Fishing Update for February 2025, Blackmouth, Steelhead, and Fish Politics

Steelhead after drift boat trip in SW Washington

Unlike many times when I get inspired to write, I have a few things to say about many different topics as opposed to much to say about one topic. There are things you absolutely need to know as we head into March, which is typically an extremely active month of harvest recreation activity in the PNW.

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Harvesting Oysters near Tacoma

shucked oyster
scraping the top of the oyster shell

Raw Oysters – One of the most well-known delicacies associated with the Pacific Northwest. You might pay north of 20$ for a dozen Oysters at market prices and even more if you want them served to you at a nice restaurant on a half shell. What if I told you, that you could get them for free at dozens of public beaches around Puget Sound?

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