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What comes to mind when you think of “Minter Creek”? I know many many folks have had a bad experience fishing at Minter Creek, but to many it’s an absolute blast. And to some others who have never gone, it’s a great curiosity. You see the numbers, you hear the stories, but you just aren’t quite sure you want to go for it.
This article is for you, the minter creek newb!
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Nov. 4, 2022
Kennedy Creek mouth opens for chum salmon
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Nov. 3, 2022
Chum retention opens in deep South Sound and Carr Inlet
Continue reading “Chum retention opens in deep South Sound and Carr Inlet”Oct. 28, 2022
Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 10
Continue reading “Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 10”Oct. 28, 2022
Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 11
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Oct. 27, 2022
Contact: Region 6 – Montesano, 360-249-4628
Media contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
Fishing on most coastal rivers and tributaries to reopen beginning Saturday, Oct. 29 and Monday, Oct. 31
Continue reading “Fishing on most coastal rivers and tributaries to reopen beginning Saturday, Oct. 29 and Monday, Oct. 31”Oct. 12, 2022
Skagit River from Hwy 9 Bridge to Baker River will be open Oct. 12
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The Wynoochee River originates from the south slopes of the wild and rugged Olympic mountains and winds its way south until it dumps into the Chehalis near Montesano. The often overlooked cousin of the Satsop River when it comes to salmon fishing can still provide decent fishing for coho and chum salmon
Continue reading “Wynoochee River Salmon Fishing 2022”The Satsop river is one of the fishiest tributaries of Chehalis River. The Satsop originates on the south slopes of the majestic Olympic mountains and runs south as three separates forks (west, middle and east) before combining in the last 10 river miles before the confluence with the Chehalis.
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The ever popular Green river originates in the Cascade mountains east of Tacoma, WA but quickly runs into Howard A Hansen Dam (which forms the namesake reservoir) which was created for flood control and water supply. Water released from the dam continues the flow of the Green river to the northwest, through the most heavily populated areas of Pugetropolis.
As it nears the saltwater of Elliot Bay and the city of Seattle it forms the Duwamish waterway. The Green river remains one of the best salmon rivers in the state in terms of sheer numbers of returning salmon and proximity to many people who can readily enjoy the fishery.
This blog article attempts to concentrate in one place the angling opportunity, fishing regulations and hatchery data to make your research and trip planning to the Green River as simple as possible.
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