Basic Fishing Techniques
Here you'll find basic information for many different kinds of fishing techniques as well as photos and overviews of the different species of fish that you will find in Whatcom County waters. From warm water bass fishing to winter steelhead fishing, you'll find what you need in the pages listed below.
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Spinner and Spoon Fishing
for Salmon
An
article on how to fish for salmon and steelhead using spinners and
spoons. Hardware, like Mepps Spinners and spoons can be a very
productive method for catching salmon and steelhead.
Sandshrimp Rig; Plunking for salmon
Plunking
for salmon is a popular method for bank fishermen and women. Usually
plunking uses bait such as sandshrimp or eggs.
Float Fishing with Jigs, Pink Steelhead worms, Eggs and more.
Float
fishing for salmon and steelhead is popular due to its effectiveness
and versatility. This rig can be fished using jigs, pink worms, or
bait such as eggs or sandshrimp.
Drift fishing for salmon and steelhead
often entails the use of floating corkies, bait, and yarn. Often
times salmon find this rig irresistible.
Bass fishing Worm Rig
This
popular rig can be used with curly tail plastic worms, Senkos,
salamanders, frogs, and more and is a very productive method for
catching bass in all situations.
Catch
and release fishing is an important aspect of fishing in any
river system or water body. Oftentimes, fish are inadvertently
caught that must be released. If not done correctly, the fish
may not survive to reproduce. 
Trout
fishing is a favorite pastime for many anglers. This article
touches on many of the basics of trout fishing.Popular Pacific Northwest Game Fish
Pacific Salmon and Steelhead
Chinook (King) Salmon
Chum (Dog) Salmon
Pink (Humpy) Salmon
Silver (Coho) Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Steelhead (Searun Rainbow Trout)
Trout
Rainbow Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Tiger Trout
Warm Water Species
Click
Here to link to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salmon Identification chart.Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Yellow Perch
