Category Archives: Washington Salmon Fishing

Sekiu Salmon Fishing at Slip Point

Posted on February 26, 2021 by John L. Beath

Blackmouth Fishing Map for Slip Point Continue reading →

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How to Catch Blackmouth in Sekiu. Area 5 Caves Fishing Map

Posted on February 21, 2021 by John L. Beath

Sekiu blackmouth fishing map Area 5 Continue reading →

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Fisheries Managers In Washington & Canada Continue Mismanaging Salmon Stocks!

Posted on April 17, 2019 by John L. Beath

Fisheries managers on both sides of the border continue to mismanage our fisheries. This week WDFW announced massive Draconian cuts throughout Puget Sound. Meanwhile, British Columbia Fisheries managers announced massive no fishing zones that will have untold negative effects to … Continue reading →

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2019-2020 Puget Sound Recreational Chinook Seasons Modeling Proposal

Posted on April 14, 2019 by John L. Beath
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WDFW Increases Area 6 Salmon Limits to 2 Starting March 15th through April 15

Posted on March 15, 2019 by John L. Beath

Yesterday the WDFW increased the daily salmon limit from one to two because just 34% of the quota had been caught. The increase will be in effect from March 15th 2019 through the end of the season as long as … Continue reading →

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Former WDFW Fisheries Manager Says I’m Highly Misinformed. Sorry, I won’t Drink The WDFW Kool Aid

Posted on February 13, 2019 by John L. Beath

Response by Pat Pattillo, retired WDFW Salmon Resource Manager Policy Lead. About wild salmon and hatchery reform. I think this view (My last post) is highly misinformed, but may be prevalent within the sport fishing community. While I support expanded … Continue reading →

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Our Chinook Salmon Fisheries Policy Is Salmon Racist & Wild Centric

Posted on February 12, 2019 by John L. Beath

Wild Chinook salmon versus hatchery origin fish continues to be a hot, hugely expensive and contested topic. In one corner you’ll find a bunch of “wild only” proponents. In the other corner you’ll find sports anglers like me that believe … Continue reading →

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Puget Sound Angler’s President Ron Garner Explains His Views About Gill Net Ban SB 5617

Posted on February 11, 2019 by John L. Beath

Dear Senators Saloman, Van De Wege, Washington State Senators, and Representatives, RE: Senate Bill 5617-unintended consequences. I am reaching out to you today to make sure you understand what you are signing on SB 5617. As President of the largest … Continue reading →

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Partridge Bank Salmon Fishing Map

Posted on January 28, 2019 by John L. Beath

Partridge Bank is a popular spot and easily accessed from Port Townsend, Keystone on Whidbey Island or John Wayne Marina in Sequim. The bank will produce fish throughout the area but my experience is limited to the areas in yellow. … Continue reading →

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Dallas Bank Salmon Fishing Map

Posted on January 27, 2019 by John L. Beath

Few anglers troll Dallas Bank for blackmouth during winter months, but they should. While countless anglers drive past this productive area blackmouth are left behind, in an area rich with bait. During incoming tides the east side of the bank … Continue reading →

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