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Proud of the fish you caught recently? The Olympian is interested in publishing photos -- in print and online -- of your fishing adventures. If you�d like to submit a photo, e-mail it to sports@theolympian.com or mail it to Chester Allen, The Olympian, 111 Bethel St. NE, Olympia WA, 98506. Please include your name, town, contact number and date you caught the fish. See submitted photos from South Sound anglers in the Fishing photo gallery.

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Craig Hill
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Jeff Mayor
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Fishing Report for April 7

posted 02:34 AM 04/07

Thanks in part to difficult fishing conditions lately, the sport fishery for spring chinook salmon on the lower Columbia River has been extended through next Friday.

Spring chinook fishing on Columbia River extended through April 13

posted 08:47 PM 04/05

The state a short time ago announced the sport fishery for spring chinook salmon on the lower Columbia River has been extended through April 13.

Fishing Report for April 4

posted 01:42 AM 04/04

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approved morning razor clam digs at five coastal beaches for Easter weekend.

FISHING REPORT

posted 11:44 PM 03/30

As of Sunday, anglers will need a new 2012-13 fishing license. Mike Chamberlain of Ted’s Sports Center is urging people to get their license well before their next trip. He said the state Department of Fish and Wildlife is updating its user profiles, and if you try to get your new license after the department is closed for the day, you will have to wait.