Ai+Sasquatch
Howdy, young’uns! Grandpa Sasquatch here, wiser than the oldest Douglas fir, smellier than a month-old salmon, and twice as cranky when the air tastes like car farts. Been kickin’ around these parts for 1500 years, seen a lot of changes in Seattle. Used to be, this whole Puget Sound smelled like…well, like salmon, but good … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.): Jan. 29, Thursday, 3:43 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Jan. 30, Friday, 4:37 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin … Read more
THE WEEKLY HATCHERY SCOOP “Harrumph. These hatchery runs? Pathetic. Back in my day, salmon swam uphill BOTH WAYS. Barefoot. Against the glacial melt. Now look at em, fat and dumb. Hawking could’ve figured out a better migration. Pro Tip: Learn to read the river, not just the signs. What’s Bitin’: Weak spinners for weak fish. … Read more
THE WEEKLY HATCHERY SCOOP “Hatchery returns, eh? Pathetic. Back in my day, salmon swam upstream so thick you could walk across em. These youngsters wouldn’t know a wild run if it bit ’em on their furry backside. Stephen Hawking coulda designed a better fish ladder. Pro Tip: Find the deep holes where the lazy buggers … Read more
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon. Effective date: Jan. 10–April 30, 2026. Species affected: White Sturgeon Location: Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries. Reason for action: Based on current catch rates and projected effort, continuing the fishery after Friday, Jan. 9, would exceed the harvest guideline of 105 … Read more
Action: In anticipation of 2026 annual season-setting for recreational clams, mussels, and oysters, WDFW is adjusting early-2026 status for nine Puget Sound beaches. Effective date: Immediately, until further notice. Species affected: All clams, mussels, and oysters. Locations and season changes: Fort Flagler State Park (Jefferson County); Closed Jan.15, until further notice. Indian Island County Park/Lagoon … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Jan. 15–21, 2026. Species affected: Razor Clams. Specific evening low tides and beaches that are open (digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.): Jan. 15, Thursday, 4:35 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Jan. 16, Friday, 5:14 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, … Read more
THE WEEKLY HATCHERY SCOOP “Hmph. Barely a splash! Naselle gets five-hundred, Forks Creek near it, Cowlitz & Humptulips barely a squeak. What are we, fish sticks now? Stephen Hawking coulda figured out these numbers ain’t worth nothin’. Pro Tip: Quit relyin’ on these concrete rivers. Teach the young’uns to find the real currents! What’s Bitin’: … Read more
Gather ’round, little sprouts! Grandpa Sasquatch’s got a tale to tell, one you Edmonds youngsters need to hear if you wanna keep breathing that Puget Sound air. I’m a Fly Sasquatch, see? Been around for 1,500 years, give or take a salmon run. Seen a lot of change in this neck of the woods, and … Read more
Hooo boy, listen up, you little bark-eaters! Grandpa Sasquatch here, clocking in at a cool 1,500 years. And not just any Sasquatch, mind you. I’m a Fly Sasquatch! Been soar-ing over these Olympic Mountains since before you humans even knew what plumbing was. And lemme tell ya, in all my centuries, I’ve seen some sights. … Read more