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Fishing/Hunting

Find the best local fishing spots and public hunting lands in the Columbia Basin!

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Ephrata Youth Fishing Derby Saturday

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lions Club will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 6 to 8 a.m. this Saturday at Ping P…

Updated 15 years ago
Ephrata Lions host fishing derby

EPHRATA - Little kids pulling big fish out of Ephrata's Ping Pond spurred some fishing stories among organizers this week.

Updated 15 years ago
Fishing Magician Report - April 13

I have been away and had a great time with my family on Lopez Island in the San Juans. This is the second year that my Dad arranged for a cabin on a bay there, and it is a wonderful get together with the grandkids,…

Updated 15 years ago
Columbia Basin Fishing derby is Saturday

MOSES LAKE - If you have kids ages 5 to 14, and are seeking a free family event, check out the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District's fishing derby …

Updated 15 years ago
Birding trip reveals seven golden eagles

Birding

Updated 15 years ago
Fishing Magician Report - April 8

April is a huge month for anglers in Central Washington. Many lakes have opened for trout fishing in the Columbia Basin, and the big general trout season opener happens at the end of the month.

Updated 15 years ago
Great wildlife viewing in Basin

MOSES LAKE - This is the first of a two-part series about wildlife viewing in the Basin.

Updated 15 years ago
Fishing Magician Report - April 6

There are lots of trout lakes open to fishing in the Columbia Basin, but there will still be lots of anglers headed up to Lake Roosevelt to do their fishing. There are still limits of big rainbow being bagged regul…

Updated 15 years ago
Fishing Magician Report - April 4

Here's something a little different from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. There is a closure on the retention of a few species in the Priest Rapids Pool on the Columbia River for a short period of time.

Updated 15 years ago
Lake Chelan offers a variety of fishing action in the Spring

I know you've heard me say that I enjoy getting out and exploring new fishing opportunities in Central Washington.  I like to learn about new places to go and …

Updated 15 years ago
Drano Lake offers bright kings on the lower Columbia River

Thousands of anglers chase tens of thousands of king salmon on the Columbia River every year, and it all starts on the lower river.  The first to enter the riv…

Updated 15 years ago
Trout, Bass, and Walleye action heating up at Potholes Reservior

MARDON RESORT - Spring fishing patterns are beginning in Central

Updated 15 years ago
Second fishing opener begins today; Spring Turkeys in sight; 2011 Halibut forecast

Fish and Wildlife District Fish Biologist Chad Jackson predicts