The Fishin' Magician: Seeking Kokanee

Kokanee fishing continues to be excellent at Lake Chelan. When you drive into town you will see most of the boats just up from Lakeside Park and out I the midd…

The Fishin' Magician: The Hidden Walleye

This could be a great season for walleye on Banks Lake, if you make some adjustments. Last year the lake was drawn down and refilled and that has changed thing…

Fishing Kids day is tomorrow

This is the perfect weekend for family fun. First attend the Fishing Kids event at Cascade Park. The cost is $5, but this is a minimal amount for the benefits …

The Fishin' Magician: Kokanee at Lake Chelan

Anglers continue to take big kokanee at Lake Chelan and they are finding them in deeper water than they are used to in the lower basin. The main schools haven'…

Outdoor survival an important skill

MOSES LAKE - Those who venture into the Great Outdoors should realize the chance of becoming lost is certainly real. Once or twice a year it is my responsibili…

The Fishin' Magician: Chief Joseph Dam opening

There is not just good fishing but great fishing available to anglers in Central Washington right now. I did some trout fishing at Fish Lake near Lake Wenatche…

The Fishin' Magician: Trout on Lake Wenatchee

If you want to get some fast action for rainbow trout, consider Fish Lake, near Lake Wenatchee. I took Mike McKee, owner of Mike's Meat and Farmers Market, and…

Tentative goose banding project scheduled

The Fishin' Magician: Walleye on Moses Lake, Bass on Banks Lake

I finally got a chance to fish for walleye on Moses Lake, and had a great time. The bite, which is not unusual with walleye fishing, was sporadic, but my two f…

Day on refuge provides wildlife viewing opportunities

This is the second to a two-part series about a volunteer project to measure the water level of 11 lakes on the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.

The Fishin' Magician: Kids Fishin-Day registration

There is still time to register for the free Kids Fishin-Day at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery in Leavenworth. There are spaces available starting at 8…

The Fishin' Magician: Kids Fish-In Day

There's a great event for kids coming up on June 2nd, and you still have time to register. It's the annual Kids Fish-In Day at the Leavenworth National Fish Ha…

Alfalfa needed for pygmy rabbit project

The following was received from James A Chandler, Wildlife Volunteer Program Manager for Fish and Wildlife:

Fresh News From MarDon: Walleye soon, Bass Tournament Results

MARDON RESORT - Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! As you are relaxing by the lake, in the mountains or in your back yard, be thankful to our military …

The Fishin' Magician: Walleye on Moses Lake

Boy am I excited. I have been getting some great reports on walleye fishing on Moses Lake and I am going! I have usually been on Moses a couple of times by now…