Washington Fishing
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Directory of Washington Fishing Guides and Charters |
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Directory of Washington Fishing Guides and Charters |
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| The state of Washington offers extraordinary geographic diversity. From the inland sea comprised up hundreds of islands to temperate rainforests where rain is measured by the feet to an arid land of sagebrush, volcanoes both dormant and extinct, to the West’s most important river with hundreds of thousands of acres of coniferous forests in between. The state of Washington is divided by the Cascade mountains into two different regions: the west and the east. The Western part of Washington offers over 150 miles of coastline stretching from the Columbia River to the Olympic Peninsula. With 80 additional miles of coastline found in the inland sea of the Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the many channels through the San Juan Islands. This area provides excellent fishing opportunities because it is protected from the open ocean. In the southwest part of the state resides the “Fishing Capital of the West”: Ilwaco. This small town resumes the air of a quaint fishing village despite the fact that it can accommodate 1000 sport and commercial fishing vessels. With 300 days of sunshine and less then 10 inches of rain, eastern Washington offers superior river fishing. It is home to the second largest river in the contingent US and offers endless miles of blue ribbon fishing.
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| Whether you charter fish the famous waters outside Ilwaco or venture into calm seas in the inland coast of the Puget Sound, the state of Washington is renowned for its salmon fishing. For the last decade, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have focused their energy to protecting and preserving the declining number of wild salmon. Ensuring their survival means preserving a natural heritage, sustaining local ecosystems, and enjoying fishing for years to come. Local knowledge is key to any successful fishing trips. Many of the charters guides come from generations of fishermen/fisherwomen. Before hiring a fishing guide, ask the following questions.
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| Western Washington has about 1,600 lakes that are considered "high" lakes, above 2,500 feet elevation. East of the Cascades, nearly 950 lakes lie above 3,500 feet, which qualifies them as high lakes. Lake Washington offers year round fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and large and small mouth bass. Chinook, Coho, and steelhead salmon are also fished but remember these species are often subject to restrictions. Once again, the key to any successful fishing trip is local knowledge. Many fishing guide services will offer both river and ocean fishing. Inquire into a fishing guides experience as well as their knowledge of the species they target, the area, and the special guidelines and restrictions for those species.
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| Seaplane service between Seattle and the San Juan Islands and Victoria, British Columbia is available. If you are traveling by car, there are major interstates that take you through Washington. I-5 runs up through the length of the state and into Canada taking you through Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. If you’re coming from the east, I-90 runs from Montana and Idaho and into Washington. Amtrak offers several discounted fares if you make an advanced purchase. Many discount fares can be used only on certain days and hours of the day, be sure to find out what restrictions apply. Amtrak provides service from Vancouver, B.C., to Seattle and from Portland as far south as Eugene, Oregon. Of the 175 San Juan Islands, the public ferry provides transportation to four islands: San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw.
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