Seattle Washington Fishing Blog
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 little out of place fishing around the kicker boats. But we …
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 15 to 25 pound Halibut, or …
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 marine areas is in peak mode right …
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
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 the rod, and work the bait …
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 …
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 the 90' to 110' zone on the edge of Mid Channel, trolling as …
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 …
Throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, summer months are a time to harvest salmon and put them away for the lean times of winter. We recently made a trip to Sekiu, Washington and salmon fishing was good! I returned home with a couple really nice Chinook fillets and decided to put them up in jars for later in the year. The beauty of …
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
Sean, Mitch, Cooper and I logged four days on the water at Sekiu. What a week! Chinook Salmon fishing was really good last week for the opener, so it was an easy sell to drive up to Mason's Resort. This is my second trip up there and it's my new favorite place to set up fish camp. Cooper with a nice one! Opening week in Sekiu had the perfect …
Cruising across the water, with the promise of the new day and a new opportunity to catch salmon mooching! It is an early summer morning and you are cruising across the Sound, on your way to the fishing grounds. The moment before sunrise has lit up the thin horizon with a brilliant pink light at your stern. There is a crisp breeze on your face. …
July is one of the most epic months in the Seattle area and Washington State for fishing opportunities. You might as well burn all your vacation time because this month is going to be a doozey for fishing. July is by far my favorite month on the fishing calendar. We have a lot to cover, but I’ll try and keep it as brief as I can. New 2020/2021 …
Summer salmon fishing season is finally upon us here in Seattle and the rest of Puget Sound! Good friends Ross and Bianca joined me this morning for another great day on Puget Sound. Fishing has been pretty good for Resident Coho Salmon, so we decided to start out trolling at Jeff Head. Me and Miles ready to net a nice Coho Salmon that Bianca …
Puget Sound Marine Area 10 Salmon Fishing – June 19, 2020Read More
