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Ocean salmon season starts with a bang as other fisheries heat up around state
Posted by glock on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 (01:36:18) (7299 reads)
Ocean salmon fishing got off to a strong start during the first week in July along the Washington coast, where many anglers went home with two-fish limits. Coho made up the bulk of the catch in most areas, although anglers fishing off Westport have also been catching good numbers of chinook salmon averaging about 18 pounds apiece.
"This fishery is off to the best start we've seen in several years," said Doug Milward, ocean salmon manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). "The fish are good-sized, and anglers are catching them all along the coast."
On the southern coast, Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) is open daily for salmon fishing, while Marine Area 2 (Westport) is open Sundays through Thursdays. On the north coast, Marine Areas 3 (La Push) and 4 (Neah Bay) are open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
As in past years, anglers are required to release any coho salmon not identified as a hatchery fish by a missing adipose fin and a healed scar. Anglers are advised to check WDFW's Fishing in Washington rules pamphlet (http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/fishregs.htm) for additional regulations in effect for coastal salmon fishing and other fisheries under way throughout the state.
Like Dungeness crab, for example. Recreational crab fishing is now open in all areas of Puget Sound, except the waters north of the San Juan Islands (Marine Area 7 North), which open Aug. 15. Rich Childers, WDFW shellfish policy coordinator, said the fishery is again drawing a big turnout, and that he's heard from a number of fishers.
"Some people say, `Wow, there's crab everywhere!' Others aren't doing as well," Childers said. "It's important to remember that crabbing is like any other kind of fishing - just because you pull up an empty pot doesn't mean there aren't crab down there. The best thing to do is move and come back another time."
Childers reminds crabbers that WDFW has implemented several changes in the catch-card reporting system - including on-line reporting. For more information on catch reporting and other crabbing rules, see http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/crab/index.htm on the WDFW website.
Holding out for halibut? Anglers will have one more day - Sunday, July 22 - to catch a big flatfish in marine areas 3 and 4 off the north coast. The fishery will open at 12:01 a.m. and run until 11:59 p.m. that day.
With temperatures rising and several major wildfires now burning around the state, wildlife managers are urging campers and others spending time outdoors to be especially careful not to spark another blaze. They note that fireworks are not allowed on any water-access sites or wildlife areas WDFW owns or manages across the state. Campfires are also prohibited, except at a few areas with designated metal fire rings or pits.
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Anglers fishing portions of Puget Sound reminded to properly release wild chinoo
Posted by glock on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 (01:27:20) (8957 reads)
OLYMPIA – With summer salmon fisheries getting under way, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding anglers fishing in several areas of Puget Sound to carefully release any wild chinook they catch.
Under state mark-selective fishing rules, anglers fishing this summer in six marine areas of Puget Sound are required to release any chinook salmon with an intact adipose fin. Hatchery fish, which are marked with a clipped adipose fin, may be retained.
Anglers participating in these fisheries are required to use single-point barbless hooks and must properly release any wild chinook.
“People need to be aware that we’ve added seven new mark-selective fisheries for chinook in Puget Sound – four in the summer and three in the winter,” said Steve Thiesfeld, Puget Sound recreational salmon manager for WDFW. “Most anglers are good about following the rules, but they should still double-check the regulation pamphlet before heading out.”
While most summer chinook selective fisheries begin in July, two have already started. Marine areas 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) and 13 (South Puget Sound) are open for hatchery chinook salmon through September
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North Western Rivers
Posted by fishingtherivers on Sunday, July 08, 2007 (07:46:35) (7445 reads)
Well the Samish opened up as usual...dead...Should hope to see some early Kings by mid July early August...everybody get thier jigs ready..Ukulet is jumping with silvers so the run is looking good... The pink run on the skagit has been closed, but the Skykomish looks like it will have a state record year on Pink numbers.. The stilli is looking good for silvers this year after last years bummer year.. The Nooksack looks good for kings and silvers this year....it's still a better river to drift than slog the banks ..Eggs still being the favorite I havent seen the projected numbers yet on the rivers but they are in good shape so far. We will see how long that lasts depending on rain. I will keep an active post as soon as the kings hit the Samish and hopefully we will have the 20# average size like last year
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Catch trout, salmon, sturgeon on Free Fishing Weekend
Posted by glock on Monday, June 04, 2007 (05:21:41) (8293 reads)
Anglers are reeling in sturgeon and shad on the lower Columbia River, lingcod off the coast and trout from lakes throughout the state. And, starting June 1, rivers and streams on both sides of the Cascades will open to fishing for trout and - in some cases - spring chinook salmon.
Sound like fun? Washingtonians who are interested in fishing but haven't tried it have a perfect chance to do so during Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled June 9-10.
During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing in Washington state. Also, no vehicle use permit will be required during Free Fishing Weekend to park at any of the 500 water-access sites maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
"Free Fishing Weekend is a great time to revive an old hobby or to introduce friends and family to fishing," said Joe Hymer, a WDFW fish biologist. "Adults can introduce kids to fishing on a wide variety of waters around the state."
While no licenses are required on Free Fishing Weekend, other rules such as size limits, bag limits and season closures will still be in effect. (For example, no crab fishing will be allowed in Puget Sound during Free Fishing Weekend, because the fishery will still be closed as of June 9-10.) Anglers will also be required to complete a catch record card for any salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut they catch.
Catch record cards and WDFW's Fishing in Washington rules pamphlet are available free at hundreds of sporting goods stores and other license dealers throughout the state. The rules pamphlet is also posted at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/fishregs.htm.
Of course, fishing opportunities don't begin or end with Free Fishing Weekend. Those with a fishing license might want to consider heading to the north coast for halibut openings May 31, June 19 and June 21. Others can look forward to the first round of crab openings, set for June 18 in marine areas 4 (Neah Bay), 5 (Sekiu) and 13 (south Puget Sound).
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Fishing improves with the change of season
Posted by glock on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 (19:08:25) (7372 reads)
With spring fast approaching, improving weather and new recreational opportunities have given anglers new reasons to venture outdoors.
In western Washington, fishing has been good under increasingly sunny skies for blackmouth salmon on Puget Sound and steelhead on the Olympic Peninsula. On the lower Columbia River, anglers have landed the first spring chinook of the season.
East of the Cascades, anglers have been taking advantage of warmer temperatures to fish newly opened trout lakes, many covered by ice only a few weeks ago.
"Participation and catch rates will pick up at these lakes when our weather stabilizes and spring advances," said Jeff Korth, a fish biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Anglers aren't the only ones enjoying the change of season. Thousands of geese, ducks and other birds are descending on waterways throughout the state in their annual northward migration, drawing increasing numbers of birders into the field.
Other outdoor events worth noting in the coming weeks are:
March 16-18 - A razor clam dig is tentatively scheduled at several ocean beaches on evening tides. Final word on the dig will be announced once marine toxin tests determine whether clams on those beaches are safe to eat.
March 30-April 1 - Olympic Peninsula Birdfest in Sequim. The event features field trips, a salmon bake and a Protection Island boat trip. For information, call 360-681-4076.
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