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fishing conditions in different areas around the Northwest.
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current regulations before you go out.
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To find out how to fish a particular area,
click on the area name.
WASHINGTON
- SALT WATER REPORTS
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La Push (Marine Area 3 & Forks):
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June
27th Report
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FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
MAY 16, 2006 - Recreational Halibut fishing closes in Neah Bay and
La Push Action:
Marine
Areas 3 and 4 close for Halibut fishing at the end of the day May
18, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific
Halibut into Marine Areas 3 and 4.
- Marine Areas
3 and 4 will reopen on Thursday, June 22nd and Saturday, June
24th for Halibut fishing.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Areas 3 and 4. There
is a 20-fathom depth restriction in place in Areas 3 and 4 through
Sept. 30, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land
any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20
fathoms offshore on days that halibut fishing is closed. The coordinates
are available on the WDFW website and recreational hotline.
Halibut
- Halibut trips this week to the Canadian side have been providing
quick limits of halibut and some really nice lingcod.
Sea Bass / Lings - Excellent fishing for sea bass slow for
inshore lings.
Salmon
- The commercial trollers had there last opener until mid July this
week. There were virtually no fish caught this week or any other
week they have been open, hopefully something will show up before
the end of the summer.
Albacore
Tuna - NOAA charts show warm water pushing north fast the last
couple weeks, it would not be surprising to have fishable numbers
of tuna again this year by mid July.
For
more information contact Jim Richeson, Top Notch Ocean Charters/Quillayute
River Guide Service/Jims Cabin Rentals; Toll Free 1-888-501-5887;
360-374-2660; jricheson@centurytel.net;
www.forks-web.com/jim
The
second opener for Halibut out of LaPush picked up right where the
first one left off. HOT HOT HOT!!! Easy limits of Halibut for those
that ventured offshore. Bait didn't seem to matter as all the usuals
attracted the flatties. Most fish were in the 20 - 25lb range but
a few tipped the scales in the 40 - 50 class and I also heard of
at least one in the 80's.
Lingcod
was open on the Halibut days, but the production rate was not the
same as the first go a round. There were a few of the toothy critters
brought aboard but overall not many Lings reported.
SeaBass
was fantastic as usual. 10 fish per person limits came fast and
furious once a school was located.

Pictured
above, Terry Wiest with a mid 40's Halibut.

Pictured
above, Brad Pott with a 30lb butt.
Submitted
by Terry Wiest, Salmon University Staff

Pictured
above, Ron Garner and Eileen Herrling with a nice 80 pound Halibut.
(If the weight scale was inaccurate, the length table shows it at
almost 90 pounds!
We
were fishing out of LaPush at the SW corner of the closure in a
little deeper water than normal, about 575 feet deep. Water was
lumpy with wind, but fishing was great. We were using leadhead jigs
that John Herrling made with a swivel built into it so the hook
swiveled with the power grub tail. They were HOT.
I hooked
a bigger one on Thursday that I could hardly get pulled off of the
bottom. I could only get about 6" of line at a time with it and
the hooks tore out about halfway up and it got away.

Pictured
above, Eileen Herrling with a nice Ling caught this last weekend
out of LaPush.
Submitted
by Ron Garner, Sno-King Chapter Puget Sound Anglers

On
our halibut outing, using Bill Lee's knowledge and way-points, everybody
succeeded in subduing their halibut. Pictured is Mike Shea taking
credit for the entire catch (as usual), consisting of fish weighing
20,30,40, and 60#. Fish were caught in 520 feet of water 29 miles
out from LaPush in Bill's secret hole that we shared with 50+ other
boats. After Gary reeled in his 60#er and nobody wanted to give
him CPR to revive him we decided electric reels should be on the
Christmas list.
Submitted
by Gary Edin, Mike Shea, Joe Masterson and Steve Lindberg, North
Kitsap Puget Sound Anglers, Hansville, WA
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Neah Bay (Marine Area 4):
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June
27th Report
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FISHING
RULE CHANGE
Washington
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
MAY 16, 2006 - Recreational Halibut fishing closes in Neah Bay and
La Push Action:
Marine
Areas 3 and 4 close for Halibut fishing at the end of the day May
18, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific
Halibut into Marine Areas 3 and 4.
- Marine Areas
3 and 4 will reopen on Thursday, June 22nd and Saturday, June
24th for Halibut fishing.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Areas 3 and 4. There
is a 20-fathom depth restriction in place in Areas 3 and 4 through
Sept. 30, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land
any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20
fathoms offshore on days that halibut fishing is closed. The coordinates
are available on the WDFW website and recreational hotline.
No
report this week
Big
Salmon Resort, PO Box 140, Neah Bay, WA 98357 John Lofquist and
Joey Lawrence (360)645-2374 or Toll Free (866)787-1900 E-mail:
jlofquist@olypen.com
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Sekiu (Marine Area 5):
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June
27th Report
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Marine
Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point):
Halibut
fishing has definitely been on the slow side the past few days.
The tides are mixing things up pretty good out there, and finding
a good drift has not been easy. However, many people are finding
very good sea bass and lingcod fishing either down by the Sekiu
River or just over the line in Area 4.
Lingcod:
May 1 - June 15: Daily limit 1. Minimum size 26", maximum size 40".
Rockfish:
May 1 - Sept. 30: West of Slip Point, the daily limit is the first
3 legal rockfish caught, of which only 1 may be other than a black
rockfish. East of Slip Point, the daily limit is the first legal
rockfish caught (1).
Halibut:
May 25 - August 5. Daily limit 1, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
of each week.
Salmon:
May 1 - June 30: CLOSED July 1 - Aug. 31: Two fish daily limit.
Chinook 22 inch minimum size. Release Wild Chinook, wild Coho and
Chum. Areas 5 and 6 season quota of 3,500 Landed Chinook, or 62
days of fishing; afterwards, release all Chinook. South of Kydaka
Point - Shipwreck Point line - closed to salmon angling.
Sept.
1 - Sept. 30: Two fish daily limit. Release all Chinook, wild Coho
and Chum. South of Kydaka Point-Shipwreck Point line - closed to
salmon angling.
Oct.
1 - Oct 31: CLOSED
Nov
1 - Nov. 30: Two fish daily limit, no more than one Chinook. Minimum
Size for Chinook is 22 inches.
Dec
1 - Feb 15: CLOSED
Feb.
16 - April 10 (2007): One fish daily limit. Minimum size for Chinook
is 22 Inches.
April
11 - 30 (2007): CLOSED
For
more info call Olson's Resort (360) 963-2311 or on the web www.olsonsresort.com
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Marine
Area 8.1:
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June
27th Report
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No
report this week
Salmon
fishing not scheduled to open till August.
Crabbing
in Marine areas 8-1 and 8-2 will be open July 1-2, close July 3-4,
then resume on a Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule.
For
more info call Gary Krein at All-Star Fishing Charters,
800-214-1595 or 425-252-4188 Email
gary@allstarfishing.com
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Marine
Area 8.2:
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June
27th Report
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Tulalip
Bubble producing more fish. All Star Fishing Charters two boats
caught 8 king salmon this past weekend. The best trips were the
Sunday evening one and the Monday Morning trip. This fishery should
improve each week. Salmon Fishing is closed in the general 8.2 marine
Area.
Tulalip
Bubble regs are! Open all day Friday, Saturday, Sunday and till
noon on Monday of each week. Limit is 2 Chinook over 22 inches fin
clipped or not
Very
Important Note: This summer fishery is not restricted to fin clipped
fish only, as all Chinook over 22 inches are legal in this special
fishery.
Crabbing
in Marine areas 8-1 and 8-2 will be open July 1-2, close July 3-4,
then resume on a Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule.
Crabbing
spots include the Jetty off the Snohomish River mouth. South Hat
Island and the shore line from Everett to Mukilteo. Try 35 to 50
feet of water with fish or chicken parts for bait. Check your pots
every 30 to 60 minutes for the best catches.
For more
info call Gary Krein at All-Star Fishing Charters,
800-214-1595 or 425-252-4188 Email
gary@allstarfishing.com
While
Tulalip Bay did not get off to the hot start we saw last year, the
action has been slowly picking up steam. The opener in '05 was a
"flash in the pan" as fishing never really got hot for most anglers.
This year however, things seem to be following a more "normal" pattern
with Chinook numbers steadily building with good numbers of bright
Chinook in a biting mood.

Pictured
above is a chrome 22 pounder taken aboard the North River "Dawg
Sled" over the weekend. This dandy king took a Silver Horde Kingfisher
Spoon in green/glow with 42" of 40 lb TripleFish Flourocarbon behind
a Hot Spot flasher in the new "Ultra Violet" Purple haze pattern.
I run 12-pound balls off the Scotty Downriggers at Tulalip and I
custom make my Scotty PowerGrip release leaders out of 150 lb test
TripleFish mono in Salt Water Camo color. Use large crimps instead
of knotting the 150 lb and run the release off of a Silver Horde
Rudder Flasher for added effectiveness.
If
you don't have the above gear or you're not clear on putting it
together, Head to Outdoor Emporium. I'll have a demo set of this
set up available for your information. Or, Tune in this Saturday
morning from 6-8am to Sportsradio 950 KJR AM to NorthWest Wild Country.
I'll give a Silver Horde Rudder Flasher release setup away sometime
during the show. In addition we'll be giving a Westport Tuna trip
away courtesy of Deep Sea charters (www.deepseacharters.biz). Salmon
University Professor emeritus, The Dean of Salmon anglers: Tom Nelson
will join me in the studio this Saturday as Joel Shangle heads to
Alaska for some "research" this Saturday. Hopefully Joel and Bill
Herzog will check in with us for a live report from Craig, Alaska.

The
Tulalip chinook are absolutely chrome right now and dripping with
sea-lice. Here's what our 18 pounder from Monday (6-26) looked like
in the fish box. This fish took a Gamakatsu-rigged Silver Horde
glow squid with 42" of 40lb TripleFish Flourocarbon behind a Hotspot
UV flasher. The king bit 60' deep off the Scotty Downriggers in
about 100 feet of water.
SEE
TJ'S REPORT ON SITKA ALASKA BELOW IN THE ALASKA SECTION
See
RIVER REPORTS UNDER "FRESH WATER REPORTS" (BELOW)
Tune
in to 950 AM KJR Sportsradio this Saturday from 6-8 am for NorthWest
Wild Country. Host Joel Shangle & Yours Truly will keep you up-to-date
on all area fisheries and techniques. Pour a cup and tune in!
For
more info call T.J. Nelson, Skagit River Outfitters Guide Service;
425-377-1167; tom@fishskagit.com
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Marine Area 9:
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June
27th Report
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Salmon fishing opens on July 15.
Crabbing
in marine area 9 will be open every day from July 1-8 and after
July 8th, switch to the Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule.
For
more info, call Gary Krein at All-Star Fishing Charters, 800-214-1595
or 425-252-4188 Email
gary@allstarfishing.com
All-Star
Fishing Charters - Delivering Quality fishing on Puget Sound
I
caught this 37" (15+ lb) Ling on June 9th around noon off of Possession
Point Area 9 in a 70' hole with 40' sides on a 6" glow scampi twin
tail on a 6 oz jig head with a herring chunk teaser.

Caught
by Jon Sanwald with Captain Harold Rowan and first mate Tony Do
Best
Ling I've ever put in a boat.
Submitted by Jon Sanwald
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Seattle area (Marine Area 10):
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June
27th Report
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We
have two openings in area 10 starting July 1st. First we have the
first 8 days open to crabbing and then after that, a rotation of
being open Wednesday thru Saturday of each week. Area 10 will open
to hook and release of Chinook in the area outside of the Elliott
Bay closure. Retention of Coho will be legal outside of the Elliott
Bay closure.

This past Saturday and Sunday I went fishing on the Columbia River
upstream from Buoy 10. I had my son Scott and his daughters sturgeon
fishing. We caught 6 sturgeon from 47 to 52 inches. Some fine eating.
For
more info, call Tom Pollack, Auburn Sports & Marine 253-833-1440
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Marine
Area 11:
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June
27th Report
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No
report this week
For
more info call Tim Hartman at the Point Defiance Boathouse Marina,
MetroParks Tacoma 253-591-5325
www.metroparkstacoma.org
TimH@tacomaparks.com.
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Hood
Canal (Marine Area 12):
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June
27th Report
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Crabbing
opens July 1st. After being closed for so long, it should be great.
Now's a good time to gear up and get everything in order. Cushman
Boats has all your crabbing gear on hand.
Potlatch
State Park and Potlatch DNR Tidelands - opened April 1st to
August 31st for clams and oysters. Note: DNR has made it very difficult
to dig on their tidelands as they have made that area "Emergency
Parking Only". You would have to park at the State Park and walk
the mile to the tidelands.
Point
Whitney Tidelands - opened March 1st through July 31st for clams.
Year-round for oysters.
Duckabush
- year round for clams and oysters.
Lilliwaup
north - year round for clams and oysters.
Eagle
Creek - open for oysters only.
Crabbing
opens July 1st.
For
more info call Cushman Boats, 22320 N Highway 101, Hoodsport, WA
98548, 360-877-5244
www.cushmanboats.com .
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Marine Area 13:
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June
27th Report
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Fishing is spotty but getting better. Numerous fish into the high
teens are coming in from the sand spit, Wollochet Bay and Pt. Fosdick.
We caught fish Sunday that went from 14.4 to 15.8. Monday we saw
a 22 pounder at the boat ramp before we even got our lines wet.
So fishing is getting much better and crabbing is doing very well.
For
more info call Bill Dever at Puget
Sound Salmon Charters (253) 435-1834 or e-mail at salmoncharters@comcast.net
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Tuna
Report - Washington Coast:
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June
27th Report
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Finally, the Pacific Ocean off the NW coast is getting back to normal
temperatures for this time of year after months of being 6 to 8
degrees below normal. Surface temperatures at sea are still well
below optimal for the migration of tuna into this area unlike last
year when they were near shore along the entire Oregon Coast north
to Westport.
Two
weeks ago I received a single report of a commercial troller that
had caught several albacore 50 miles out and 30 miles south of Tillamook
Bay. I was very skeptical. Ocean temps in that area were at least
five degrees below what they should be for tuna to be comfortable.
Albacore
should be getting closer now but I still don't think there should
be any significant numbers closer than 150 miles SW of Cape Mendocino.
It would not surprise me, however, to hear of a few strays being
caught about 50 miles WSW of Westport due to some very cold waters
300 to 600 miles off the whole Oregon Coast. Those cold waters would
funnel the few fish in the leading edge of the migration directly
at a bubble of warmer water near shore between the mouth of the
Columbia River and the Queets River.
All
this being said, what is bad news for albacore anglers is great
news for salmon anglers this year and in the future for both salmon
fishers and coastal crabbers. Plankton production has been very
high all along the coast from Cape Mendocino to Cape Flattery. This
year's outmigration of salmon/steelhead smolts of all species will
have outstanding survival due to the rich food supply and lack of
competitor/predators from the south. The coastal Dungeness crab
resource that will begin its collapse in late 2007 through 2008
will recover very quickly due to great survival of the spawn this
year.
Also
due to the unusually rich feeding conditions offshore, I soon expect
to hear comments about unusually large pinks (7#+) and Coho (12#+)
being caught by Makah tribal commercial trollers out of Neah Bay.
These will be harbingers of a great August and September for sports
anglers in the Straits of Juan de Fuca and northern Puget Sound
when 10# pinks and 15#+ Coho will be common as record returns head
for the Snohomish and Skagit River systems (but not elsewhere such
as the Columbia where Coho numbers will be low but the fish equally
large).
Hopefully
by my next Albacore News, conditions will be right to begin my usual
estimations of bearings and ranges of albacore schools from important
NW coastal landmarks.
Tight
Lines to all!
Ward
Norden
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FRESH-WATER
REPORTS - WASHINGTON
Banks Lake:
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June
27th Report
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We
fished Banks Lake for a few days last week. The morning bite
was best (7am - 9am). We fished Punch Bowl by Steamboat Rock
using an artificial lure (silver beads with a gold spinner).
We kept ten 17-23" Walleye. The weather was excellent and
the lake smooth like glass.

David
Greene with a string of Walleye

Gordon
Frydenlund filleting the Banks Lake catch

Sunset
At Banks Lake
Submitted
by David Greene, Seattle, WA
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Lake Chelan:
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June
27th Report
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Lake
Trout fishing has been fair for us with a scattering of fish coming
from the lower basin, Mack Bar and the Yacht Club area. The fish
are where you find them, with depths ranging from 75 to 275 feet.
U-20 flatfish in purple glow, luminous chartreuse as well as K-Lures
with green and glow have been the productive lures.
The
kokanee have continued to be the story here. Fish that are 10 to
12 inches that are ever present in depths of 15 to 50 feet. Try
wedding rings behind a 0000 dodger and a Mack's Lures Hot wings
inbetween. Bait the wedding ring with anise scented white shoepeg
corn.
You
can fish an over / under combination for both species at about 1.5
mph.
The
driftwood hazard is still extreme. Be prepared to brake for rafts
of driftwood. There are some very sneaky deadheads lurking just
at and below the surface. Take Care.

Pictured
above on 6-20-06 Andy Kvalhein of Petaluma, CA with Brother in law
Ernest Scheger of San Carlos, CA with their combo catch of Lake
Chelan Mackinaw and Kokanee
For
more info call Anton Jones of Darrell & Dad's Family Guide Service;
darrellanddads.com;
antonj@aol.com or call (509)687-0709 or toll free at (866)360-1623
Chinook Pass (Naches, WA)):
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June
27th Report
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No
report this week
Submitted
by Doug Williams, Whistlin' Jack Lodge @ Cliffdell/Chinook
Pass, 20800 State Route 410, Naches, WA 98937 (509) 658-2433
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River Reports:
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June
27th Report
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Fishing
on the Cowlitz has been a hit and a miss affair this week.
We've had a couple of stellar days this last week hooking
as many as 10 or 12 fish in a few hours. Other days we've
went all day with 2 or 3 fish in the box for 12 hours of
fishing. I've been fishing the Blue Creek area down to Mission
bar as most of the fish seem to be in this area. I've been
seeing more fish lately laying in the shallow water a good
sign that there are fish in the river waiting to be caught.
These fish are averaging 8 to 12 pounds with my boat landing
a fish in the 17 pound range this week.
Mid July to early August is peak time in the Cowlitz so
it's only going to get better. I have a few days left open
in July and a few in August. I will also be running afternoon
trips starting in July and these are heavily discounted
at $75.00 per person with a fish on Guarantee.

These
fish were takin in fast and furious late afternoon bite
this week. The bigger one went 13 pounds.
For
more info call Phil Stephens, Mystical
Legends Guides Service , (206) 940-0052 or E-mail
No
report this week
Stay
tuned to KJR AM 950's Northwest Wild Country for the latest
local fishing news and live on the water reports every Saturday
Morning from 6-8 am. Good Luck!
For
more info call T.J. Nelson, Skagit River Outfitters Guide
Service; 425-377-1167; tom@fishskagit.com
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ALASKA - SALT WATER REPORTS
Alaska - Sitka:
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June
27th Report
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Sitka
was very solid this year with chinook averaging larger than
last year and silvers suprising everyone by their numbers
and size. Halibut fishing was a bit tougher but you would
not know it by this nice 87 pounder taken on a Pt. Wilson
dart! The kings pictured were 26 and 31 lbs and just loaded
with krill! I've never seen Chinook exclusively feeding
on euphasid shrimp (or krill) but once we opened these fish
up that was the exactly the case. Most fish we kept had
red pigment coming out the vent in the fish box which is
the result of digesting such a large amount of shrimp! The
Chinook were in a mood to bite herring too and we were able
to catch fish mooching and jigging as well as trolling with
the Scotty Downriggers.

The
early arrival and size of silvers was a most pleasant surprise
and should be an indicator of what is coming up for us here
on the Washington coast and Puget Sound.
If you ever have the opportunity to fish south east Alaska,
you should seriously consider Sitka. There are several excellent
Charter operators in the area such as Greg Kain with Greg
Kain fishing adventures or Derek Floyd with Reel Class charters.
Sitka is much closer and more affordable than you think!
For more info call T.J. Nelson, Skagit River Outfitters
Guide Service; 425-377-1167 tom@fishskagit.com
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BRITISH
COLUMBIA – SALT WATER REPORTS
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Ucluelet, BC:
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June
27th Report
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Ucluelet
has been very hot the last few years and is expected to continue
for this year. Here you can often hook 20-60 salmon per day as well
as halibut. If you are trying to decide what time in the summer
to come, any time between May and September is good. While June,
July and August are peak months, May and September also see very
good action as well. Many people are concerned about catching fish,
so one thing to note about Ucluelet is that it is not like some
other areas that have really slow times and really good times. We
have a large area to choose from and there are so many fish traveling
past, that you almost always have a good shot of a good days fishing,
whether coming in May, June, July, August or September. Here is
an outline of what is happening in each month:
- June
also has good numbers of Chinook and Halibut. There tend to be
more Halibut closer to shore during June while trolling along
the bottom in 180 to 200 ft with a glow hootchy or spoon. If you
would like to bottom bounce, Berkey Power Worms are the best option.
There is also a good chance of getting halibut up even around
100 ft while fishing for salmon.
- July
starts seeing Coho show up around Chrowe Island as well as offshore
in good numbers. Often you can't get your line down as the aggressive
Coho swarm around. Coho show in good numbers to the end of September.
For Coho Coyote Spoons work well fished at 20-50 ft.
- August
is the month known for the larger Chinook. Large sizes for Ucluelet
range from 30 - 50 lbs. The large Chinook can be caught right
up to about September 10. Seven inch Tomic plugs generally work
well for these larger Chinook. It also works well at keeping the
smaller ones off the line. Some favorite Tomic plugs are 101,
158, 600, 700 and 702.
- September
is usually good until about the 10th for the larger Chinook and
then after that you fish the feeder Chinook that are 5-15 lbs.
There are usually a good number of Coho around until the 20th
and then you are primarily fishing Chinook. Last year we had great
halibut fishing up to the 20th as well, but that is unusual.
Right
now....
The
average size for Chinook(Kings) is definitely up from last year.
We have been catching quite a few 20lb plus fish the last week and
a few tyees this week. Many bigger fish are coming from Inside South
Bank and Wya Point on anchovies. Chinook fishing has also been good
along the Gullies and around the Rats nose. Salmon are biting glow
hutchies, spoons and anchovies from 70 feet down to right on the
bottom.
The
halibut have shifted a little, but not very far. Big bank has been
producing halibut at the Shallows, the Gullys and the Stinky hole-though
the last couple of days the Stinky Hole slowed down and we had to
move to a different location, which is not named, but very productive.
The Lighthouse bank was good for a while and then has slowed down.
Halibut have been averaging between 12-20 pounds, though we have
been getting some up to 50 lbs. Straight glow hootchies seem to
be the best. Glow spoons are also working-thought I have mainly
been using hootchies. At the Stinky hole we bottom bounce for them
and that has been very effective. Well, tight lines and tasty dinners!

Pictured
above on June 26, 2006, Fraser Hart and Vince Bernier with their
catch of Tyees.
For
more info, call Sam Vandervalk, 877-777-4344 Salmon Eye Fishing
Charters www.salmoneye.net
Alberni Inlet and Barclay Sound
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June
27th Report
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Port
Alberni Inlet, Barkley Sound, West Coast, Somass-Stamp River
No
report this week
For
more info, call Doug Lindores at Slivers Charters Salmon Sport Fishing
(250)724-2502 www.catchsalmon.ca
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Quatsino Sound/Winter Harbour:
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June
27th Report
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Things
have turned on nicely in our area over the last two weeks. We are
seeing steady Spring and Coho action as our season rounds into form.
Water temperatures are near normal, so most fish are coming in relatively
shallow water as the Needlefish are filling in the near shore shoals.
Action has been steady within a mile of Kains Island, Lighthouse
and Lippy Point in 200-250ft of water with most fish coming in the
75-125ft range. Angelo's Purple Haze and Cotton Candy behind Oki
Plaid flashers are the best performers.
Lingcod,
Halibut and Snapper action was particularly robust this week as
the very limited fishing pressure continues to reward good anglers.
The vast majority of groundfish are coming on Spreader bars with
XL Herring as bait in 250-300ft of water directly off Kains Island.

Pictured
above on June 19, 2006, Tony Sampson and Heidi Walsh with their
15 & 18lb Spring Salmon caught at Lippy Point, Winter Harbour, using
Angelo's Purple Haze and Cotton Candy Hoochies.
For
world class guided charter fishing, visit historic Winter Harbour
For
more info call Greg Vance, The Outpost at Winter Harbour, Guided
Charters and Accommodations
www.winterharbour.ca
winterharbour@telus.net
250-969-4333
Vancouver
Island Overview
Salmon
fishing was GOOD overall with quite a few springs from the high
teens to the high 30's were landed. A few hatchery coho up to 9
lbs have been caught and anglers are also mentioning that the dogfish
have showed up in large numbers. Halibut fishing was SLOW because
of strong currents and tides but should be good by this coming weekend.
www.fishingvictoria.com
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Sooke, BC:
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June
27th Report
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Salmon
- Salmon fishing was GOOD this past weekend and the top two
fish in the Glen Lake derby came from Sooke. Quite a few salmon
between the teens and mid 30's were brought back to the marina.
The most productive area was from Secretary (Donaldson) Island west
to the Bluffs. There was a little bit of action near Muir Creek
and Sheringham Point as well. The springs are mostly running from
50 to 70 feet. The hatchery coho are also starting to show up and
fin clipped coho up to 9 lbs were weighed in at the marina. Anchovy
is still the most popular bait by a large margin. Rhys Davis teaser
heads in the Army Truck or Glow Green colors have been working the
best. With plastic baits go with Army Truck, Purple Haze, or Green/White
color patterns and with spoons use Army Truck or Cop Car. Hot Spot
Gold Fever and Betsey Gold flashers are working well in conjunction
with your favorite lure.
HALIBUT - Halibut fishing was SLOW this past week due to
big tides and strong currents. Extra Large Herring, Mackerel and/or
Octopus fished off of a spreader bar and close to the bottom is
the best bet to catch the big flatfish.
Becher
Bay
Salmon
fishing was GOOD according to the marina, although when the Killer
Whales came through on Sunday that slowed things down. During the
week and on Saturday quite a few fish in the high teens, lots in
the 20's and several into the high 30's were caught. Cam Green landed
the biggest of the week, a 38 lb spring near the Trap Shack on Monday
evening at 85 feet on an anchovy in Chrome Bl/GR Scale Anchovy Special.
The coho are also starting to show up in this area. The most productive
spots were from Beechey Head to O'Brien Point. Most of the fish
are being taken at depths of 55 to 85 feet. The vast majority of
salmon are coming in on anchovy. The best teaser heads have been
the Rhys Davis Anchovy Special in Green Glow and the JDF Purple
Haze. Big Shooter Betsey Gold and Gold Fever Hot Spot flashers have
been the best flashers to use. The Army Truck has been the best
hootchy this past week. Spoons also work and the best ones lately
are the 4 inch Coyotes, Titans or Gibbs Gators in Army Truck or
Cop Car.
Pedder
Bay
Salmon
- - Salmon fishing was PRETTY GOOD this past week. Once again, there
were quite a few springs from the mid teens to the mid 30's caught
this past week. One 4 lb hatchery coho was also weighed in at the
marina. Church Rock was the area where most of the larger salmon
were taken, with several into the low 30's coming from there. However,
the Bedfords produced a 34 lb spring for Dick Piercy. Inside the
bay, anglers jigging near the Deep Hole continue to catch lots of
springs weighing from 10 to 20 lbs, mostly on Gibbs Minnows in the
3 to 4 ounce size. Most trollers are catching their fish on anchovies
in glow or chrome Rhys Davis teaser heads and at 60 to 80 feet on
the downrigger. Hootchies have been also been effective recently
with Army Truck, Green & White and Purple Haze the best colors to
use. If you want to troll spoons, the Army Truck, Mongoose and Lime
Twist Coyotes, Gypsies, Titans and Tomics in 4 or 5 inch sizes have
been best. Oki Betsey Gold and Red Hot Spot flashers have been good
for attracting fish.
HALIBUT
- Halibut fishing was SLOW this past weekend because of the big
tides and strong currents. Last Monday, before the big tides started,
Gord Gavin brought in halibut weighing 75, 62 and 50 lbs. Extra
Large Herring or Octopus fished off of a spreader bar and close
to the bottom works best to catch the big flatfish. This coming
weekend should be a real good one for the big flatfish.
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Victoria/Sydney,
BC:
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June
27th Report
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Victoria Waterfront
Salmon
- Salmon fishing was SPOTTY along the waterfront this past week.
In spite of that, there were some nice springs caught near the Breakwater
and Harbour entrance. Rod Noble got a 38 lb spring one night early
in the week, Adam Heffelfinger caught a 29 lb fish mid week, and
Murray Elphrick landed 26 and 20 lb springs Saturday evening. The
best fishing was around the end of the flood tide or near the bait.
The fish are running fairly shallow and the best depths to troll
have been around 40 to 80 feet. The dogfish have also arrived too.
Medium anchovy has been good and Glow/Green or Chartreuse were the
best teaser head colors to use. Betsey Gold and Gold Fever Hot Spots
flashers have been the most effective. Jellyfish hootchies and squirts
fished behind Purple Glow or Purple Haze flashers have been working
well too. If you use spoons, use Green/Glow, Black/Glow or Army
Truck color combinations with 4" Coyotes, Gypsies and Titans.
HALIBUT
- Halibut fishing was SLOW this past week on Constance Bank due
to big tides and currents. However, next weekend should be really
good. Most anglers are fishing Octopus or Herring on a spreader
bar, just off the bottom. However, some anglers use Mudraker or
Lucky Jigs with good success too
Oak Bay
Salmon
- Salmon fishing was SLOW in Oak Bay this past week. Only a few
springs from 6 to 18 lbs were caught on the Flats this past week.
We didn't hear of any springs coming in from the Gap either. The
salmon have been hitting a wide range of lures: anchovy, strip,
squirts, hootchies and the blue or green Coyote spoons have been
working too. The best patterns for hootchies and squirts have been
the Purple Haze and Green/White. Green Glow or Purple Glow flashers
have been good.
HALIBUT
- Halibut fishing was SLOW this past week. Again, big tides and
strong currents have been a problem. Extra Large Herring or Octopus
fished off of a spreader bar and close to the bottom is the best
bet to catch the big flatfish. However, some anglers use Mudraker
or Lucky Jig with good success too
Sidney
Salmon
fishing has been SLOW in the Sidney area. We've heard that a 15
½ lb spring was caught near James Island and a couple of smaller
ones form near Moresby Island. Trolling close to the bottom produced
the best. Tiny Teaser, small anchovy, and Cop Car spoons have produced
the most action recently.
Port
Renfrew
No
report this week
Updates for this area, as well as current statistics, can be found
at http://www.portrenfrewmarina.com/.
NOTABLE
CATCHES
Here are some of the notable catches that we
know of from this past week. Mike Wurtich caught a 48.6 lb Chinook
on anchovy near Camper Creek in Port Renfrew this morning. The Glen
Lake Inn 16th Annual Salmon Derby was won by John Wright with a
35.8 lb spring. Second place went to Joanne Skakun-Harrison for
a 33.4 lb spring. Cam Green landed the biggest of the week in East
Sooke, a 38 lb spring near the Trap Shack on Monday evening at 85
feet on an anchovy in Chrome Bl/GR Scale Anchovy Special. Off the
waterfront, Rod Noble got a 38 lb spring one night early in the
week, Adam Heffelfinger caught a 29 lb fish mid week, and Murray
Elphrick landed 26 and 20 lb springs Saturday evening.
Submitted
by Tom Vaida, Island Outfitters, 3319 Douglas Street, Victoria,
BC (250) 475-4969 info@fishingvictoria.com;
www.fishingvictoria.com
TIP
OF THE WEEK
Many nice salmon are lost each season
by anglers ripping the hooks right out of the fish's mouth. This
is especially true of anglers who insist on "setting the hooks"
on a salmon that has tripped the line from the release on the downrigger.
When you fish off of a downrigger, the fish usually hooks itself
while pulling the line from the release and by "setting the hooks"
you only increase your chances of having the big one get away.
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BRITISH
COLUMBIA – FRESH WATER REPORTS
OVERVIEW
- Bass fishing and trout fishing are both STILL GOOD.
Cowichan
River
Fishing
was GOOD with anglers reporting decent actions in the top end of
the river. However, they've stopped releasing as much water from
the weir and the water levels have dropped to just over 0.4 meters.
There are insect hatches going on so matching the hatch should produce
the most action. Good flies include Prince Nymphs, Gold Ribbed Hare's
Ear Nymphs, Pheasant Nymphs or stonefly nymphs. Wooly buggers also
work well, especially on the Brown Trout.
Local
Lakes
Local
Lakes - Trout fishing is STILL GOOD in most lakes. Warming water
temperatures is starting from a thermocline in many lakes, so you
may have to go deeper to get the most action. Elk Lake continues
to produce the most and largest trout and we heard of some good
sized ones being caught this past week. Prospect Lake and Langford
Lake have also been good. The trout are getting deeper in the lake
now as the surface temperature increases. Anglers fishing Green
Glitter Powerbait from the fishing pier on the west side of the
lake have been pulling in some of these big ones too.
On
most lakes, fly anglers can stay with the old reliables (Black Leeches,
Green Wooly Buggers) and expect good action. Chironomids have been
good (there have been some big hatches lately) and Pheasant Tail,
Halfback and Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear nymphs also work well. For trolling
try Red/Pearl Dick Nite or Needlefish, Flatfish or Wee Tads in orange,
frog or rainbow patterns, red & white, or yellow with red spots.
Willow Leaf Lake trolls with Wedding Bands and/or worms will almost
always work.
Bass Fishing
Bass
fishing is GOOD. However, the spawning period is over and more of
the fish are moving into deeper water and starting to feed again.
However, evenings and mornings have been good for top water action.
Anglers are reporting lots of fish and lots of good sized ones too.
All the local bass lakes (Elk Lake, Beaver Lake, Langford Lake,
Shawnigan Lake, Prospect Lake, Thetis Lake, Quennell Lake and St.
Marys Lake) are producing excellent catches of bass now. Use almost
any bass lure, (tube jigs, lizards, jigs with pork rind, plastic
worms, stick baits, plugs or crankbaits) and fish the shoreline
or near structure in shallower spots. The YUM DINGER with Live Prey
Technology & salt soft plastics has been awesome! Especially when
fished without a weight. Fly anglers are also getting in on the
action. If you've never tried catching bass on light fly tackle
or ultra light spinning tackle, you should get out and do it now.
It's just way too much fun.
Submitted
by Tom Vaida, Island Outfitters, 3319 Douglas Street, Victoria,
BC (250) 475-4969 info@fishingvictoria.com;
www.fishingvictoria.com
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Fraser
River System
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June
27th Report
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No
report this week
For
more info call Tony Nootebos, Owner - Harrison Bay Guide Services,
located on the shore of Harrison Lake. (604)-796-3345 or e-mail
at
info@harrisonbay.com
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OREGON
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North
Oregon Coast
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June
27th Report
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No
report this week
FOR
UP TO DATE REPORTS OR CURRENT CONDITIONS CALL US ANYTIME.
Tight
Lines. Take a KID FISHING TODAY!
For
more info call Val Perry – Perry’s Fishing Adventures
www.fishignwithval.com
fishingwithval@msn.com
503-738-6991 or 503-440-5281
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GREAT LAKES
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Great
Lakes
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June
27th Report
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Milwaukee,
WI - Lake Michigan Fishing
Rainbow
trout, Chinook and Coho have been active during the past week. The
area and depth have been constant as the big pond settles into a
summer pattern. The best water has been 80 to 120 feet with Rainbows
coming on Slide Divers set to #3 with 80 feet of line out and 5
color lead core with small Vulcan #2 Silver Sky spoons. This is
a midday bite between 10 am to 4 pm. This same tackle will take
Coho early and Rainbows thru the day. You can also catch Chinook
all thru the day but the best bite has been early and late in the
day. Look for them in water below 50 degrees. The temp break to
50 degrees is at 65 feet. Fish for them from 65 to the bottom on
downriggers. I find the best action about ten feet off the bottom.
Magnum spoons like the #5 Monkey Puke and Fish n Chip Reapers along
with most of the different types of rotators with green or blue
flies are taking the big ones. Watch your speed kick up your speed
to 2.4 to 2.6 for Rainbows and between 1.8 and 2.4 for Kings. Have
a blast!
Submitted
by Capt. Jim Hirt (Jim charters out of Milwaukee, WI) 414-828-1094
www.bluemaxcharters.com
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