Fishing/Hunting
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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…
Washington’s increasing gray wolf population moving further west
(The Center Square) – Hikers have more to watch out for than bears this summer. Washington state's gray wolf population has increased over the last 15 years…
WDFW extends special hunt deadline
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the special hunt permit application deadline one week, until midnight May 22, according to a Monday WDFW announcement.
WA ranchers bearing brunt of grizzlies returning to North Cascades
(The Center Square) - After years of discussion and public meetings, the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have signed a final agreement…
WDFW seeks public comment on proposed cougar season rules
OLYMPIA — The public comment period on proposed changes to cougar hunting seasons will be open through June 21, according to a press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
FRESH NEWS: All Seep Lakes open, smallmouth bass spawning
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,046.2 feet, coming up 0.5 feet this past week. We are currently 0.3 feet below full pool. The water temperat…
WDFW releases new hunting season and regulation information
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Monday the latest big game hunting season and regulation information, 2024-2026 hunting seas…
FRESH NEWS: Smallmouth beginning to show at Potholes
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,045.1 feet, coming up 1.05 feet this past week. We are currently 1.4 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 50 degre…
Statewide fishing season opens April 27, redesigned fishing app launched
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will recognize the opening of fishing season with a statewide trout fishing derby. Lakes throughout th…
WDFW to monitor sandhill cranes with drones
RIDGEFIELD – Researchers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will conduct drone surveys over known locations of sandhill cranes in Klickitat Co…
Weather for the week of April 8, 2024
Weather for the week of April 8, 2024
FRESH NEWS: Potholes promising for bass, trout and walleye while perch, crappie and bluegill need a bit more time
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1043.70 feet – coming up a half a foot this past week.
FRESH NEWS: Largemouth fishing good, smallmouth picking up at Potholes
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,043.70 feet, coming up 0.5 feet this past week. We are currently 2.8 feet below full pool. The wate…
FRESH NEWS: Warmer weather brings the largemouth out at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,043.2 feet, dropping 0.1 feet this past week. We are 3.3 feet below full pool. We have had a warm week of we…
FRESH NEWS: Largemouth, walleye and trout waking up at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,043.3 feet, dropping 0.3 feet this past week. We are 3.2 feet below full pool. We have had a warm week o…
FRESH NEWS: Burbot make for rare catch at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,043.6 feet, dropping 0.05 feet this past week. We are 2.9 feet below full pool. Surface temps are 38-42 degr…