Sekiu Fishing Report July 2020

Sekiu big king boat background
Sekiu big king

Sekiu (pronounced CQ) has been on fire since it opened on July 1st, 2020. My friend who went fishing with me on the opener said it was the best salmon fishing he’s ever experienced.

I’m seeing multiple people with full limits by 9 am in the morning. That’s 6 kings for 3 people by 9 am…

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Puget Sound Crab Season 2020

Wonderful dungies
Wonderful dungies!

WDFW has announced the exact details for the opening of the 2020 Winter Puget Sound crab season. There won’t be as many folks on the water and the crab will be larger with more meat on them.

Time to get more tasty Dungeness crab!

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2020 Puget Sound Spot Shrimp Season

Decent shrimp pot pull in the Strait

What is it about shrimping that captures so much of the passion and energy of the Puget Sound outdoor enthusiast?

Is it that these are the best-tasting critters in our local waters? Or is it the “closet deadliest catch persona” we all have buried deep within us somewhere?

Whatever it is, it is clear, that we love our spot shrimp and the process of catching them. The much anticipated 2020 Puget Sound Spot Shrimp Season has been announced, let’s get to the details!

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WDFW To Re-Open Fishing and Hunting

WDFW Open some fishing and hunting on May 5

On April 27th, WDFW and the Governor of Washington State announced the opening of several fishing and hunting opportunities starting May 5th, 2020. And for most of us who’ve been following along here…It’s about time! What does that mean for you? Where will you be fishing on May 5th? We will share our thoughts below.

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Westport Bottom Fishing March 2020

Hooked up on rock fish and seabass

Things seem to be changing quickly in terms of recreational opportunities as the state shuts down.

The city of Westport recently shut down all hotels, vacation rentals, and ways for non-residents to stay in an effort to keep people away and stop the spread.

This whole virus mess will pass. When it does, making a trip to Westport for bottom fishing is something you should strongly consider. This whole virus mess will pass. When it does, making a trip to Westport for bottom fishing is something you should strongly consider.

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Orting Foothills Trail Biking

The Foothills Trail runs parallel to the Carbon River
The Foothills Trail runs parallel to the Carbon River for a stretch near the town of Orting

Okay, so maybe you can’t quite convince your family to join you on an epic quest for winter steelhead or blackmouth, but recreating outside together is an essential part of experiencing the PNW Best Life.

Last week, we were finally rewarded with a nice stretch of sun, and that pattern looks to repeat for most of this week as well. All bets are off after that! So why not dust off the ole bike and get the family out riding (or walking) on the awesome Foothills Trail near Orting, WA?

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