Washington Fishing Blog

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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.
Seattle Fishing Company
Guide to Fishing the Hoh River

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

Seattle Fishing Company
Best Lures for Steelhead

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

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

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Washington Salmon Fishing Season

Our guide to the 2024 Washington Salmon Fishing Seasons - Marine Areas

Washington is known for its rugged coastline and vast expanses of ocean, inlets and bays, salmon fishing happens to be the main event in pretty much every corner of the state, and the 2024 salmon fishing season is shaping up to be a great one! Washington's salmon season setting process is wrapping up and we have a great idea of what is in store for the waters of the Pacific Ocean, Strait, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and Columbia River. 

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

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

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.

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

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

The Hoh River on Washington's Olympic Peninsula is one of the most pristine and wild rivers in the state. It is a popular destination for anglers looking for a trophy Wild Steelhead, Chinook Salmon or Coho Salmon in a truly wild setting. Our fishing guide for the Hoh River includes fishing spots, techniques and gear recommendations and helpful links.

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Whidbey Island's Beaches - Washington's Best Places to Salmon Fish From Shore

Whidbey Island's Beaches - Washington's Best Places to Salmon Fish From Shore

Whidbey Island is Washington's largest island, located in the center of Puget Sound and an absolute magnet for beach anglers. Follow along with us as we circle the island and lay out the best places on Whidbey Island to fish for salmon from shore.

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Puget Sound, Washington - Best Public Piers for Salmon Fishing

Puget Sound, Washington - Best Public Piers for Salmon Fishing

Seattle is blessed to have a few really great public fishing spots where anglers can catch salmon without the use of a boat, we catch salmon with surprising regularity from our local piers. Grab a few of our favorite pier fishing lures and head out to any of these awesome salmon fishing spots.

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