Reminder that all summer crab catch cards are due by October 1st. WDFW is still fining $10 for all cards not turned in, so be sure to do this to avoid a fine when buying your license next year. Crabbers can submit catch record cards to WDFW by mail at CRC Unit, 600 Capitol Way […]
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July fishing report – Baker Lake Sockeye, Skagit River, Marine Area 7 and Crabbing
Whatcom/Skagit July 2012 Fishing Report Summer is here and with it comes new fishing opportunities. The most interesting of those has been the Skagit River and Baker Lake sockeye fishery. The Skagit River sockeye season which opened on June 16 and closes on July 15 has been moderately successful. The biggest issue is that the […]
Marine Area 7 opening to Crab in July and August
Marine area 7 opens for crab two weeks later than the rest of Puget Sound. Opening on July 15th for the Southern portion of Marine area 7, and on August 16th in the Northern part (Gulf of Georgia). Once open, the crab fishery is open Thursday through Monday each week. Check the WDFW map to […]
June fishing report for Whatcom and Skagit Counties
June is a time of year that offers many fishing opportunities as weather and water temperatures begin to warm up. Local lakes are producing quite well with a wide range of species being caught. As for trout, Silver Lake continues to fish well using Dick Nites, Triple Teasers or Flatfish type lures trolled solo using […]
Crabbing to re-open in Marine area 7 for seven days a week
The WDFW announced that sport crabbing with re-open in Marine area 7, along with 6 area marine areas in Washington, on October 8th. Crabbing will be open seven days a week through December 31st. The same daily limits and rules apply as the regular season. Only five male dungeness crabs of 6 1/4″ may be […]
Mid July fishing report: Baker lake, Nooksack, Fraser, Area 7 and more.
FISHING REPORT July 20, 2011 NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FRESHWATER Baker Lake will open to sockeye fishing on Saturday, July 20 according to a official Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife news release. The daily limit is 3 fish over 18 inches per angler. Fish under 18 inches are considered kokanee in the creel count. This is […]
July Fishing report – Freshwater, Saltwater, Crab, Salmon…
Anglers are anxiously waiting for the salmon opening in Area 7 on Friday, July 1. There are significant positives to look forward to this year. Although the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife predicts Chinook totals to resemble 2010, it does predict that over 300,000 more Coho will enter Puget Sound this year. Also, this is a […]
Recreational spot shrimp fishing season reopening for additional days in marine areas 7 and 9
WDFW just announced a reopening for Spot Shrimp in Marine areas 7 & 9. Effective dates: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 – Marine Area 7 is open, and Marine Area 9 is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, 2011 – Marine Area 7 south is open (the north/central portion […]