Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Action: Lake Wenatchee opens for sockeye salmon fishing. Effective date/time: Aug. 3, 2013, (one hour before official sunrise) until further notice. Species affected: Sockeye salmon Daily limit: Two sockeye, 12 inches in length or greater. Location: Lake Wenatchee (Chelan Co.) Reason for action: To date, more than 27,000 fish have made passage at Tumwater Dam on the Wenatchee River. About 30,000 total sockeye are projected with 7,000 estimated to be available for harvest above the natural... Full story
OLYMPIA - Starting Sunday, Aug. 4, anglers fishing in ocean waters off Westport can keep up to two chinook salmon as part of their two-salmon daily limit. With that change, anglers will be allowed to keep two chinook per day in ocean waters off Westport (Marine Area 2), LaPush (Marine Area 3) and Neah Bay (Marine Area 4). Those fishing Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) will continue to be limited to one chinook as part of their two-salmon daily limit. All ocean areas are open to salmon fishing seven days... Full story
Overview Windy weather and a morning-only bite foiled many boats going into the weekend, but a few managed to deck one or two tuna per rod out on the bluefin grounds. Some boats opted to fish for yellowtail, white seabass and halibut near islands. Here’s how Randy Toussaint of the Royal Star put it August 2: “We got off to a nice start with a grey bite for 40 bluefin but the rest of the day produced very little aside from a few flats (dorado) and small bluefin tuna. Overall, a down day for the... Full story
There are a series of public meetings this week and next to get angler input on the 2014 sport halibut fishery and the 2015 and 2016 sport bottomfish (groundfish) fishery. These meetings are the opportunity for anglers to talk with ODFW about ideas they have for future fisheries. All meetings will start at 7 pm. They will be Tuesday, August 6 at the Tillamook ODFW office conference room, 4907 Third St. Tillamook Wednesday, August 7 at the Newport Holiday Inn Express , 135 SE 32nd St, Newport... Full story
An army of volunteers began arriving at sunup at Shelter Island pier, 1776 Shelter Island Drive, Saturday August 3rd. San Diego Sportfishing Council event coordinator Vic Gamboa led the team of volunteers provided by International Game Fish Association (IGFA), United Pier and Shore Anglers Club, San Diego Rod & Reel Club and San Diego Anglers. Staging for free 11th Annual Young Angler Tournament went quickly as the team performed like a well oiled machine. Registration of the 100 participating young anglers went quickly and each angler was... Full story
Warmwater fishing While trout fishing has slowed in many locations due to high air and water temperatures, warmwater fish like bass, bluegill and yellow perch continue to offer opportunities for good fishing. Our warmwater fishing webpage is a great place to get started, and you’ll find the latest condition updates here in the Recreation Report. Head out to the high lakes With temperatures high now might be a good time to head out to Oregon’s high mountains. Many mountain lakes available for... Full story
OLYMPIA - Beginning Saturday (Aug. 10), anglers fishing ocean waters off La Push (Marine Area 3) and Neah Bay (Marine Area 4, west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line) will be restricted to one chinook as part of their daily limit of two salmon to increase the likelihood of providing a season-long fishery. Anglers fishing those waters have been allowed to retain two chinook a day since June 29, but high catch rates for chinook off the northern coast prompted fishery managers to make a change, said Pat P... Full story
The early June awards party at the Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, honored the best anglers of the 2013 International Yellowtail Derby. Marc Nunes of Point Loma was the overall Yellowtail (YT) winner with a 35-pound fish he caught off La Jolla on live bait. He was rewarded with $5,000 in cash and prizes and his weight in Ballast Point Pale Ale, measured by the Scale-O-Ale and witnessed by anglers and friends. Second place was Greg Trompas, with a 32-pound, 5-ounce YT and also was in third place... Full story
OLYMPIA - Three sections of the Snake River will reopen to fishing for hatchery spring chinook salmon, beginning with a stretch of the river near Clarkston later this week, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. The Clarkston section of the river will be open Friday and Saturday each week beginning June 14-15. The two other sections of the river that will reopen to spring chinook salmon fishing include a section below Ice Harbor Dam that will be open Monday of each week beginning June 17, and a section near... Full story
Columbia River Subarea—There has been approximately 3,100 pounds landed. This leaves approximately 6,300 pounds (67%) of the spring quota remaining. Average weight so far this season is 16 pounds. This fishery is open every Friday-Sunday. Central Oregon Coast Subarea Spring All-Depth season—Through the June 6-8 opener, the total landings are 85,512 pounds. The weather during the last opening kept many anglers off the water. Landings last week were approximately 10,000 pounds. This leaves 35,435 pounds or 29% of the spring all-depth quota rem...
Anglers are invited to take advantage of unlimited bag and possession limits for trout at C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge Reservoir) until April 1, 2014. Because the Salt River Project is pumping water from C.C. Cragin until Nov. 1, there is a potential fish kill due to the lower water levels. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission recently approved a new regulation to give the public an opportunity to fish for these trout as the water is drawn during the summer and trout become more vulnerable to being... Full story
Tip Of The Week If you're bass fishing and having a hard time with standard techniques such as the dropshot or Texas rig, try something a little different: Flick-shaking. This method can include a 1/16-ounce jig hook, and a 5 ½-inch flick shake worm (made by Jackall or Bass Pro Shops). Hook the worm right in the middle so that it’s whacky style. Try a spinning rod and 8-pound test line. As the jig sinks, pull up a bit to see if a bass is hitting the worm on the fall. Once the bait hits the bo... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public input in the development of new hunting and fishing license structure and fees, as authorized by the recent passage of Senate Bill 1223. For information on the new concept licenses go to www.azgfd.gov/licensesimplification. This site also includes Web casts of the Phoenix public meeting, a PDF copy of the PowerPoint presentation and handout, and information on how to provide comment and input. It’s important to keep in mind that the l... Full story
Phase two of public input process begins; comments accepted through July 20, webcast to be conducted on June 25 The Arizona Game and Fish Commission approved a draft hunting and fishing license structure and license/tag fees at its June 15 meeting in Payson, Ariz. The proposal will now be taken to the public for a 30-day comment period from June 20 to July 20, 2013. A webcast on the draft structure and fees will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25. The webcast can be viewed at www.azgfd.g... Full story
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Two leading boating education organizations with a history of making boating education easy and affordable, have teamed up to offer a fully interactive online seminar for those First Mates who may find themselves needing to take command of the family boat. “Partner in Command,” from the US Power Squadrons (USPS), in partnership with the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety, aims to acquaint the First Mate with basic skills he or she may need in an emergency. The seminar is no... Full story
With catfish stockings at all Phoenix and Tucson urban waters on hold during the summer months, fishing becomes more challenging, requiring anglers to be adaptable, patient and persistent. Plenty of wily catfish still lurk the depths of the lakes, especially larger lakes of more than 4 acres. Catfishing is fair for anglers using worms, stink baits, or shrimp fished on the bottom. Catfish can be caught throughout the day, but are most active when the sun goes down. Most catfish are from 14-18... Full story
One week after the spring fishing peak and fishing is still good. A lingering cold front has slowed fishing for bass slightly but stripers continue to eat bait in the southern lake. One disturbing note is that lake level is still going down, making it uncertain that the lake will rise much during the normal runoff period. There is still time but the runoff is slow to start. A lower lake leaves brush out of the water and causes access problems at some ramps. Hite ramp is closed but other ramps at... Full story
Derby Anglers weighed in their catch from Mexican waters and Coastal San Diego. Fish were weighed in from 7# 7 oz to 58# 6oz. Here are a couple of shots of the winning fish and winning Team. Greg Trompass was the winner with the 54# 4oz white Seabass, they also had a 40+ Sht seabass and a 30# yellowtail. The bit is on in both the Coronados and La Jolla. On monday a 58# 6 oz Sht seabass was weighed in claim 1st place in the white seabass division.... Full story
This National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, do something different. Take a friend out boating, sailing and fishing and show him/her a good time — and how easy it is to keep everyone aboard safe. Giving your guests a short pre-departure talk about important safety gear and tips for safe operation could go a long way in making sure the day stays fun. The following list of six tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety takes fewer than six minutes to share with guests: 1. Most newcomers to... Full story
Boating and swimming go hand-in-hand, but unlike a public pool or beach, boaters can't count on a lifeguard to watch over them. As this summer's sweltering heat wave drives more boaters to dive into the deep blue, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety has these seven swimming tips: 1. Always ensure the engine is off. The best way to do this is to remove the key from the ignition, leaving it in plain view so everyone knows it won't start. 2. At marinas, stray electric current from poorly... Full story
Action: The early hatchery steelhead season on the lower portions of the Green and South Fork Toutle rivers (Cowlitz County) is open from the last Saturday in May through May 31. Species affected: All game fish, including steelhead. Effective dates: May 25 through May 31, 2013. Locations: Green River from the mouth to 400' below the water intake at the upper end of the hatchery. South Fork Toutle River from the mouth to the 4700 Road Bridge. Other information: From May 25-May 31 anglers will hav... Full story
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Water enthusiasts should take serious precautions against cold temperatures and swift currents when in or near water this spring. Despite this year’s below-normal snowfall, the spring snowmelt can still result in swift and cold river flows that can create treacherous conditions for all recreationists – waders, swimmers, paddlers, boaters, anglers, and even hikers cooling off at the water’s edge. The utility and state departments cautioned that even though the water content... Full story
OLYMPIA - The sport fishery for hatchery spring chinook salmon and hatchery steelhead will reopen Saturday (May 25) on the lower Columbia River under an agreement reached today by fishery managers from Washington and Oregon. The fishery is scheduled to run through June 15 from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line near the mouth of the river to the deadline below Bonneville Dam. For boat anglers, the upriver boundary is Beacon Rock. Anglers may retain one adult hatchery chinook salmon as part of... Full story
The June 9 Awards party was at the Bali Hai Restaurant honored the best anglers. Marc Nunes of Point Loma was the overall Yellowtail (YT) winner with a 35# fish he caught off La Jolla on live bait. He was rewarded with $5,000 in cash and prizes and his weight in Ballast Point Pale Ale, measured by the Scale-O-Ale and witnessed by anglers and friends. Second place was Greg Trompas, with a 32# 5oz YT who also was in 3rd place in White Seabass (WSB) at 59# 4oz. Neil Barbour in 3rd place YT with a... Full story
OLYMPIA - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to retain the current fishing season for cabezon in Puget Sound during a meeting today in Olympia. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), decided against a proposal that would have limited the fishing season for cabezon by several months. Instead, the commission kept in place the current season and deferred further action to determine the effect of other fishing restrictions adopted in recent... Full story
