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Puget Sound Dungeness Crabbing Winter

Puget Sound Winter Crabbing

Dungeness crab fishery is open October 1 to December 31, 2025, offering seven-day access.

Steelhead Float Fishing Setup Rigging

Steelhead Rigging Setup

Our step-by-step Steelhead float fishing guide Washington’s rivers effectively this season.

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Guide to Fishing the Hoh River

Explore Washington’s Hoh River, open year-round for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout.

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Best Lures for Steelhead

Discover Seattle Fishing Co.’s top Steelhead lures from float fishing to drift tactics.

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Fishing the Queets River

The Queets River, a hidden gem for Steelhead and Salmon runs from August through January.

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Marine Area 10 & 11 Blackmouth Season Begins April 2, 2025

Marine Area 10 & 11 Blackmouth Season Begins April 2, 2025

Feb 23, 2025

We are really excited for the recently announced early Chinook season in Puget Sound! While this has traditionally been deemed Winter Blackmouth, but with the season pushed into April, we are going to have to change up the branding as this has become a true spring fishery.

Our Guide to Fishing the Queets River - Olympic Peninsula, Washington

Our Guide to Fishing the Queets River - Olympic Peninsula, Washington

Nov 16, 2023

The Queets River is one of the largest rivers in the Olympic National Park and offers great fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, Dolly Varden and Trout. Ample road access and wide gravel bars makes this a perfect river for exploring from shore as well as from a boat. Our fishing guide for the Queets River includes fishing spots, techniques and gear recommendations and helpful links.