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Fishing Report for May 26 05/26

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Hey, kids, Lacey's the place

The Lacey Kids Fish-in is coming to Long's Pond at Woodland Creek Community Park on April 16.
3-day razor clam dig to begin on Thursday

The Long Beach and Twin Harbors beaches will be open for razor clam digging Thursday through April 9. No digging will be allowed after noon. The low tide times are: Thursday, 9:37 a.m. (0.1 feet); Friday, 10:19 a.m. (0.2 feet); and April 9, 11:07 a.m. (0.4 feet).
Heading out? Don't forget the rain gear, and that 2011-12 license

It seems as though the rain has not greatly affected the river fishing. There are reports of better fishing from the Cowlitz, and the Olympic Peninsula remains a hot spot for steelhead.
Spring-break treat: More rainbows in area lakes

The state has planted a number of rainbow trout in lakes in Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap and Grays Harbor counties to offer spring-break fishing opportunities. Here is the plan:
With the weather cooperating, get some alone time on a lake

The reports from lakes on the east and west side of the mountains shows the water is warming up and so is the action. That news, and cooperating weather, would make a trip to a favorite lake worthwhile this week.
March 31 is deadline for fishing licenses

Anglers must purchase a 2011-12 fishing license before current licenses expire at midnight March 31.
Go to beach this weekend, dig clams

A four-day razor-clam dig begins today on four beaches. Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks open for digging at noon. The rest of the dig will take place on morning tides.
Inclement conditions keep anglers at home

Anglers have been kept home by windy conditions on Puget Sound, high rivers and cold lake water temperatures. While there is more rain in the forecast, warmer daytime highs should cause the action in lakes to pick up.
Better chinook return won't be reflected in quotas

Recreational anglers fishing along the coast can expect lower catch quotas for chinook salmon this year even though the total number of fish expected to return is higher.
Can't find fish? Might try for a bear permit

This might prove to be a tough week if you're hoping to catch fish.