Author Archives: John L. Beath

About John L. Beath

John Beath is a writer, photographer, videographer, blogger, tackle manufacturer & Captain at Whaler's Cove Lodge in Southeast Alaska. He is also owner of www.halibut.net and host at Lets Talk Outdoors @ www.youtube.com/jbeath

Coyote Bank Salmon Fishing Map

Posted on January 23, 2019 by John L. Beath

Coyote Bank gets red hot for Winter blackmouth at times but has a few drawbacks. Coyote Bank sits 11 nautical miles from the tip of Ediz Hook in the middle of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Getting there can … Continue reading →

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Ediz Hook Salmon Fishing Map

Posted on January 22, 2019 by John L. Beath

Ediz Hook can be extremely good for winter blackmouth or Summer Chinook. As you can see by the yellow troll line anglers can round the corner from “The Hook” and begin trolling Ediz Hook. During summer months big kings often … Continue reading →

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The Humps Salmon Fishing Map

Posted on January 20, 2019 by John L. Beath

The Humps can be outrageously great fishing. The Humps are located between Ediz Hook and Freshwater Bay. As you can see there’s three distinct humps surrounded by deep and shallow water. This is trolling territory and requires your utmost attention … Continue reading →

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Freshwater Bay Winter Blackmouth Fishing Map

Posted on January 19, 2019 by John L. Beath

Freshwater Bay is by far one of the best areas to fish for winter blackmouth in Area 6. It is my favorite spot and offers scenic, relatively easy trolling because of the shoreline and well defined areas to fish. As … Continue reading →

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Winter Blackmouth Fishing Area 6 Washington State

Posted on January 19, 2019 by John L. Beath

February 1st winter blackmouth season begins in Marine Area 6. Area 10 closes at the end of the day, 1-19-19 after a short, super good three week season. Area 7 and 9 remain open but will likely close early because … Continue reading →

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Water-Activated Tail Lights For Flashers

Posted on January 14, 2019 by John L. Beath

The hot salmon setup right now is a flasher with a blinking light. You don’t have to buy a flasher with a light already installed. Instead, just buy the light. I use a $5 SquidPro Tail Light and put it … Continue reading →

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Canada Closes Section of Southern Vancouver Island to All Fishing to Save Orca Whales

Posted on May 31, 2018 by John L. Beath

The Canadian Government just released new fishing rules, regulations and conservation measures for Northern and Southern BC Chinook salmon in an effort to provide food for southern resident orcas. The map below shows the no fishing zone between the red … Continue reading →

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WDFW denies permit for company to place 800,000 Atlantic salmon into Puget Sound net pens

Posted on May 31, 2018 by John L. Beath

OLYMPIA – Citing the risk of fish disease transmission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has denied permission for Cooke Aquaculture to transport 800,000 juvenile Atlantic salmon from its hatchery near Rochester to net pens at Rich Passage in … Continue reading →

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2018-2019 Puget Sound Recreational Chinook & Coho Seasons by Marine Areas

Posted on April 12, 2018 by John L. Beath
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Washington’s salmon fishing seasons set for 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by John L. Beath

OLYMPIA – With low returns of Chinook and coho salmon expected back to numerous rivers in Washington, state and tribal co-managers Tuesday agreed on a fishing season that meets conservation goals for wild fish while providing fishing opportunities on healthy … Continue reading →

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