We received great news for Washington’s Coastal Steelheaders! Steelhead run forecasts look to be the best we’ve seen in years, and many of the rivers of the Washington Coast will be open for Steelhead fishing (for at least part of the winter) for the first time in years. We wrote up a thorough post at …
Winter Steelhead

Mid-April Fishing Report – Seattle & Washington State 2023
Great fishing options abound this April in Seattle and the rest of Washington State! Get in on some great Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Steelhead and Trout Fishing!
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Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – February 2022
Blue bird skies kept me outside most of today, but I buckled down and decided to finish up the February fishing report! Lots going on already, and February has some great fishing options for just about everyone! Salmon Fishing Report Puget Sound Winter Chinook is the main focus for February Salmon fishing. Some of my …
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Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – January 2022
Frigid winter weather isn’t going to keep us off the water here in Washington State! For those of us that are eager to get out, we have some great Salmon, Steelhead and Trout fisheries, coastal Razor Clams to dig, and Puget Sound squid to catch. All the fisheries mentioned are bright spots so far, and …
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Seattle and Washington State Fishing Report – December 2021
Happy winter everyone, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed time with family, and I wanted to send out a reminder that there are still plenty of great fishing opportunities happening around town and across Washington State. Puget Sound Crabbing I feel blessed to be able to get another shot at Dungeness …
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Seattle and Washington Fishing Report – January 2021
January Salmon Fishing Options New Years Day offers us the beginning of a favorite local fishery for Puget Sound Blackmouth Salmon. Fishing for these resident Chinook Salmon is a bright spot for saltwater anglers around the Seattle area. Throughout Puget Sound, Blackmouth can be kept if they are at least 22″ and hatchery-clipped. This year’s …
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How to Tie a Simple Marabou Steelhead Jig
Float fishing with a bobber and jig is a killer technique for Steelhead! Although there are many variations of the Steelhead Jig, a basic marabou jig can be a great way to break into jig tying. It’s simple and easy to tie. Here is your step by step tutorial. What you’ll need: How to start …

Addicted Alaska 2 – Alaskan Steelhead Fishing (Full Movie)
The guys over at Addicted Fishing are at it again! I always enjoy their videos, as they have a real passion for fishing in the Pacific Northwest and do a great job to shar that passion. The footage they captured on their Alaskan Steelhead Fishing adventure is amazing. Check it out and get motivated!
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New Steelhead Egg Clusters from Western Fishing Operations
Yesterday evening I got caught up in a heavy snow flurry on Highway 18 at the Tiger Mountain Summit. I thought to myself, winter is here early… and it won’t be long before frigid early mornings, launching my drift boat, and Winter Steelhead fishing! Instead of calling it a day, I ended up in my …
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Steelhead Fishing Opens on Columbia River
Eastern Washington Steelhead anglers will get a large section of the Columbia River to fish once again. With over 113,000 Steelhead already over Bonneville Dam, it should be good fishing! Date: November 1, 2020 Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to open hatchery steelhead retention from the Dalles Dam to the Highway 395 Bridge …

8 Amazing Techniques to Catch Winter Steelhead
The most popular quarry found in our Pacific Northwest rivers is the Winter Steelhead, we will teach you how to catch them. Although most of our rivers host Steelhead throughout much of the year, it is the winter months that bring in strong numbers of fish and plenty of excitement. I want to share with …

The Best 15 Lures for Winter Steelhead Fishing
Chilly winter weather brings a lot of excitement for fishermen around the Pacific Northwest. Winter Steelhead fishing is one of the favorite targets for anglers from December through April. Here are a few of my favorite Winter Steelhead lures for tackling your next trophy. A variety of Winter Steelhead fishing techniques utilize these lures, so …

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 …
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