Northwest Fishing Reports

Talking with a fellow angler at the Duwamish I was told that the Coho run was starting to slow down as they moved upriver. Are there any resources to figure out how upstream the fish are?

I have the SST and like it a lot. The Sedona 4000 might be a bit heavy for that rod--depending how much you value balance. I have an OKUMA RTX 35 and it feels nice. Shopping tip: If you are an Amazon shopper be sure to check out "used" from the Amazon Warehouse. They aren't really used, but returne...

How safe are the Duwamish access points? I am not familiar with South Seattle but I know it gets sketchy in some places

Real salmon eggs do work well for rainbow trout. They tend to work best around the time salmon are spawning. I would try sticking with real salmon eggs. I've had a lot of success with spinners also. Here's a good resource on Rainbow Trout Fishing Would they work on stocked trout that would never ha...

Just about every one of the well known fishing spots I read up on has numerous reports of homeless people and/or druggies, and other sketchy dealings going on. I love fishing, but not enough to get my vehicle broken into or get stabbed with a needle over fishing. Do you guys have any suggestions for...

I cannot be much help with reels (most of mine are either hand me downs or an Abu Garcia that I would not recommend), but keep an eye on Ebay, Craigslist or Offerup, you might be able to get a nice used one reasonably priced. I got a 4000 Sedona and quite like it, but I think the guys at johns spoo...

I like my Okuma SST Salmon rod. I use it for most everything, just swap reels for various types of fishing. If I recall it was reasonably priced, then just choose your reel of choice. I picked one up and love it. Lightweight, quality feel, and well balanced for the price. Unfortunately the splurge ...

I have been looking to get into fresh water shore fishing but have been having issues finding information online and in books. I know we have a few mountain lakes and urban lakes stocked with trout, and we have catch and release cutty on our beaches, but we can’t keep any. Stocked trout tend to be s...

I went out on the water with some family friends and I decided to take my casting rod to add a third pole to the mix to add some entertainment. Unfortunately one of my friends decided to dunk said pole in the water. As a result I am now in the market for a new Salmon/Steelhead pole and reel. My late...

Is there any beach fishing to speak of in the North Sound? I have heard that Boeing Creek has a Salmon population. Could one target salmon as they entered the mouth of the creek, or at the creek itself? Hows Deer Creek?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGiXlUj68aQ

Looks like a lovely time. Decent fishing, easy to access while not being crowded, and lovely views.

Insane! Mind if I ask where the lake is? It looks like a lovely spot even with no fish on the hook

I am very new to fishing as my post history shows. I apologize for my numerous questions. I went out to Jeff head and marked quite a few Salmon between 50-100 feet deep. Unfortunately the only thing that decided to bite was a tiny shaker. I used a purple haze and a crocodile spoon and then a green r...

Hi Speedbird, You should check out John's site: https://johnssportinggoods.com/rigging-tackle/ I'm not sure if they are open again, but you can also stop by the store and they can set you up. Thank you so much! Absolute goldmine. Unfortunately I did not pick up any lings this year, but Johns advice...

My dad took me fishing with his fishing buddy almost every week as a kid. We parked our boat ten years ago and haven't been since. Last week was the first time me and him went fishing outside of yearly charter trips. I ended up catching a Rockfish I had to release, and either a super big Lingcod tha...