Kevin’s Catch

With the January closure of many of Washington’s Marine Areas, the biggest opener for blackmouth, or resident chinook salmon as they are also called, is pushed back to February 1st. …

This month kicks off a new year of fishing and boating with the big Seattle Boat Show, January 24 to February 1! As usual, there will be a lot of …

A clean, organized, and well-operating boat will help you consistently catch fish like this hatchery Chinook held up by Larry Johnson. For Pacific Northwest boaters, December has a lot going …

Salmon fishing was better this year than in the past few seasons in many places. From Northern California to Alaska, it was lights out for many. From Northern California to …

We are in the middle of the dry season, but out on the water, it will be wet and wild angling through August. There’s a lot going on this month, …

Mike Sorenson with a nice Chinook caught in July, 2018. Time to fire up the BBQ! When I think of July and summer, I think of Dungeness crab! Relatively inexpensive …

We can all agree that this is a great time to be out on the water, feeling alive and pursuing a passion! Whether that passion means a little or a …

Opportunities abound in May to take a harvest from the sea in the Pacific Northwest. From halibut and ling cod to prawns and some north-of-the-border salmon, it’s kickin’ out in …

April in the Northwest to me means Chinook salmon! Whether in the saltwater or on the Columbia River (or its tributaries), this is a good month to get out and …

Last month we talked a lot about fishing safety. This should always be at the forefront of your planning and procedure in your piscatorial pursuits. While we’ll hit on safety …

Hauling in halibut is reel hard work. May is full of opportunity to get out and get some seafood. Whether we’re talking about north or south of the Canadian border, …

Thinking of a trip to a different fishing ground? The Columbia River near Portland is close and comfy. For April I’d like to add some fuel to your fishing fool …