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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

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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Washington Sport Halibut Quota 2018

Posted on March 26, 2018 by John L. Beath

Originally posted on SquidPro Tackle's Halibut Fishing Chronicles:
Here is a breakdown on the poundage quota for the 2018 sport halibut fishery in Washington waters.  This information is pulled from the Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/26/2018-06049/pacific-halibut-fisheries-catch-sharing-plan Also note, SB-6127 the…

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Sport Fishing Ban Along Vancouver Island Proposed To Help Orcas Eat More Salmon

Posted on March 11, 2018 by John L. Beath

Orcas are on the decline along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has proposed a solution — to ban all sport fishing from Sheringham Point to East Point on an experimental basis from … Continue reading →

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Fishing Canadian Waters in 2018

Posted on March 11, 2018 by John L. Beath

Originally posted on SquidPro Tackle's Halibut Fishing Chronicles:
Last July Canada passed a law making it easier for anglers to enter Canadian waters and go fishing.  In years past anglers had to call Canadian Customs upon entering Canadian waters. …

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10 Year Puget Sound Salmon Plan Ignores Science!

Posted on January 19, 2018 by John L. Beath

   Below is a letter Darryl Sanford, Sequim resident and North Olympic Peninsula Puget Sound Angler member wrote in response regarding current policy and problems with the proposed 10 year Puget Sound Salmon Plan. Also note, Darrly, and his twin … Continue reading →

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Breaking News About Retaining Canadian Caught Salmon

Posted on May 10, 2016 by John L. Beath

My letter to Director Unsworth and the WDFW Commission  members worked. Today an Emergency WAC regulations was passed,  WAC 220-56–156 allowing anglers to retain British Columbia salmon without going to one of five B.C. Government docks to get a clearance … Continue reading →

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Letter To WDFW Director, Jim Unsworth About Fishing For Salmon in Canada

Posted on April 22, 2016 by John L. Beath

Director Unsworth, Our current and past fishing regulation pamphlet reads as follows: “It is unlawful to possess in marine waters or land into Washington any fresh salmon taken for personal use from Canadian waters unless such salmon meet current salmon … Continue reading →

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Breaking News — How to Keep Canadian Caught Salmon Legally

Posted on April 21, 2016 by John L. Beath

I just spoke with WDFW Sergeant, Kit Rosenberger who clarified what we need to do to legally fish for salmon in Canada waters and bring them back to our home port when our area is closed to the taking of … Continue reading →

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Can You Catch & Keep Salmon In Canadian Waters?

Posted on April 18, 2016 by John L. Beath

Here’s the latest information on what you need to do to legally fish in British Columbia Canada waters. Purchase your B.C. Tidal Waters Fishing License. You can purchase it in B.C. at a dealer or go online and purchase your … Continue reading →

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2016 Puget Sound Salmon Season Might Not Happen

Posted on April 16, 2016 by John L. Beath

As of April 15th 2016,  after heated negotiations between tribal fisheries managers and WDFW there will not be any sport fishing for salmon in Puget Sound or the Strait of Juan de Fuca this coming summer and Fall. For the … Continue reading →

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