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…
Fresh News from MarDon
On February 27 boat launches are ice free on the southern shores of Potholes
First fishing opener tomorrow
Ready, set...go. Tomorrow is the first day of this year's fishing season openers, known as the March 1 opener. The lakes involved include: The three Caliche la…
More thoughts on cooking fish and game
Ice delays annual trout derby
Quincy, WA - Ice conditions have prompted organizers of the 4th annual Tagged Trout Derby in Quincy, scheduled for March 1st, to move the date of the event to the 8th of March. Ice is thick enough on Burke and Quin…
Fresh News from MarDon
Ice fishing is still becoming unsafe for inexperienced ice fisherman. There is standing water on the ice cap and since we had warmer days the edges are beginni…
March 1 openers in sight
We are lucky in the Columbia Basin to have lakes and streams open to fishing 365 days a year. We also have lakes which are open only during part of the year. T…
Finishing year 23 and beginning year 24
Time flies by, as the saying goes. This anniversary each year amazes me, as they seem to come faster each year. Today marks the end of 23 years of writing this…
Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill
The official word is out. Steelhead fishing has reopened on the Wenatchee River. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has reviewed their catch data and it has r…
Fresh News from MarDon
With temperatures hovering around zero to -10 degrees Ice Fishing is back in full swing in the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir. Yellow perch, some walleye, and a few burbot are being reported using Swedish Pi…
Robin makes appearance, then disappears
Our neighbor, Bill McKinney, called last weekend.
Sweet win means disappointment for friend
The weeks before the 2014 Super Bowl provided enthusiasm and excitement unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest, since, well, perhaps, the end of World War II. S…
Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill
Friday, February 7th
Fresh News from MarDon
Now a new chapter begins in the Potholes Recreation Area with waterfowl hunting season coming to an end and we are seeing waterfowl hunters turning into coyote…
The Fishin' Magician: Spring salmon
I have been trying to find the forecasts for salmon returns to the Columbia River for the coming year. They should be out soon for all species.
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