The WDFW is asking people who have ideas related to conservation of the fisheries, or increased recreational benefit to submit proposals. WDFW is accepting proposals through June 15, and has an online form available.
The form, as well as information of the sportfishing rule change process, can be found at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/rule_proposals/ .
News release here. http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/apr2612a/
Check out this updated and comprehensive report for Opening Day Trout Season 2012 information. Find your best opportunity for catching your limit.
It’s time to gear up for the general lake opener on Saturday, April 28. Most Whatcom County lakes have already been stocked by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in anticipation of the season opener. Below is a list of catchable trout planted in Whatcom County lakes. Read the full report here.
The much anticipated Fly Fish Film Tour is coming to Bellingham this weekend. If you’re into flyfishing you won’t want to miss this.
The sponsors are hoping for a good turnout, so come by, check it out and say “hi”. We’ll be hanging out with Ed at the Cascades Flyfishing Expeditions booth before the show.
Preview the trailers here http://flyfilmtour.com/films
Or check out more info about the WWU event at http://www.n-sea.org/
Some good and some bad with the 2012 salmon seasons.
Close to home, it looks like the Baker Lake Sockeye fishery will open earlier this year, and we’ll also see a Sockeye opening on the Skagit River this year. The river fishery will be June 16 to July 15 in a limited area.
Beer, fly casting, fun people.
Swing by Nugent’s corner around 2pm to hang out with some cool people, get some casting tips from an expert or two, and test some fly rods.
More details here: http://www.cascadesfly.com/content/What_We_Do/nooksack_river_casting.asp
Courtesy of N-SEA.org:
Join the Liam Wood Fly Fishers and River Guardians, NSEA, and the 4th Corner Fly Fishers for an action packed night filled with this year’s most captivating fly fishing films. All proceeds will be donated to the Liam Wood Fly Fishers and River Guardians Program. The films will be shown at theWestern Washington University PAC Sunday, April 29th at 4:30pm. Epic landscapes, huge fish, and exotic locations will fill the screen for this big screen celebration of the art of fly fishing! Raffle items and numerous free prizes will be given away during this thrilling night! An after party including $1 off beers with ticket stub at Brandywine Kitchen will wrap up the night as attendees can discuss future flyfishing plans and the film tours epic scenes. Tickets are available at www.flyfilmtour.com, the WWU box office (www.wwu.edu/pacboxoffice), the Community Co-op, and www.villagebooks.com. $12 General ~ $8 w/Student ID. For more information email outreach@n-sea.org. See you there!
A recent revision to the Discover Pass law was passed last Saturday. Effective immediately, each Discover pass can now be used for two vehicles.
To read more, visit http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/ or see the WDFW press release.
For many anglers, “opening day” is synonymous with the start of the lowland lakes trout-fishing season, which gets under way April 28 this year. More than 300,000 Washingtonians are expected to descend on trout-stocked waters throughout the state that Saturday to kick off the new season.
But anglers – and hunters, too – are also looking forward to a variety of other “opening days” this month, as seasons ranging from lingcod fishing on the north coast to a statewide turkey hunt get under way. A morning razor clam dig has been tentatively scheduled on ocean beaches April 7-9, pending the results of marine toxin tests.
Read more at the WDFW Weekender report site.
Updated fishing reports have been posted in the past few days to our fishing reports section. Check them out here.
Dave’s Sports shop March fishing report.
Mayberry Sporting Goods March fishing report.
NSEA’s Annual Community Celebration
The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) will host their Annual Community Celebration Thursday, March 22nd from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Majestic (located at1027 N. Forest St. inBellingham). This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided and a silent auction will be held with local items. Attendees will learn about NSEA’s 2011 accomplishments and our ongoing work to restore sustainable wild salmon runs inWhatcomCounty. The Annual Community Celebration is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the partnerships and community support that make NSEA’s salmon recovery work possible and to discover new ways to get involved with NSEA!
For more information on this event, please visit www.n-sea.org.
The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring sustainable wild salmon runs inWhatcomCounty.
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