Marine Area 13 Chum Fishing, November 2019

South Sound November calm conditions
South Sound November calm conditions

Puget Sound salmon fishing has tailored off significantly as coho runs are fully in the rivers (some runs like the Puyallup are basically over). Chum are now making their way through Puget Sound, but there is some bad news on that front we will dive into.

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Lake 22 Hike

Lake 22 hike mt pilchuck barely in view
Mt Pilchuck barely in view

It’s fall and you might be looking to hit that popular summer hike that you are hoping has less foot traffic on it now. Lake 22 would not be such a hike, but the views and the trail are worth braving the crowds.

As we made our way down, we probably passed 30-40 people and saw another 20 staging near the trailhead with a completely full parking lot by 10 am on a Saturday in late October.

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First time deer hunting

Successful whitetail hunt
Successful whitetail hunt

The very first fishing trip I remember was an amazing and epic trip to Lake Curlew in north eastern Washington.

We caught rainbow trout to our heart’s content. As many fish as we hooked, I think I was the one who ultimately was hooked, as I’ve not been able to go very long without thinking about fishing after that trip.

We went back to Curlew a few more times and the drive up would always be one of the best parts. The beauty of the hills, mountains, and woods of northeastern Washington was truly enchanting to me.

Returning to this area for the first deer hunt of my lifetime seemed fitting and driving past the lake filled my mind with these memories.

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Puget Sound Coho Fishing update – September 2019

Salmon for Soldiers 2019
Salmon for Soldiers 2019

Salmon for Soldiers is an amazing event where the recreational boating and sport fishing community get an opportunity to give back to the veterans who have proudly served our country. I highly recommend it for anyone with a boat and a desire to give back.

I also highly recommend it for any active duty, returning from deployment, or retired military. Words on a blog post and a few pictures do not adequately describe the range of emotions and the amount of positivity generated at this gathering.

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