Seattle Washington Fishing Blog
March 2023 is going to be a good one! We have saltwater fisheries all up and down the Washington Coast opening up, Steelhead fisheries on the Olympic Peninsula, North Puget Sound and Southwest Washington, local Kokanee and Trout, and a Columbia River Spring Chinook fishery that is about to explode in popularity once the first …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – March 2023Read More
Seattle’s Puget Sound is bountiful with fishing choices, and although Salmon seems to overshadow all the rest, one event that draws out legions of locals is the annual squid migrations. Depending on the time of year and what the report is, squidding around here can be a boat or pier affair, both during the day …
Lingcod are the apex predator of Puget Sound’s reefs. These large and aggressive fish are a popular fishing opportunity during the Spring.
If you can’t tell from all my recent posts and reports, I absolutely live for salmon fishing in Puget Sound during the summer months. The early alarm clock wake-up is welcomed on every day I get to push out of the slip or boat ramp and cruise out to the fishing grounds. If you are …
August is all about Salmon fishing in Puget Sound and the rest of Washington State. Every corner of the state has a robust and happening salmon fishery going on right now. On top of that, crabbing has been good, lake anglers are cooling off in the evenings with some pretty incredible Largemouth Bass action, and …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – August 2022Read More
Sunday was a day I will always remember, fishing with my good friend Mathew Messing of Messing Around Fishing Charters. I’ve had the pleasure of fishing with Mat before, and working with him during my own charters, sharing information to ensure that all of our guests had the best experience. Mat is one of my …
Seattle Salmon and Crab with Messing Around ChartersRead More
The entire Westport, Washington fishing community has been eagerly awaiting the return of Albacore Tuna. Each year we wait in anticipation for warm ocean currents to break through the chilled flow of the Columbia River to encourage the pelagic hordes of Albacore to make their way north and within range of the sport fleet. Well, …
If you are a Washington Salmon fisher, this is your summer! Across the state, all areas open to salmon fishing are seeing historically high catch rates, Chinook quotas being caught fast, and anglers buzzing around to their favorite fishing haunts, making the summer of 2022 one to remember. Most anglers haven’t seen fishing this good …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – July 2022Read More
I have been eagerly anticipating my first salmon charter of the 2022 season this weekend with Best Seattle Fishing. Our favorite local salmon spots near the Shilshole Marina slip are still a couple weeks from opening, the plan was to make the long run down to Marine Area 11 and fish around Tacoma and Gig …
2022 Puget Sound Crab Season Announced! One of the great highlights during our Puget Sound summer is the Dungeness Crab feast. Whether you are dropping pots as a bonus catch on your way out to the fishing grounds, or spending the day with family to work crabbing gear, the haul of fresh crab is a …
I needed to cast a wide net to capture even half the great fishing opportunities we have in Washington State this month. Every corner of the state is brimming with fisheries that are worth your time. I want to thank all the great charter captains and guides that shared their reports with us. Have a …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – June 2022Read More
For the past few weeks, I’ve been amped for the Puget Sound Spot Shrimp Opener. Those millions of delicious jumbo prawns have had an entire year, un-harassed by the barrage of dropping pots, and ripe for the picking. As any die-hard Shrimper will, I spent the early part of the spring scheming and over-thinking how …
I am very excited to be invited to speak at the monthly meetup of South King County Puget Sound Anglers on Wednesday May 25th in Kent, Washington. I’ll be covering our 2022 Puget Sound Salmon fishing opportunities, and will have a presentation ready to roll! Kent Commons Community Center525 4th Ave NKent WA 98030Wednesday May …
Washington’s 2022 Saltwater Salmon Fishing Seasons by Marine Area
Shrimping is a big deal here in Washington State. Our largest and most sought after is the Spot Shrimp draw quite a crowd when the season opens! Each marine area has specific dates and times we can soak pots, so be very educated on when those times are and get it on your calendar! We …
Last weekend was opening day for Puget Sound Lingcod, and we had such a great time fishing that another trip needed to happen. (Opening Day Post). I’m learning more and more about marine forecasts. One thing I’ve learned is that if the weather forecast is in that “gray area” between pleasant and choppy, half the …
The month of May is so jam packed with fishing options in Washington State it’s tough to not go overboard with a report, but I did it anyways. Every corner of the state is boiling with fishing opportunity. Well enough of an intro, I want to give a huge thanks for all the guides, charter …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – May 2022Read More
I was giddy with anticipation for today. I was only out twice on Puget Sound all winter, one for crabbing and one for Blackmouth fishing. Sad I know, however those were both great trips. I was more than amped to plan a trip with a few friends for the opener. The 2022 May 1 Lingcod …
Every year, Washington’s coastal marine areas are the first highlight to a long and bountiful saltwater fishing season. Westport, Washington is undoubtedly the busiest ocean port and more fishermen and fisherwomen get their ocean time here than all the other ports combined. And this April is shaping up to be a great month, either for …
Calm Ocean, Epic Lingcod and Rockfish Trip in Westport, WashingtonRead More
We’ve got a ton to cover for the April report. It’s a great month to be a saltwater fisher, we are seeing our first crack at Halibut for 2022 at the Strait of Juan De Fuca, San Juan Islands and Puget Sound, Rockfish and Lingcod seasons are in full swing along the Washington Coast especially …
Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – April 2022Read More
