Where have all the steelhead gone?
Kyle
Washington State Steelhead update January, 2023
We are about halfway through the month of January, and for many folks, the steelhead season in the state of Washington has been predictably frustrating. However, there are some bright spots you should certainly be aware of and some updates to the content here that I want to highlight.
Reviewing my 2022 hunting season
2022 was an incredible year of new hunting experiences and also some challenges and missed opportunities. I want to share what went well, what didn’t and what I’ve learned from it in a way that will hopefully help you on your learning journey as well.
Goose Hunting near Prosser, December 2022
So, as I’ve shared earlier, I’ve got this place in Prosser, WA that I rent out as an AirBnB / VRBO and I’ve been beyond excited to spend time over there myself enjoying the unique harvest opportunities that are more suited for the areas east of the Cascades.
So last weekend, I decided to try my hand at goose hunting!
Chehalis River Winter Steelhead 2022-2023
What’s really going on with the Chehalis River winter steelhead season of 2022-2023? Why are recreational anglers being denied access to consume hatchery steelhead and coho which have been raised for the purpose of consumption via the license fees we’ve spent?
Is this all to protect and conserve the vital wild stocks of steelhead whose numbers have dipped precipitously over the last decade and haven’t shown signs of recovery?
Some of the answers may surprise you…
Washington Coast Steelhead 2023
The long-anticipated (dreaded?) clarity on regulations for the Washington coast steelhead season has arrived. Keep reading to be enlightened (disappointed?)…
2023 Washington Coast Steelhead Preview
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but things are not looking good for our Washington Coastal Steelhead season in 2022-2023, in fact, my “too early prediction” is that we won’t have seasons on *most* of our favorite coastal rivers this year.
Understanding Puyallup River Fishing Regulations 2022
Historically, the Puyallup and Carbon Rivers are places you can fish 7 days a week for several months of the summer/fall, and thousands of people each year look forward to this wonderful part of the calendar.
However, in 2022 the fishing regulations have changed significantly, limiting how many days a week these rivers can be fished and the months they are open. This blog article gets to the bottom of why things changed.
Don’t cancel your Sekiu trip – July 2022!
WDFW Announced recently the closure of salmon fishing in Marine Area 5 on odd days in the month of July which has caused some anglers to consider canceling their trips to Sekiu.
Lewis and Clark Caverns Camping June 2022
We just got back from an incredible camping trip to Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. This post is about our time there as a family and to provide the information you need to have a fantastic trip and camping experience!