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New derby leader!

by RHETT WEBER / Slammer Charters
8 anglers caught 16 Lingcod and 56 Black Rockfish. New derby leader!
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

Washington’s clam, oyster, and mussel seasons underway

by WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF / Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Spring low tides earlier than in recent years; some state park beaches remain closed OLYMPIA, WA – Daytime low tides have returned, providing more opportunity for recreational shellfish gathering on many of Washington’s clam, oyster, and mussel beaches that are now
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

18 anglers caught 36 Lingcod and 126 Black Rockfish on Light Tackle

by RHETT WEBER / Slammer Charters
18 anglers caught 36 Lingcod and 126 Black Rockfish on Light Tackle. We only have 3 anglers on the books tomorrow, you should come out and keep them company! Weather looks better than average.
(More...) (Monday, March 17, 2025)

Limits

by RHETT WEBER / Slammer Charters
14 anglers caught 33 lingcod and 100 Black Rockfish. I have 1 angler on the books for Thursday, I’ll take him by himself if y’all don’t want to come too.
(More...) (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)

Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the lower Klickitat River; salmon seasons shortened to support broodstock collection

by WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF / Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to one hatchery fish in the lower river and closes the lower river salmon season beginning May 22. Delays opening of salmon season in the upper river until further notice. Species affected: Salmon Locations, effective dates, and
(More...) (Monday, March 10, 2025)

Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Wind River

by WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF / Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to one fish. Species affected: Salmon and steelhead. Locations, effective dates, and rules:  From the boundary line markers at mouth to 400 feet downstream of Shipherd Falls: March 16, 2025, until further notice: Salmon and hatchery steelhead daily limit
(More...) (Monday, March 10, 2025)

Great day!

by RHETT WEBER / Slammer Charters
Great day! 10 anglers caught limits of lingcod and rockfish! Lots of room midweek and some weekend spots open as well. I will try to give as much weather guidance as I can trust, although the forecasting has been all
(More...) (Monday, March 10, 2025)

WDFW approves Cowlitz River recreational smelt dips for March 12, 15

by WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF / Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
RIDGEFIELD – Smelt dipping will return to the banks of the Cowlitz River as Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved recreational fisheries for Wednesday, March 12 and Saturday, March 15. Dip-netting will be open from 8 a.m. to
(More...) (Monday, March 10, 2025)

Halibut fishing starts April 3 in some Puget Sound marine areas and May 1 in coastal marine areas

by WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF / Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced plans today for the 2025 halibut fishing season, which will kick off April 3 in some Puget Sound marine areas and May 1 in coastal marine areas. “We're fortunate to
(More...) (Friday, March 7, 2025)

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 8; more digs planned through May 3

by WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF / Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, March 8. "The upcoming low tide series occurs before sunset each day resulting in daylight digs,” said Bryce
(More...) (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)

Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 8

by WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF / Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today the recreational coastal bottomfish fishery season opens March 8. New for 2025, is the daily possession limit of five canary rockfish in the coastal recreational bottomfish fishery in Marine Area
(More...) (Friday, February 28, 2025)

It's almost that time again! Are you ready?

by PREDATOR SPORTFISHING STAFF
It's almost that time again! Are you ready? Our first trip will be Sunday, March 9th. Then 7 days a week after that. Call 360-660-5167 to reserve your spot, or book online at www.charterpredator.com #charterboatpredator #fishonpredator #fishon #predatorcharters #westportwashington #lingcod
(More...) (Monday, February 24, 2025)

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