TweetOLYMPIA – Sport anglers will have the opportunity to reel in salmon off the Washington coast starting Saturday, June 22. That’s when all four marine areas open daily to fishing for Chinook and coho salmon, said Wendy Beeghley, a fishery manager with … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), along with a consortium of state and tribal partners, today submitted an expanded application to lethally remove California and Steller sea lions preying on threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead runs … Continue reading →
Tweet June 12, 2019/in Advocacy, Featured, News Exempted Fishing Permits were issued by the Pacific Fishery Management Council on April 29, 2019 to two vessels to fish off the U.S. west coast in federal waters (Exclusive Economic Zone) with pelagic longline gear. The listed purpose … Continue reading →
Tweet During this “shoulder season” between salmon and steelhead runs, anglers should turn their attention to trout, shad and warmwater species. For example, Trout continues to be a good bet for the NW Zone – either resident cutts in coastal … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – Scientists with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will fly a drone over a section of Yellow Jacket Creek, a tributary to the Cispus River in Lewis County, on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21. WDFW will … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Open the Icicle River to salmon fishing. Effective date: One hour before official sunrise on June 15 through one hour after official sunset July 31, 2019. Species affected: Hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Location: Icicle River (Chelan County). 1) From the closure signs located … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – Scientists with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will fly a drone over the Johnson Creek fish passage barrier removal project located in the Hoko Watershed in Jefferson County on Tuesday, June 18. WDFW is documenting what the creek … Continue reading →
Tweet NOAA partners managing innovative pilot in Oregon are constructing dam starter structures for beavers to finish building, creating slow water areas for juvenile Coho to thrive. Analogs provide a solid foundation from which beavers can start building their dams. … Continue reading →
TweetFishing rods and tackle are available for loan at six Idaho State Parks Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is eager to announce a new partnership with the Idaho Fish and Game: The State Park Fishing Equipment Loaner Program! The program, which … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Updates Columbia River salmon seasons listed in the 2018-19 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Anglers must release all salmon. Effective date: June 16. Species affected: Salmon and steelhead. Locations: Megler-Astoria Bridge upstream to Priest Rapids Dam. Reason for action: Summer chinook and sockeye runs … Continue reading →
Tweet \\\ Federal Funding Available to Accommodate Transient Boaters in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La.–The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for the Sport Fish Restoration Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG Program). The United States Fish and Wildlife Service designed this … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Opens recreational halibut fishing on Saturday, June 15 in Marine Areas 3 and 4 (Neah Bay and La Push). Opens recreational halibut fishing Thursday, June 20 in Marine Area 2 (Westport) and Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco and Chinook). Opens the nearshore … Continue reading →
Tweet Fish and Wildlife Commission lists pinto abalone as endangered; WDFW advances plans to save valuable and splendid sea snail OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is working with federal and state partners to protect and conserve a species … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – Anglers on a large portion of the Columbia River and many of its tributaries will no longer be required to use barbless hooks when fishing for salmon and steelhead beginning June 1. In March, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission … Continue reading →
TweetMore rivers and streams open to trout on May 22 Many rivers and streams, especially in the NW, SW and SE zones, opened to trout fishing on Wednesday, May 22. These rivers are closed to trout fishing from fall to … Continue reading →
TweetIowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place. “Grab your family and your poles, … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – As anglers plan their summer fishing trips, they should be aware of some changes to Puget Sound salmon seasons as compared to recent years. Projected low returns of several stocks of wild chinook salmon this year prompted … Continue reading →
TweetIt;s summer, get outdoors. https://myodfw.com/articles/2019-free-fishing-days-and-events Related posts: Oregon Late summer fishing for the trout enthusiast TweetTrout get a little glum when water temperatures get too warm. This time of year, focus your trout fishing efforts in places where waters are… … Continue reading →
Tweet With school doors closing, kids (and parents) are anxious to find a fun, easy outdoor summer activity. National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1 – 9) is the perfect time to get the entire family out to a fishing event hosted … Continue reading →
Tweet Gondwana Ecotours Announces New Tour of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula (New Orleans, LA) — Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce a NEW nine day tour exploring the beaches and forests of Washington State’s majestic Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million … Continue reading →
