Fishing

Summer and early fall bring albacore, aka longfin, tuna to the wild, open waters of the Pacific off our coast. Get started with your epic adventure right here! Words: Norris …

The heat is on and so is the fishing in the Pacific Northwest! Salmon, tuna, crab… all lined up for you to bring home the eats this time of year. …

Brothers and sisters, we’re ready to fish! June is a great time to kick off the festivities. It’s been a long winter, so time to get that boat ready and …

Marine areas 11 and 13 will remain closed for recreational, commercial, and tribal crabbing this summer, announced the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Marine Area 11 includes Tacoma …

Nothing says spring in the Northwest more than appreciating the local seafood we have available here. Dungeness crabs have always been an absolute favorite of mine amongst the varied local …

After much debate over the looming threat of declining salmon populations, the Pacific Fishery Management Council came to an agreement for the 2018 fishing season that aims to meet conservation …

Hauling in halibut is reel hard work. May is full of opportunity to get out and get some seafood. Whether we’re talking about north or south of the Canadian border, …

Thinking of a trip to a different fishing ground? The Columbia River near Portland is close and comfy. For April I’d like to add some fuel to your fishing fool …

Returning veterans had a great time with Salmon for Soldiers at the Roche Harbor Salmon classic. Blackmouth for everyone!   March means spring has sprung and salmon will be sought …

Snow, sleet, or sun…you can get it all in February fishing in the Northwest!   February fishing in the Northwest will have some opportunities in the salt, and a lot …

Gary March of Worley, Idaho, an avid angler, is the winner of the 2017 West Marine Northwest Salmon Derby Series’ raffle grand prize: a fully-equipped, 22’ Hewescraft OceanPro aluminum boat …

Two unusual Washington state sportfish records fell on the weekend of September 23 and 24, 2017 according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The first was the state …