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Updated 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Moses Lake’s Ecthernkamp wins Pro-Am Bass Tourney

OTHELLO — The Bass Angler Magazine’s Vexus Pro-Am Bass Tournament at the Potholes Reservoir was held over the week…

Updated 2 years ago
WDFW to decide on 'endangered' status of gray wolves

(The Center Square) – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide later this month on lowering gray wolves’ status under the state’s endangered spe…

Updated 2 years ago
FRESH NEWS: Trout, bass biting at Potholes

The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,040.8 feet, dropping 1.3 feet this past week. We are currently 5.7 feet below full pool. The water temperatu…

Updated 2 years ago
Spring Chinook season to open early on Entiat River

ENTIAT — Fishing season for Chinook salmon on the Entiat River will open a week early and the upstream boundary will be expanded, according to a press release …

Updated 2 years ago
Water safety patrols increase next week

CRESCENT BAR — Marine Unit deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be out on county lakes and the Columbia River Next week as part of a campaign to reduce incidents of boats being operated by impaired …

Updated 2 years ago
FRESH NEWS: Largemouth, smallmouth, trout fishing good, walleye fair

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1042.10 feet – dropping 1.20 feet this past week. The water temperature on the main lake is right…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
FRESH NEWS: Bass fishing good, Walleye fair, trout steady

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir Tuesday was 1043.30 feet – dropping 1.20 feet this past week. The water temperature on the main lake…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
FRESH NEWS: Walleye, trout fishing solid

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1044.50 feet – dropping one foot this past week. The water temperature on the main lake is right …

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
Salmon, steelhead season extended on Columbia River

OLYMPIA — The recreational fishing season for salmon and steelhead on the Columbia River has been extended, including the section of river downstream from the Highway 395 bridge in Pasco.

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
WA gun law may force small arms shops out of business

(The Center Square) - Gun store owners across Washington have one more year to figure out if they can comply with a new law that requires expensive security up…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
New law expands recreational fishing license requirements

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has signed new legislation requiring Washington fishers to possess a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
FRESH NEWS: Trout, bass biting in potholes

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1045.50 feet – dropping 0.55 feet this past week. The water temperature on the main lake is right…

Updated 2 years, 1 month ago
WDFW continues pygmy rabbit management

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on an updated recovery plan for pygmy rabbit populations in Central Washingt…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Icicle River open to spring Chinook sport fishing

LEAVENWORTH — The Icicle River near Leavenworth will be open for spring Chinook hatchery salmon fishing through June 30. The river opened for spring Chinook hatchery fishing today.

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
FRESH NEWS: Largemouth fishing looking good at Potholes

The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,045.9 feet, dropping 0.45 feet this past week. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 64 deg…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
WDFW announces Snake River spring Chinook salmon fishing closure

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Monday spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River is immediately closed until further notice.