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WDFW stocks 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing
OLYMPIA — In a bid to encourage outdoor activity this Thanksgiving weekend, the Washington Department of Fish and …
Anglers catch near limits on season opener
The March 1 opener is history and anglers from all across the state enjoyed the first weekend of the season. In addition, the Quincy Trout Fishing Derby was he…
The Fishin' Magician: Trout in Burke and Banks Lakes
Trout anglers can expect continued good fishing at the lakes in the Quincy Wildlife Area. There were big crowds on Burke, Quincy, Martha and Caliche last weeke…
A day of reconnaissance and visiting with friends
Day trips are a common outdoor experience for my wife Garnet and me. Ephrata friends, Rosann and Bill Green, have mentioned the idea of using a goat to help tr…
The Fishin' Magician: Quincy Valley Tourism Association's annual trout derby
I know many of you are anxious to learn how the Quincy Valley Tourism Association's annual trout derby turned out, and I have the results. First of all there w…
The Fishin' Magician: Catch limits
Fish Lake, near Lake Wenatchee, has been a favorite of ice fishermen for decades, and the favorite catch has been perch. To assure good fishing for perch throu…
Fresh News from MarDon
All boat ramps on Potholes Reservoir are ice free. Early signs of spring are everywhere. Bank fishers are finding some quality trout up to 28 inches. Ice off b…
Quincy trout derby tomorrow
The third annual trout derby is scheduled to take place on Burke Lake tomorrow. The lake will be stocked with around 100 trout in the 14- to 18-inch range, plu…
The Fishin' Magician: Lakes opening
Today, March 1, is a big day here for anglers in the Central Washington region. In addition to the lakes that open to in the Quincy Wildlife Area, and near the…
State wolf population increasing at a fast pace
Gray wolves seem to enjoy Washington so much their numbers nearly doubled in the past year.
First fishing opener one week from today
Three years ago, my wife, Garnet, and I were camping at Martha Lake. We arrived on Feb. 28, the day before the traditional March 1 opener and backed the travel…
Fresh news from MarDon
Ice is melting all over the Potholes Recreation Area. Bank fishing with Power Bait, Pautsker's Eggs, and night crawlers with marsh-mellows are the three main b…
The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen's Show Day 1
Today is the first day of the three-day Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen's Show at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. I hope you can make it down to see this first…
The Fishin' Magician:
I was able to get out and fish for steelhead twice recently. My wife Eileen and I ran up to Wells Dam on Monday and fished off the bar below the dam. The flows…
The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen's Show
I am very excited about the coming weekend. No, I don't have any fishing plans. I'll be attending the first-ever Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen's Show! The Town To…
Fresh News From MarDon: Mid-February birdwatching
Mid-February brings optimism to all fishermen and women for an early spring for the first time in many years. One sighting that really surprised me was seeing …