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Action: Closes retention of copper, quillback, and vermillion rockfish in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 (West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line). Effective date: May 1, through July 31, 2023 Species affected: Bottomfish Location: Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 (West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line) Rule: Copper rockfish, quillback rockfish, and vermillion rockfish, may not … Read more
Action: Sets opening dates for recreational halibut seasons. Allows halibut legally retained in Area 5 to be landed in Marine Area 4 on days Area 4 is closed to halibut fishing. Effective dates: Marine Areas 5 through 10: Open Thursday, April 6, 2023 Marine Areas 1 through 4: Open Thursday, May 4, 2023 Species affected: … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: March 3 through March 8, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides and beaches that are open(digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.): March 3, Friday, 4:31 PM; 0.6 feet; Mocrocks March 4, Saturday, 5:09 PM; 0.4 feet; Copalis March 5, Sunday, 5:42 PM; 0.2 … Read more
Action: Sets spring Chinook seasons. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad Locations, dates, and rules: Columbia River, from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Beacon Rock (a deadline marker on the Oregon bank (approximately 4 miles downstream of Bonneville Dam’s Powerhouse One) in a straight line through the western tip of Pierce Island … Read more
Action: Sets fishing regulations for spring Chinook. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead Effective date: March 1, through April 7, 2023 Location: Deep River (Wahkiakum Co.) Rule: March 1 through April 7: Salmon and steelhead: Daily limit 6, up to 2 adults may be retained of which no more than 1 may be an adult … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides and beaches that are open(digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.): Feb. 17, Friday, 4:29 p.m.; -0.72 feet; Mocrocks Feb. 18, Saturday, 5:18 p.m.; -1.22 feet; Copalis Feb. 19, Sunday, 6:04 p.m.; -1.46 … Read more
Fishing for shad can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can also be challenging if you don’t know the proper techniques. Shad are a type of fish that are native to the East Coast of the United States and can be found in rivers and streams from Maine to Florida. They are known … Read more
Action: Closes clam, mussel, and oyster harvesting at Penrose Point State Park. Effective date: March 1, 2023, until further notice. Species affected: Clams, mussels, and oysters. Location: Penrose Point State Park. Reason for action: The upcoming Penrose Point State Park clam, mussel, and oyster seasons will remain closed. This closure is included in the 2023 … Read more
Fly fishing for salmon is a unique and challenging sport that requires patience, skill, and the right equipment. Unlike traditional fishing methods, fly fishing involves using a lightweight rod, line, and artificial fly to imitate the movements and appearance of a natural baitfish, in hopes of tricking a salmon into biting. In this essay, I … Read more
Shad Fish for Beginners The American Shad Fish mainly feed on plankton. Because of their feeding habits, they have very good eyesight. Beginner shad anglers make the mistakes of using too heavily of fishing rods, lines, and lures. Thereby spooking the fishing which leads a disappointing fishing trip. But once anglers understand the correct fishing … Read more