RESCUE ON THE COWLITZ RIVER: From the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife: "On Monday, Feb. 2, WDFW Police received a request from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to assist in the rescue of a man who was in the water of the Cowlitz River. It was reported that the man was clinging to a tree in a log jam. "Fish and Wildlife Officer Corey and Sergeant Anderson quickly responded. "Immediately upon arriving in the area Officer Corey deployed an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) a

No boat? No problem. We’ve got a blog and video to get you out bass fishing anyway. WDFW warmwater fisheries biologist Danny Garrett’s blog covers everything you need to know to get started bass angling from shore. Read on for details on finding shore access, what to look for from the shore, lures, tactics, and more to help you succeed as a bass angler: https://wdfw.medium.com/beginner-tips-for-catching-bass-from-the-shoreline-49bee7c7eb6c In addition, WDFW recently added a mapping feature to it

Before you head out to catch a pink salmon, remember shoreline etiquette. Respect the space and give fellow anglers room to cast and reel. Crowding the shoreline not only causes tangles—it dampens the experience for everyone. Pack it in, pack it out. Dispose of fishing line, bait containers, and snack wrappers properly. Wildlife and water quality depend on it. Know the rules and check WDFW regulations before you go. Stay informed and fish legally. Refer to the WDFW fishing regulations webpage: h

Fall isn’t just for hunting in Eastern Washington Staff at the Spokane Hatchery, as well as other Eastern Washington hatcheries, started stocking local lakes this week with trout. From October to November each year, 55 truckloads of fish- like this one delivered to Rock Lake yesterday- are put into area lakes in WDFW's Region 1. While these fish are small now, they will be a nice size for catching in the spring. And the fish planted last spring are biting now because trout prefer cooler water te

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on Reels

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on Reels