the Olympic Peninsula’s most iconic fishing rivers. Seattle Fishing Company’s guide breaks down when, where and how to fish it. Winter belongs to Steelhead, Chinook and Coho take …
Best places to catch salmon from shore on Whidbey Island
Sitting in the middle of Puget Sound, Whidbey Island is Washington’s largest island and one of the state’s top destinations for salmon fishing from shore. Much of the Sound’s salmon run hugs the island’s north and west beaches, making for accessible fishing from summer into fall. Seattle Fishing Company’s guide circles the island to highlight …
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Complete guide to the best public fishing piers in Puget Sound
No boat? No problem. Seattle Fishing Company’s guide to Puget Sound’s best public piers shows how shore-bound anglers can hook Chinook, Coho and Pink Salmon in the heart of the city and beyond. In Seattle, Seacrest Park offers skyline views and Duwamish-bound fish, while the Spokane Street Bridge heats up in late summer and fall. …
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Guide to fishing the Bogachiel River near Forks
Just outside Forks, the self-proclaimed Steelhead capital of the Pacific Northwest, the Bogachiel River is one of the Olympic Peninsula’s most productive salmon and steelhead streams. Fed by rain and springs in Olympic National Park, “the Bogey” usually runs clear but is often among the first rivers to blow out after heavy storms, and fishing …
Fishing at Whidbey Island’s Glendale Beach
Whidbey Island is packed with well-known public beaches for salmon fishing, but Glendale Beach on the island’s southeast side remains a quiet, lesser-known option. Seattle Fishing Company’s spot guide introduces this uncrowded stretch of shoreline, where the handful of anglers in the know catch Coho and Pink Salmon in season. It’s an easy add-on if …
Summer Chinook Season Kicks off July 17th in Puget Sound & San Juan Islands
Puget Sound’s biggest salmon opener kicks off on July 17th with Hatchery Chinook retention happening all over. The Sound will be buzzing with fishing boats all on the search for one of our most prized catches of the year. Here’s a quick post to get you up to speed and geared up for the 2025 Puget Sound Summer Chinook Season
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Marine Area 10 opens for salmon fishing June 1st
The 2025 salmon season is looking great, with some amazing options for Coho, Chinook and Pink Salmon fishing. While the area opens to salmon fishing on June 1, different salmon rules occur at different times, so let’s break that down!
Sekiu Blackmouth Season Announced!
Early season Chinook always draw a crowd to Sekiu, and if you’re interested in fishing for salmon along the rugged coastline of the Olympic Peninsula, you’ve got your first chance of the year starting on April 14!
Marine Area 10 & 11 Blackmouth Season Announced!
Puget Sound will open for Blackmouth fishing on April 2nd in Marine Area 10 and 11.
2024 Puget Sound Winter Blackmouth season begins March 1
2024 Winter Blackmouth Season begins on March 1 in Marine Areas 10 and 11.
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My Favorite Saltwater Coho Salmon Lures & Rigs
My favorite fishing lures for catching Coho Salmon in saltwater areas. Check out these awesome lures that can be used for trolling, casting or jigging.
My Favorite Lures for Puget Sound Pink Salmon Fishing
Like many regions of the Pacific Northwest, Washington’s Puget Sound is home to a large return of Pink Salmon. Washington State’s Pink Salmon return every other year (2023, 2025, 2027) by the millions, and are one of the most popular fisheries of the year! To help you catch Pink Salmon in Washington as well as …
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Tacoma’s 2023 Salmon Season begins June 1 with a Chinook Opener
Salmon fishing around Tacoma and Vashon Island is back starting June 1, 2023 and anglers all over the South Puget Sound area are ready to get back out on the water!
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12 Great Fishing Lures for Chinook Salmon Fishing in Saltwater
I’ve put together a list of what I think are the best Chinook Salmon lures for fishing in saltwater areas, hoping that it will help you land your next trophy
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Seattle’s 2023 Salmon Season kicks off on June 1
Seattle’s Marine Area 10 portion of Puget Sound opens for salmon fishing on June 1 this year! We should start catching Resident Coho, followed by Chinook, Pinks and Ocean-range Coho.
