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Washington Fishing Blog

From local lakes to coastal tides, explore where to fish, what’s biting, and what’s new. Our blog is always up to date with the latest guides and stories.

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Puget Sound Dungeness Crabbing Winter
Puget Sound Winter Crabbing Season

Puget Sound’s late-season Dungeness crab fishery is open October 1 to December 31, 2025, offering seven-day access across key marine areas.
Steelhead Float Fishing Setup Rigging
Steelhead Rigging: Float Fishing Setup

Our step-by-step Steelhead float fishing guide covers everything you need from bobber stops, leaders, and jigs for fishing Washington’s rivers effectively this season.
Seattle Fishing Company
Our Guide to Fishing the Hoh River

Explore Washington’s Hoh River, open year-round for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout. Peak seasons run August–March, with prime access from Upper Hoh Road to Oil City Road.
Seattle Fishing Company
Best Lures for Steelhead Fishing

Discover Seattle Fishing Co.’s top Steelhead lures from float fishing to drift tactics, our guide breaks down the best lures across Washington, Oregon, and beyond.
Seattle Fishing Company
Our Guide to Fishing the Queets River

Explore the Queets River, a glacier-fed Olympic Peninsula gem with year-round Trout and peak Steelhead and Salmon runs from August through January.

Rigging, How to and Gear Guide

Rigging, How to and Gear Guide

Our Favorite Buzz Bomb Hook Options for Salmon Fishing

Our Favorite Buzz Bomb Hook Options for Salmon Fishing

The Buzz Bomb is by far the most widely used salmon fishing lure on every beach in Puget Sound, I can't think of another lure that is as recognized and popular, here we share our favorite hook configurations for better hookups and that keep you legal in Washington State marine waters.

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