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Fishing/Hunting

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

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago

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, 9 months ago
The Fishin' Magician Report: July 21st - 26th

The Fishin' Magician Report -- July 21 - July 26

Updated 15 years, 9 months ago
Lost boater found on Potholes Reservoir

MARDON — A boater lost on the Potholes Reservoir was rescued with the assistance of Grant County Mosquito Control District 1 and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Monday.

Updated 15 years, 9 months ago
Day trip to Coulee City and points along the way

Day trips and camping trips were a big part of my youth. On a

Updated 15 years, 10 months ago
The Fishin' Magician Report - Friday, 7/2

July 17th may seem like a long ways away, but it will be here before you know it, and if you’re a bass angler this is an important date.

Updated 15 years, 10 months ago
Recent Columbia Basin goose banding project a success

From Fish and Wildlife Waterfowl Specialist Mikal Moore:

Updated 15 years, 10 months ago
More lessons from travel trailer rookies

MOSES LAKE — My wife, Garnet, and I took the big step in 2007 of purchasing a travel trailer. The journey of learning about trailer camping was recounted in th…

Updated 15 years, 10 months ago
The Fishing Magician Report - Jun 25

I hope you all had a great Father’s Day celebration. I sure

Updated 15 years, 10 months ago
Lake Roosevelt walleye fishing heats up after the spawn

Lake Roosevelt walleye are spreading out after the spawn and according to Fish and Wildlife the fish are hungry. Remember, on Lake Roosevelt the daily catch limit is eight walleye and there is no minimum size, alth…

Updated 15 years, 11 months ago
MarDon Fishing Report- Friday, 5/28

Our cool late May weather has kept an amazing “Walleye Bite” alive. Some boats in Crab Creek and especially Lind Coulee are catching and culling up to 30 fish a day.

Updated 15 years, 11 months ago
The Fishin' Magician Report- Friday, 5/28

The weekend following Memorial is a big one, with a lot going on. The annual Kids Fish-In day will be held on Saturday, June 5th at the National Fish Hatchery in Leavenworth.

Updated 15 years, 11 months ago
Don't let boating 'under the influence' spoil fun on the water this summer

(ARA) - Heading out to enjoy a day of fun on the water this

Updated 15 years, 11 months ago
The Fishin' Magician - Dave Graybill

Potholes Reservoir is in full swing for Post Spawn Walleye catches. Limits are coming in from the Lind Coulee, Crab Creek area of the dunes and Goose Island. T…

Updated 15 years, 11 months ago
The Fishin' Magician Report- Friday, 5/21

I mentioned in an earlier report that the trout fishing at Curlew Lake is excellent. What I didn’t mention is that the largemouth bass fishing here is a blast.

Updated 15 years, 11 months ago
Special hunt permit application deadline next week

The deadline for special hunting permits for deer, elk, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, moose and turkey seasons. The deadline is midnight, May 26, next Wednesday.

Updated 15 years, 11 months ago
The Fishin' Magician Report

When I called Coulee Playland in Electric City to get a report on the fishing at Rufus Woods Reservoir, I got more than I had planned on. The gal there was ecstatic!