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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.

    Fish not your thing? Good thing shrimp are here

    posted 08:08 AM 05/04

    Saturday marks the opening of shrimp season across Puget Sound.

    Shrimp, lingcod, clams? Weekend outlook is good

    posted 08:03 AM 05/01

    Whether you're looking for fish, shrimp or razor clams the opportunities are abundant this weekend.

    Few changes for salmon season

    posted 07:57 AM 05/01

    With some changes to account for the pink salmon run later this summer, salmon fishing seasons in the South Sound are identical to last season.

    Big lake crowds expected for opening weekend

    posted 07:42 AM 04/30

    I would imagine most folks are already on the water this morning because today is the opening of the lowland-lakes trout season. Slowly warming water temperatures, plus a good weather forecast should mean lots of folks will be out this weekend.

    Busy fishing weekend ahead

    posted 07:47 AM 04/27

    This will be a busy weekend, with the start of the lowland lakes trout season Saturday, the closing of salmon fishing off Tacoma on Saturday and the opening of lingcod season Sunday.

    Salmon seasons should look familiar to anglers

    posted 08:50 AM 04/14

    This year's South Sound recreational salmon fishing seasons will be nearly identical to last year's.


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