Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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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
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
Columbia River Subarea— There has been 4,540 pounds landed. This leaves approximately 4,976 pounds (52%) of the spring quota remaining. Average weight so far this season is 15 pounds. This fishery is open every Friday-Sunday. Central Oregon Coast Subarea Spring All-Depth season—Through the June 20-22 opener, the spring all-depth quota has been caught. Therefore, there will be no further back-up dates open; the Spring All-Depth season is closed. The average weight for the spring fishery was 16.9 pounds per fish. Summer All-Depth Sea... 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
The most recent catfish stocking at press time was the week of April 29 – May 4 at all Phoenix and Tucson area Urban waters. Cats from previous stockings have been biting very well on worms, stink baits, and hot dogs or shrimp fished on the bottom. Catfish have been active throughout the day with mornings and evenings best. Worms (night crawlers) have been the top bait for three Urban category Big Fish-of-the-Year entries, all in March. Robert Foy hauled in an 8.2-pound, 22-inch largemouth b... Full story
In his "Net Update," Bill Roecker of www.FishingVideos.com highly recommends this DVD, Fishing Long Range 101, which is available at http://www.fishingvideos.com/shopping.htm... Full story
RECORD! -- Eddie “Flathead Ed” Wilcoxson was asleep on the fold-out cot of his 24-foot pontoon boat on April 12, when what would become a state record flathead catfish began taking drag at Bartlett Lake. About 35 minutes later, at 2:37 a.m., Wilcoxson, 56, boated what Arizona Game and Fish Department officials verified is a 76.52-pound flathead catfish. It measured 53.5 inches in total length with a 34.75-inch girth.It also became the heaviest recorded fish of any species in state history, top... Full story
Register Your comments with the EPA by 5/31/2013 and qualify for a trip to Bristol Bay. More information is available at www.takeaction.savebristolbay.org/savebristolbay/issues/alert/?alertid=62627501&PROCESS=Take+Action. ANCHORAGE – Sportsmen, Alaska Natives and commercial fishermen are heartened the EPA has released its updated Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment and initiated a public comment period, representing one of the last steps to protect Bristol Bay, Alaska, its world-class sockeye s... 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
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
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
An anouncement will be made by noon on Friday, June 14 if enough quota remains for any Central Coast all-depth back-up dates to be open, first possible dates are June 20-22. Columbia River Subarea— There has been a total of 2,912 pounds landed. This leaves 6,604 pounds (69%) of the spring quota remaining. Average weight so far this season is 16.6 pounds. This fishery is open every Friday-Sunday. Central Oregon Coast Subarea Spring All-Depth season—Through the May 30-June 1 opener, the total landings are 75,371 pounds. This leaves 47,995 pou... 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
It seems the predominant philosophy in most angling circles is that boat, jet ski and water ski traffic only spooks fish. Well, not according to local fishing professional and Bass Pro at Bass Pro Shops, Gary Senft. His belief on the matter might make your head spin like a rooster tail. In a way, all that traffic can be a good thing, Senft says. The traffic stirs up the water, which churns up plankton. Shad eat plankton, and bass move in and start gobbling shad. Besides, fish, particularly in... Full story
The first 28 years of the Yellowtail Derby, began the end of March 1946 and ran for six months. Anglers were more interested in tuna in the fall. We listened! The move to spring in 2011 brought many more anglers into the competition, as well as the number of fish caught, including the winning 39.5 lb. Yellowtail caught in the waters off La Jolla. The Yellowtail Derby has added excitement to the traditional yellowtail spring bite. Fast Forward To 2013 The Yellowtail Derby will be competed from... Full story
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department has begun creating a watershed-based fisheries management plan for the Verde River and is accepting public input on the development process. The plan, when ultimately finished, will provide the department's fisheries personnel with a practical tool to help guide decisions regarding both sport fish and native fish management. "This is the first time Game and Fish will be using the Watershed-based Fish Management Process (WFMP)," said M... Full story
Stripers are still running along the canyon walls in the southern lake. They spilled into the main channel 3 weeks ago and have been eager to hit bait offered by anglers ever since. I have heard they are chasing boats, begging for anchovies. Well, that may be a bit much, but if you pass over some hungry stripers please stop and feed them! Glen Canyon dam still holds the majority of the fish, but many are behind the barricade out of casting range. The Chains parking area offers good shore... Full story
You've probably seen it before: Every stretch is different. The way the banks wind and present a new portrait of our meadows and trees and mountains changes with each jaunt to another fishing hole. Spring surely is here. As we hit another stretch of above-average seasonal spring temperatures, the opportunity to hit the White Mountain and Mogollon Rim streams and lakes will broaden. Unfortunately, many lakes and streams remain inaccessible, but any day now — Rarin’ To Go One lake is raring to... Full story
Three Mile Falls Dam is located at river mile three on the Umatilla River. The dam was constructed in the early 1900s and serves as an irrigation dam that is a complete barrier to fish migrating upstream.... 
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Three Mile Falls Dam is located at river mile three on the Umatilla River. The dam was constructed in the early 1900s and serves as an irrigation dam that is a complete barrier to fish migrating upstream. In order to successfully migrate past the dam, all adult salmon and steelhead must use the fish passage facility located on the east side of the dam. The fish facility consists of a fish ladder, viewing window, fish trap and holding pond. Every adult salmon and steelhead heading upstream is... Website
The 2013 Yellowtail Derby will begin on, Sunday, May 5. The winners of the largest yellowtail, white seabass and albacore will be crowned on June 9. The Derby can be fished on private, open party boats and kayaks. It will run for 35 days: May 5 to June 9. The Awards Party on June 9 at the Bali Hai Restaurant, 2 to 4 p.m., will have exciting prizes and fun. The Ballast Point weigh-in of the winning angler will win cash and prizes and their weight in Pale Ale, which has become highly anticipated... Full story
Coming soon: The 15th Annual Bill Luke Bass Days are set for March 15 through 17 at Lake Pleasant, Ariz. This year promises to be the best version ever with — • Six weigh-ins daily, plus • Seven pay-outs per hour, plus • Military displays, plus • Cornhole tournament, plus • Carp bow fishing, plus • Kids’ events daily, plus • Wildlife exhibits, plus, plus, plus! Amazing Prizes The biggest overall bass wins $7,000; the daily biggest bass wins $3,000, and the second biggest overall bass wins... Full story
Early in the year, a lucky 13-year-old from Denver, Colo., was trolling with leaded line near Forgotten Canyon just upstream from Bullfrog Marina. As Wayne Gustaveson reported, "We are still trying to talk with Jessie Pond to find out exactly what lure he was using and how he was holding his mouth, what he had for breakfast and other important details." Jessie and his dad brought the big fish to Bullfrog Marina after hours and were able to get it weighed at the Bullfrog Post Office. The length... Full story
