RV Camping Ocean Shores August 2020

Sunset over Copalis
Sunset over the Copalis

The beaches north of Grays Harbor such as Ocean Shores and further north to Copalis are incredible places to explore, hike, and experience. Because these are a few hours away though, you need a good base of operations, and the Driftwood RV Resort and Campground near Copalis provided just such a place.

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Puget Sound Fishing Report Week ending July 18th, 2020

MA13 short but fat king
MA13 short, but fat king

I’ve been spending way too much idle time glancing at Facebook posts of all the salmon being caught out in Sekiu. Ahhh! It’s killing me to not be back out there. We had an epic time though on the opener and it sounds like it has been absolutely packed with people since then. This report is about what’s going on closer to home though, so let’s dig in!

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Shrimp Ceviche Tostada Recipe

Spot Shrimp Ceviche Tostada finished
Spot Shrimp Ceviche Tostada a la Victor finished product

Last summer on a trip to Puerto Vallarta my friend and I stayed with her aunt and uncle.  This is basically his recipe.  He served it on tostadas in a way I had never had, but was delicious.  We spread mayo on the tostada before adding the ceviche and toppings.   I swear it is incredible.  Everyone I have ever served has said so.

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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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