November Preview: Chum, Late Coho and the Turn Toward Winter
November in Washington means Hood Canal chum, late river coho, squid moving south and the first winter steelhead talk. Here's what to plan for.
FIELD NOTES
Field Notes
Notes from the water. Timing and conditions, not a regulation.
Fall Crabbing in Puget Sound: Know Your Area and Your Shell
Fall and winter crabbing in Puget Sound depends on the marine area. Why some areas reopen and others don't, and how to spot a soft-shell crab.
Sea-Run Cutthroat and Resident Coho in South Puget Sound This Fall
South Puget Sound's beaches offer fall fishing for sea-run cutthroat and resident coho, often from shore. Here's how to read the water and plan.
Fall Walleye on the Columbia and Snake: Cooler Water, Better Bite
Walleye fishing on the Columbia and Snake often improves in fall as water cools. Where anglers look, how they fish, and what to check first.
Get Ready for Chum Salmon on Hood Canal This Fall
Hood Canal's chum salmon season builds toward November. October is the time to scout shoreline access, understand the fish, and plan your trip.
Yakima River October Caddis: Big Bugs, Lower Water
Fall on the Yakima brings big orange October caddis, falling flows and some of the year's best dry-fly water. Here's how to plan a trip.
Fall Steelhead: Why Summer-Run Fish Matter in October
Summer-run steelhead can hold in Washington rivers through fall. Here's why October matters in Columbia and Snake tributaries and how to plan.
October Squid Jigging: Puget Sound After Dark
October is a great time to try squid jigging around Edmonds and Seattle. Here's how pier lights, simple gear, and nighttime timing come together.
October Coho in Puget Sound: Follow the Rain
October coho fishing in Puget Sound is all about timing the fall rain. Here's where to look, what to watch, and how to plan a day on the water.