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How to entice halibut to strike a Squiddy Squid tipped with herring

Posted on April 13, 2024 by John L. Beath
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Sport Halibut Fishing Dates Marine Areas 4, 5 & 6 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by John L. Beath

2024 Sport Halibut Season Dates Halibut Dates for Area 5 & 6  Opener Thursday,  April 4, open 7 days per week through June 30th. Halibut Dates for Area MA 4 — Neah Bay & Ocean Opener, Thursday May 2th through … Continue reading →

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Washington Sport Halibut Proposed August & September Fishing Dates

Posted on June 26, 2023 by John L. Beath

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife would like input about the proposed additional halibut days in Mid-August through September. Remember though, these proposed sport fishing dates have not yet been approved so don’t try to plan trips until WDFW officials … Continue reading →

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Washington’s Sport Halibut Quota Numbers Update

Posted on June 25, 2023 by John L. Beath

As of June 18th, Washington’s sport halibut anglers have only caught approximately 50% of their quota. Sport halibut fishing will be closed July 1st, leaving thousands of pounds of quota on the books. In Marine Area 5 & 6 July … Continue reading →

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Newly elected Alaska Native, Mary Sattler Peltola, Might Be Halibut’s Best Friend & Savior

Posted on March 3, 2023 by John L. Beath

Alaska Native, Mary Sattler Peltola campaigned largely on fixing Alaska’s broken and depleted fisheries. As a new U.S. House of Representatives & member of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committe, Peltola is now in a position to fix a largely … Continue reading →

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2023 WDFW Proposed Washington Sport Halibut Fishing Season Announced

Posted on October 31, 2022 by John L. Beath

Washington State proposed sport halibut fishery Continue reading →

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2022 Washington Sport Halibut Season

Posted on March 3, 2022 by John L. Beath

2022 Washington State halibut seasons The following dates have been approved by the Pacific Fishery Management Council but are preliminary until approved by the International Pacific Halibut Commission and implemented into federal regulation. While preliminary, these dates are unlikely to … Continue reading →

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SquidPro Charters Now Booking For Halibut & Bottomfish Trips in Sekiu WA

Posted on January 16, 2022 by John L. Beath

Call today to book your trip. 360-808-0029 Capt John Beath, owner of SquidPro Tackle will now guide for Lingcod, Rockfish & Halibut during Spring months. Lingcod seaon opens in Area 4 the second Saturday in March with a limit of … Continue reading →

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Washingon’s Puget Sound Halibut Season Opens Wednesday May 20

Posted on May 18, 2020 by John L. Beath

Washington State’s Puget Sound sport halibut season finally opens Wednesday, May 20th and will remain open on an every other day season through June 30th or when the Puget Sound sport halibut quota of 77,000 pounds is caught. Last year … Continue reading →

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Can You Legally Use Sport-Caught Trout For Halibut Fishing Bait?

Posted on May 14, 2020 by John L. Beath

Is it legal to use trout for halibut bait in Washington State? Continue reading →

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