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  • Meeting Set To Discuss Management Options For Fall Fisheries On Kalama, Washougal Rivers

    WDFW|Jul 1, 2015

    VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a public meeting July 30 to discuss salmon-management policies on the Kalama and Washougal rivers. The meeting is scheduled 6-8 p.m. at WDFW’s Region 5 Office, 2108 Grand Blvd., in Vancouver. Cindy LeFleur, WDFW regional fish manager, said fishery managers want to talk with anglers and others who attend the meeting about ways to implement hatchery reform actions designed to support the recovery of wild salmon and... Full story

  • Meetings Scheduled On Planned Rotenone Treatments Of Eastern Washington Waters

    WDFW|Jul 1, 2015

    OLYMPIA – State fishery managers will host four public meetings in late July to discuss plans to treat several lakes and a stream in eastern Washington with rotenone, a naturally occurring pesticide commonly used to remove undesirable and illegally stocked fish species from lakes and streams. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing to treat No Name Lake in Pend Oreille County; Williams and Badger lakes in Spokane County; and Green and Lower (Little) Green lakes, Rat La... Full story

  • Anglers Limited To 1 Chinook Per Day Off La Push And Neah Bay

    WDFW|Jul 1, 2015

    OLYMPIA – Beginning Friday, July 24, anglers fishing ocean waters off La Push and Neah Bay will be restricted to one chinook per day 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 per day since June 13. High catch rates for chinook off the northern coast have prompted this change, said Doug Milward, ocean salmon manager for the Washington Department of Fish and W... Full story

  • Chinook Salmon Fishing In Marine Area 9 Will Close At The End Of The Day Sunday

    WDFW|Jul 1, 2015

    OLYMPIA – The recreational chinook salmon fishery in Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) will close at the end of the day, Sunday, July 26, when state fishery managers expect the catch quota to be met. Fishing for coho and pink salmon in Marine Area 9 will remain open but all chinook must be released. The daily limit for the area will be two salmon plus two additional pink salmon. Anglers fishing from the Edmonds Fishing Pier can still retain chinook. “Anglers have been doing well since the fis... Full story

  • Coho Salmon Caught In Lower Columbia Must Be Released Under New Fishing Rule

    WDFW|Jul 1, 2015

    OLYMPIA – The early arrival of coho salmon in the lower Columbia River has prompted state fishery managers to clarify a fishing regulation issued earlier this month. A new rule issued today specifically states that anglers must release any coho caught in waters currently open to salmon fishing from the Astoria-Megler Bridge to a point nearly 300 miles upstream on the Columbia River. The new rule takes effect immediately and will expire Aug. 1, when the fall fishing season gets under way, said R... Full story

  • Only Five

    AZBW, Marty Jakle - United States Fish and Wildlife Service|May 15, 2015

    ONLY FIVE -- There are only five naturally occurring populations of spikedace remaining in the world (and possibly just three). So the Arizona Game and Fish Department on Monday, May 11, helped stock native spikedace into Spring Creek near Sedona. This was a project involving the AZGFD, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service, not to mention local landowners, who lent their support. In the Verde drainage, AZGFD has established a spikedace population in... Full story

  • There Is Still Time

    John Campbell|May 15, 2015

    THERE'S STILL TIME -- Will you be fishing the San Diego waters before June 8? San Diego's International Yellowtail Derby is a World Class fishing tournament reminiscent of San Diego's famous Yellowtail Derby of the '50s and '60s. The Derby is for 35 days, but anglers can fish for only one day or all the remaining days through June 7. All participants have a chance to win the big prizes because the biggest fish wins! The Derby is open to both private boaters and individual anglers who will fish... Full story

  • Trophy Striper

    Wayne Gustaveson|May 15, 2015

    Steve Roberts from Clear Lake, Iowa, had a great first trip to Lake Powell. He did his homework by reading all the fish reports on Wayneswords.com two weeks before his arrival. When he finally arrived, he couldn't wait to get out on the lake. He launched at Wahweap and headed through the Castle Rock Cut to Warm Creek and started fishing for bass. There were a few bass that cooperated but it was challenging fishing due to the cold front that had just passed by. Roberts then headed to the back of... Full story

  • Lake Powell Fish Report

    Wayne Gustaveson|May 15, 2015

    http://www.wayneswords.com Fish reports from the first part of May are rolling in and all agree that we have seen the best fishing of the year and perhaps the best seen in a very long time. All species of fish were caught along the length and breadth of the lake. Smallmouth bass were the leader by a country mile followed about equally by largemouth bass, crappie, and walleye. Stripers came in last but there were a few clues to help find them in the coming days. Smallmouth Bass Smallmouth bass... Full story

  • Free Kayak-Fishing Clinic To Be Held At Fool Hollow Lake

    AZBW|May 15, 2015

    Learn how to paddle and cast May 23 at Fool Hollow Lake in Show Low with a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. kayak fishing clinic. The clinic is free. Reserve a spot with a refundable registration deposit of $20. Class size is limited, so register by calling the AZGFD Pinetop office at (928) 532-3680. Why learn to kayak fish? Kayak anglers are a growing community of outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy the exercise, quiet, and ability to stealthily paddle into fishing areas that boats cannot reach. Catch fish, stay... Full story

  • Area expanded for fishing for hatchery spring chinook on the White Salmon River

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Action: White Salmon River anglers will be allowed to fish for hatchery spring chinook from the county bridge below the former power house upstream to the Northwestern Road Bridge beginning May 23. Species affected: Chinook Effective dates: May 23 through July 31, 2015 Location: (Big) White Salmon River (Skamania/Klickitat Co.) from the county road bridge located below the former power house upstream to the Northwestern Road Bridge. Daily limits: Through June 30, the daily limit is two hatchery... Full story

  • Fishing closure for Kress Lake safety day event

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Action: Closes Kress Lake to fishing by the public for two days. Effective Dates: May 22 - 12:01 a.m.: Entire lake closed to public fishing May 23: Lake closed to public fishing until 6 p.m., but open for juvenile anglers participating in the Safety Day Event from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Location: Kress Lake is located near Kalama, Washington in Cowlitz County. Kress Lake is owned by The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Reason for action: Closing the lake to public fishing is... Full story

  • Halibut fishing to close in most of Marine Area 2

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Action: Close the recreational halibut fishery in Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores), except that halibut fishing is allowed in the northern nearshore area from the Queets River (47º31.70'N. latitude) south to 46º58.00'N. latitude and east of a line approximating the 30 fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates until further notice. 47 º 31.70 N. lat, 124 º 37.03 W. long 47 º 25.67 N. lat, 124 º 34.79 W. long 47 º 12.82 N. lat, 124 º 29.12 W. long 46 º 58.00 N. lat, 124 º 2... Full story

  • Hatchery steelhead limits rise on Klickitat River; upper river opens early for hatchery spring chinook

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Action: The hatchery steelhead daily limit will be increased to 3 fish. Up to two hatchery adult spring chinook may be kept as part of the daily limit for salmon on the upper Klickitat River. Effective dates: June 1 until further notice Species affected: Salmon and trout, including hatchery steelhead Locations: Lower Klickitat River from the mouth upstream to the Fisher Hill Bridge (located approximately 3 miles upstream from the mouth); Upper Klickitat River from 400 feet upstream from #5... Full story

  • Excerpts From AZGFD Fishing Report

    AZGFD|May 15, 2015

    Tip Of The Week Trout stocking in our mountain streams has begun and will continue every week until September. In the White Mountains region, big holdover trout have been caught at Big Lake, Luna Lake, Carnero Lake, and Becker Lake (there are special regulations at Carnero and Becker.) The Reel Deal The recent full moon helped trigger a heavy wave of spawn activity in the Phoenix/Tucson-area desert lakes. Although largemouth bass spawn through June, this will likely be the final such apex of... Full story

  • Expansion Waters Stocked With Catfish

    AZBW|May 15, 2015

    Eleven waters that are part of the Department's program expansion, as well as Tempe Town Lake, have recently received catfish. Those waters included Pacana Pond (Maricopa), Discovery, and McQueen Ponds (Gilbert), Roadrunner Pond (Phoenix), Eldorado Pond (Scottsdale), Bonsall Pond (Glendale), Friendship Park Pond (Avondale); Fortuna, Yuma West Wetlands, Redondo (Yuma), Council Ave Pond (Somerton), and Tempe Town Lake (Tempe). Did You Know? The Department purchases almost all the fish for the... Full story

  • Fish Hatcheries Make Memories, Conserve Wildlife, Boost Economy

    AZGFD, Chris Cantrell Chief of Fisheries|May 15, 2015

    Fish hatchery workers across the nation are preparing for their busiest time of the year. During the next two months, Arizona Game and Fish Department employees and volunteers will stock more than 500,000 catchable "farm fresh" trout, providing the public an opportunity to engage in conservation - some for the very first time. State-run aquaculture not only enables families to etch lifelong fishing memories, but also it is a leading driver for conservation of America's ecosystems. The Goal Unfor... Full story

  • Recreational Saltwater Fishing Coalition Lauds House Legislation

    ASA|May 15, 2015

    Washington, D.C. - June 2, 2015 – A coalition of organizations representing the saltwater recreational fishing and boating community congratulated the U.S. House of Representatives on its passage of H.R. 1335, a bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the primary statute governing the nation’s marine fisheries. “The House action recognizes the increasing popularity of saltwater recreational fishing, which contributes $70 billion annually to the natio... Full story

  • Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints Manager for the Keep Florida Fishing Initiative

    ASA|May 15, 2015

    Alexandria, VA – June 3, 2015 - The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Gary Jennings, a life-long, avid angler and boater, has joined the ASA staff as the Manager of the Keep Florida Fishing initiative. Jennings brings close to 20 years of experience in the fishing and boating industries to this new position. His tenure began on June 1, 2015. Gary Jennings Keep Florida Fishing Manager The list of initiatives to ban or severely restrict recreational fishing and b... Full story

  • Public Locked Out of Biscayne National Park

    ASA|May 15, 2015

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 5, 2015 – Today, the National Park Service announced its final General Management Plan (GMP) for Biscayne National Park. Despite commitments made by Biscayne National Park officials to work with stakeholders and the state of Florida to explore less restrictive options, the GMP includes a marine reserve, eliminating fishing and severely restricting boating in over 10,000 acres of the park’s most popular and productive marine waters. “America’s recreational fishing communit... Full story

  • Heart Lake fishing closure for Kids Fishing event

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. June 3 through June 6, 2015. The lake is open for anglers participating in the Kids Fishing event June 6 from 6 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. Only youth anglers will be allowed to fish after the event for the remainder of the day. Species affected: All game fish. Location: Heart Lake, located within the city limits of Anacortes in Skagit County. Reasons for action: This rule change is necessary to ensure a successful Kids Fishing event. The fish will be stocked in the lake... Full story

  • Marine areas 8-1 and 8-2 re-opening for one day of spot shrimp fishing

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Effective date: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Species affected: All shrimp species including spot shrimp. Location: Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2. Reason for action: In Marine areas 8-1 and 8-2 insufficient quota remains for a standard full day of fishing, so the opening has been modified to take the small amount of remaining quota. This is an experimental opening to determine if smaller amounts of quota can be targeted and harvested by the recreational fishery. Other information:... Full story

  • Sport sturgeon retention season closes in John Day Pool

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Effective dates: June 3, 2015, until further notice. Species affected: White sturgeon Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from The John Day Dam upstream to McNary (The John Day Reservoir). Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 500 fish is expected to be reached. Other information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed except for no sturgeon angling is allowed in the sanctuary. The John Day Pool spawning sanctuary is in place. The area from the... Full story

  • WDFW to release hatchery steelhead into inland lakes again this year

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    OLYMPIA - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish managers will release "early winter" hatchery steelhead into inland lakes again this year, now that federal fisheries officials have decided to conduct a full-scale environmental impact analysis of all Puget Sound hatchery steelhead programs. WDFW leaders announced the action after learning that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has decided to develop an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the effects of... Full story

  • Catch trout, salmon, crab during Free Fishing Weekend

    WDFW|May 15, 2015

    Some of Washington’s most popular fishing opportunities are available for anglers in the coming weeks, including trout in hundreds of rivers, crab in south Puget Sound, and chinook salmon in the Columbia River and in ocean waters along the coast. Sound like fun? Prospective anglers who are interested in fishing but don’t have a fishing license can get in on the action during Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled June 6-7. During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish i... Full story

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