Salmon Fishing near Kingston, Washington Kingston was named after one of its founding fathers, but it most certainly could have been named after the Chinook, or King Salmon that congregate in great numbers in front of the harbor. This is one of my all time favorite places on the planet to salmon fish, and it is less than a fifteen minute boat …
The 12 Best Lures for Pink Salmon Fishing in Rivers
Best Pink Salmon Lures for River Fishing I live near a few great Pink Salmon fishing rivers, where these easy-to-catch fish arrive en masse every other year. When they make their way through Puget Sound and into our rivers, they become a crowd favorite with everyone; from the seasoned angler to the novice. Pink Salmon are fun to …
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Blackmouth Fishing at Racetrack January 20
Never trust a marine forecast. I can't tell you how many times I have been blindsided by the weatherman. It is rare that summer weather will be intense enough to keep us from fishing, but winter is a completely different story. Today was one of those days that gave us a nice surprise. Last night, the forecast called for light winds. This …
Seattle Blackmouth Fishing January 5
Seattle - Jeff Head Blackmouth Fishing Trip We headed across the Sound at the break of dawn. The morning was calm, and the weather forecast looked good. Winter Blackmouth fishing has been very good. I was pretty excited to get out on Evan's boat and enjoy a day of fishing. The tide was going out in the morning. With a five foot exchange, I …
Happy New Year Winter Chinook Fishing
Blackmouth Fishing on New Year's Day Marine Area 10 opened for salmon fishing today, and going fishing with Evan and Chris was the perfect way to kick off 2019! I met these two salty Ballardites at the Shilshole Marina, where Evan had his boat moored and ready to head out. I can't explain what it is, but idling out past the breakwater before …
Everett Winter Crabbing Report
Everett Winter Crabbing Haul Crabbing has always been one of my favorite things to do on Puget Sound, but I can't say that I have ever been crabbing in the winter. That changed today. Getting Cold and Salty on Puget Sound I've always been a saltwater nut, but have spent almost no time on Puget Sound during the winter months. Previously, I …
Master the Art of Float Fishing for Winter Steelhead
Winter Steelhead Fishing with Bobber and Jigs What is bobber fishing for Winter Steelhead? Great question, thanks for asking! This technique uses an enticing presentation, such as a jig, bead, yarn or some form of bait and is rigged below a float/bobber. This is one of the best Winter Steelhead fishing techniques. It is beloved by experienced and …
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10 Amazing Lures for Coho Salmon in Rivers
Best Coho Salmon River Fishing Lures I always look forward to fall Coho Salmon fishing season. The rivers come alive with activity once we enter our wet season and blesses us with the opportunity to harvest salmon as they key in on their natal steams. I have compiled a list of the best Coho Salmon fishing lures. Each lure on this list has its own …
How to Cure Salmon Eggs
Curing Salmon Eggs For River Fishing If you want to fish our rivers, you need to get your egg curing program dialed in! Cured salmon eggs are effective baits used to catch Salmon, Steelhead and Trout. You might be heaving a fist sized ball of eggs for Chinook Salmon in the tidewater, stalking Trout in the high mountains with a single egg on an …
Humptulips River ~ First Drift Boat Trip of 2018!
I have been dreaming of that first fall drift boat float for at least a month now! The drift boat has been doing nothing but collecting dust all summer, but now it's time to rally some river fishing trips. Summer was a dream, full of salmon fishing on Puget Sound, but switching gears has been long overdue. I scrubbed the drift boat on …
Jeff Head and Presidents Point Chinook Salmon Fishing
Jeff Head and Presidents Point Salmon Fishing near Seattle, Washington Jeff Head and President's Point are as close to Seattle's salmon fishing backyard as you can get. It is one of my personal favorite spots throughout the salmon fishing season. It is the Central Puget Sound's largest underwater landmass and is comparable to Mid Channel Bank and …
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Puget Sound Orca Survival: Don’t Scapegoat Sportfishing
Protecting Puget Sound Orca Whales and Preserving Sportfishing is a Win-Win This piece originally appeared as a Letter to the Editor published in the Seattle Times on August 9 under the headline: Orcas’ survival: Don’t scapegoat fishing. I’m disappointed to see out-of-context calls to “stop chinook fishing” in orca coverage. I’m even more …
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Hiking For Mountain Trout in the Pacific Nortwest
Alpine Lake Fishing In Washington It is no secret that Washington's hiking trails are popular in the summer. I enjoy hiking and backpacking as much as anyone, but for me, it's often a means to an end. And that end is fishing for spectacularly-colored alpine trout! Washington's Cascade and Olympic Mountains offer thousands of miles of trails and …
14 Awesome Fishing Lakes in the Snoqualmie Valley
Snoqualmie Valley's Best Fishing Lakes The Snoqualmie Valley has shifted from a sleepy rural area into Seattle's outdoor playground. There is so much to do out here in the country! Some of the best trout and bass fishing lakes in the Seattle area are in the Snoqualmie Valley. The valley is a popular destination for everything from summertime …
12 Great Lures for Chinook Salmon Fishing in Puget Sound
Best Fishing Lures For Catching Puget Sound Chinook Salmon Fishing for Chinook Salmon is one of the most popular things to do on Puget Sound. Every summer, every fisherman in the Puget Sound area waits impatiently for the Chinook Salmon to return and the fishing season to start. There are great fishing spots all over Puget Sound! If you are …
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