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What an awesome morning on Lake Roosevelt today. Lots of big beautiful triploids plus 1 - 20" kokanee and, the big fish of the season so far, a massive 24" 5 and 1/2 lb slab Kokanee! Give me a call and

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers today confirmed razor clam digging reopens at Copalis Beach on Friday, Feb. 3, followed by additional opportunities on Feb. 5 and Feb. 7. "Copalis Beach still remains the only location

            Wow! What an awesome day today on Lake Roosevelt. Along with our 15 keeper fish, we released an additional 5 smaller Kokanee. It's going to be a great season on the big lake!   #blackysguideservice   #blackysfishing #rockymountaintackle #nwbaitandscent #velocityrods #teamrmt #teamvelocity #lakeroosevelt #fish

CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Wednesday, Jan. 25 will be the last day to retain sturgeon in The Dalles Pool (mainstem Columbia River from The Dalles Dam upstream to John Day Dam and adjacent tributaries) and Sunday, Jan. 29 will be the last day

Two of a few Uniflite Salty Dogs,in the Puget Sound charter fleet headed to the Edmonds moorage!Our winter chinook “Blackmouth” season opens up February 1st! We got a spot for you or your group on the Doghouse. Www.Nwfishingcharters.Com @cannondownriggers @humminbirdfishing

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today shellfish managers confirmed razor clam digging reopens at Copalis Beach only on Saturday, Jan. 21, followed by additional opportunities on Jan. 23 and Jan. 25. "We know this is short notice but promised

What a way to start off our 2023 fishing year. Lake Roosevelt is already fishing fantastic. We should have an incredible spring season. Don't delay. Book your trips now for prime days! It's goingnto be a season to remember! #blackysguideservice #blackysfishing

Effective Jan. 6 through March 31, 2023, the Columbia River mainstem is closed to both angling for and retention of steelhead from The Dalles Dam upstream to the Oregon/Washington border (upstream of McNary Dam). The rule has been modified to

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking applications for a volunteer committee that advises the Department on Puget Sound recreational crab and shrimp fishing issues. The Recreational Crab and Shrimp Advisory Committee (RCSAC) provides an important

OLYMPIA – The recreational razor clam season on all coastal beaches remains closed until further notice, shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. Razor clam test results released on Dec. 22 indicate domoic acid levels

COLUMBIA RIVER FISHERY NOTICE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/management/columbia-river WDFW and ODFW ask for your input on recreational fall Chinook salmon seasons in the mainstem Columbia River. Please complete this survey at https://publicinput.com/columbiariverfallchinook no later than Jan.

Biennial report outlines adaptive management recommendations for recreational boaters, commercial whale watching operators  OLYMPIA – A new report released by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recommends that the Legislature increase the vessel buffer for recreational boaters, commercial whale