Great Winter Fisheries East of the Cascades by John Kruse
LONG LAKE: Located near Spokane, Long Lake kicks out good numbers of quality rainbow trout in November and December. The ...
Friday, November 22, 2024
Tag: Fishing Strategies
Bag’n Blackmouth by Randy Castello
2023/2024 Blackmouth Prospects With the exception of a few laggard B-run coho in the rivers, our PNW salmon focus should ...
5 Frozen Treasures by Eric Magnuson
Washington State, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse outdoor activities, offers a unique and thrilling experience for anglers during ...
My Favorite Fall Coho Techniques by Hannah Pennebaker
Even though the end of the year is approaching, don’t put away your salmon fishing gear just yet. There are ...
Ultimate Kayak Set-ups By Josh DeBruler
In the 2023 March issue of NW Reel Life, I laid out some key items and concepts to help anglers ...
No Kill Kalama by Megan Bennett
Sometimes we don’t get the fish, sometimes we don’t get the shot. And sometimes we don’t even think about it ...
- Public workshop Dec. 5 to provide update on Spencer Island restoration project November 21, 2024OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will provide an update on a major restoration project at Spencer Island in Snohomish County on Dec. 5 at an in-person meeting, alongside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Snohomish County Parks.The Spencer Island restoration project intends to restore a portion of river […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW Wahkiakum County incident November 20, 2024OLYMPIA - On Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s office was notified that a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) contracted employee had initiated a Garmin inReach message requesting assistance near the Eden Valley area in Wahkiakum County. The employee was working on a stream survey targeting returning Coho salmon in the […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Get outside on Black Friday with statewide trout fishing opportunities November 18, 2024OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is stocking 24 lakes statewide with over 65,000 rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing, creating an exciting holiday weekend opportunity for anglers around Washington. “WDFW has offered Black Friday fishing for more than a decade, and it’s been a big hit for anglers statewide,” said Steve […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Second chronic wasting disease case confirmed in Spokane County November 15, 2024SPOKANE- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has confirmed a second case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in an adult male white-tailed deer harvested by a hunter during the opening weekend of the modern firearm deer season. The hunter harvested the deer close to where Washington’s first case of CWD was confirmed this summer […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Commission to hold Fish Committee meeting Nov. 21 November 13, 2024OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual Fish Committee meeting on Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. to discuss coastal steelhead season planning and 2025 meeting dates.The committee will hear an update on coastal steelhead season planning. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) continues to operate under its Statewide Steelhead Management […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affected November 22, 2024The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affected idfg-cliess Fri, 11/22/2024 - 11:01 Read more about The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affectedidfg-cliess
- Update: Hunting and Advanced Technology working group to meet virtually on Dec. 2, see previous meetings here November 21, 2024Update: Hunting and Advanced Technology working group to meet virtually on Dec. 2, see previous meetings here idfg-rphillips Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:50 Read more about Update: Hunting and Advanced Technology working group to meet virtually on Dec. 2, see previous meetings hereidfg-rphillips
- F&G officers investigating 43 ducks shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass November 20, 2024F&G officers investigating 43 ducks shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass idfg-jbrower Wed, 11/20/2024 - 14:49 Read more about F&G officers investigating 43 ducks shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Passidfg-jbrower
- Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 11/19/2024 November 19, 2024Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 11/19/2024 idfg-bbeller Tue, 11/19/2024 - 10:00 Read more about Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 11/19/2024idfg-bbeller
- A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31 November 19, 2024A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31 idfg-bpearson Tue, 11/19/2024 - 09:45 Read more about A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31idfg-bpearson