We got out and fished for blackmouth in MA10 on Jan 10th, 2022 and had some great results!
Chinook
2021 Draft / Proposed Puget Sound Salmon Seasons
We are now within a week or so from getting the final 2021 Puget Sound Salmon Seasons, and based on what’s in the proposed / draft version, it’s mostly good news for the summer salmon season, though 2022 Blackmouth is still a problem.
Columbia River Springer Fishing 2021
The 2021 Columbia River Springer Fishing Season is just achieving lift-off! The smelt are gone, and the fish are coming in and starting to trickle over the dams. Let’s go!
Sekiu Fishing for Blackmouth and Ling March 2021
We recently got back from a trip to Sekiu in the middle of March 2021 where we fished for blackmouth and bottom fish like lingcod, cabezon, and black rockfish (sea bass).
The entire trip was incredible from start to finish. If you have a few days to get away to Sekiu, it’s a must-visit fishing destination when the season is going. Let’s get to the trip details!
Puget Sound Salmon Forecasts 2021
The 2021 Puget Sound Salmon Forecasts have been released! Here’s my coverage of what was shared via Zoom by WDFW.
2021 Puget Sound Blackmouth Opener Fishing Report
I was able to get out on the January 1st, 2021 Blackmouth opener on the Puget Sound. We braved the wind and modest opener participation to put a nice keeper in the boat. Here is my detailed fishing trip report.
2021 Puget Sound Salmon Seasons
2021 Salmon seasons are now finalized as the North of Falcon process which determines the sport fishing seasons working with the tribes, concludes.
Marine Area 5 (Sekiu) is currently open until April 30th for hatchery chinook. Marine Area 13 is the only place to fish for hatchery chinook in May. Starting in June and into July, the opportunity expands considerably, see the details below.
Olympic Peninsula Salmon Fishing October 2020
Every year a group of friends and I head to the Olympic Peninsula to experience some of the most epic salmon fishing in the entire Pacific Northwest. Every year gives you a different curve ball, but we always find the fish and have an incredible experience and 2020 was no exception.
Neah Bay Fishing Trip August 2020
Camping and fishing Neah Bay for a prime week in July/August? This fishing trip report is a must-read! We had an incredible time catching limits of salmon and bottom fish in the Neah Bay and Sekiu area.
Puget Sound Fishing Report Week ending July 25th, 2020
This week was a mixed bag for many anglers fishing for salmon in Puget Sound. There are kings rounding the corner and coming in, but success has been scattered over multiple locations and techniques.
As I mentioned in last week’s report, there is so much bait between the Strait and Sound, that these salmon are in no hurry. Let’s dig in!