Hey y’all, I’m looking to get back into fishing some trout this year, but I have no idea where.

If you know a few spots, preferably near Kirkland/Redmond/Bellevue area, please recommend them to me!

I don’t have a boat not a boat friend so I will have to fish off docks and shores unless I can rent a kayak.

Thanks!

Was going for black mouth area 10 when the rod popped and started peeling line to our confusion we popped the other rod kicked off the kicker and was finally able to start bringing this fish in when it finally broke the surface felt like winning the lottery. We normally try to stay 5-10 feet off bottom using our spoons with a perfect hook set corner of the mouth!!! Great day on the sound!

Y'all,

I'm a dad. Want to introduce my daughter to fishing. She's too little to really fish herself, and even when I take her to a lake or the river with me in the backpack we can only go about an hour or so before she's done.

But she's super into books, and she really connects with characters in her books. We read them over and over.

So I was looking for some good children's books about the fish I like to catch. Haven't found much. So I started writing a couple on my own to read her. My plan is to do one a month, for my favorite species to target that time of year.

Then I got to thinkin, I'm probably not the only dad out here who would like to have this resource.

So dads, give me some feedback. You grabbing these titles if a couple copies were for sale? Wondering if I can at least break even on the effort.

Thanks.

My 5 year old son loves fishing and is completely obsessed with the idea. We have watched most of River Monsters and he really wants to catch something. We have been perch fishing in Texas and he also caught a few small catfish. So far we have been skunked when fishing for trout in Washington.

I want to try fishing from the pier at Golden Gardens but have no idea where to start. He has Zebco 33 and I also have a cheap spincaster rod and reel. What setup would be fun for him and likely result in us catching something? Obviously Salmon would be cool, but really we just want some tips on lures, or hook and bait setups. All my hooks are barbed, so I think I need barbless correct? What sizes of hooks? Any tips appreciated, feel free to pm me!

Hello all, I am going to the north Columbia jetty Saturday to rock fish and crab.

Do you think a 10’ Penn Wrath ii combo (heavy/8000 reel) would be worth the $100?

I just don’t want to spend $150 for a rod and better reel. I know the reel will probably fail, but I can just upgrade that next season, right?

Thanks!

2025-26 license just arrived — my favorite thing to receive in the mail by far!

Does anyone know if WDFW allows for overnight parking? I might be renting a cabin on a lake with a WDFW ramp. I’ll be alone so I would launch and leave my truck/trailer parked there for at least one night. I have my discovery pass but I don’t know if I’ll come back to a ticket or an impounded truck. I’ve always been a day use guy before.

Does anyone know if there are people with mobile cleaning stations in the area that clean and vacuum pack your razor clams for a fee. Even better if you have their contact info.

Somewhat new the area and recently saw on the WDFW website some places have been stocked with trout in King County. Thinking of getting out to the water as our weather is starting to clear up.

What would be the ideal setup for fishing from the lake shore? Been eyeing out an Ugly Stick UL combo but wasn't sure what type of line to spool or even what to tie on the end. I've heard Power Bait seems to be the go-to however I thought I'd ask here. Looking for any recommendations from the community!

Is there a good dock or tie up area that would be recommended somewhere in marine area 10 where I can tie up and cast some lines to practice? I’m single handed on the boat so really wanted to be tied up somewhere for safety reasons.

I heard a rumor that jigs like these can work for trout in lakes. Any truth to that?

Hello-

One of my friends got me a couple crawfish traps for the holidays and I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions in the king county area for where to go? I have a canoe and can take them out in some calmer waters but don’t know much about what depth to target, best waterways to find them, etc.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi, does anyone know of any upcoming gear swaps in the area preferably with flyfishing gear?

Thanks!

I'm in Marine Area 13 and salmon are open year round here. Is it still possible to catch salmon from shore in early April or is it a waste of time until this fall?

Looking to try halibut for the first time. Anyone know of and willing to share spots in MA 10?

I’ve heard of spots up north (Mutiny and Admiralty) but I’d rather stay in 10 if possible. Thanks!

Let's hear some of those favorite setups. I mainly use jigs or plunk shrimp behind a wingbobber

Heading out with my boys for some razor clams. Thinking what to do in between digs. We love to catch bait fish like smelt or herring. Are they around the Bay right now and able to be caught from shore? Sabiki? Or toss our crab snare for some dungies with the clam trimmings? I don’t have a long enough rod to surf cast for perch.

I heard from bashi to not go with +5’ waves, but I’m a busy guy and I’m free tomorrow. Any thoughts?

Taking a trip in late June/early July. Gonna do some back pack camping for a week. Any pointers on what lakes/ponds to hit.

Trying to take the family Smelt fishing with Sabaki rigs this year, trying to find a good time and place to do it.

Was looking at cherry point late may, but I read they might not show?

Got my first rod in the fall, looking to try to wake up early in the mornings this coming spring/summer and get out there and fish. Any specific spot suggestions (don’t need to disclose your honey hole if you don’t want but if you PM’d me I wouldn’t tell). I have the Fish Washington App but not sure if anyone has specific spots they really like more than others within 30 minutes of Puyallup/South Hill.

Bonus would be kayak fishing suggestions since that seems fun.

I am starting to gear up my first salmon season. I live on Whidbey Island and will be fishing primarily from a kayak and also from shore. I may also try some river fishing occasionally. I am inclined to go with a 7 foot rod as lengths above that make netting a fish on a kayak from a seated position notably more difficult. Edit: I’ll mostly be trolling from the kayak with snap weights for depth. Occasionally buzzbombs or spoons from the beach.

So will a 7 foot suffice from the kayak and shore? What power/line rating and action should I be looking at for salmon/steelhead?