06.06.2023

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🎣 Stay home, cast away

Where to go fishing around Seattle

Four people on a boat fish in the Puget Sound with a view of a mountain behind them.

It’s hard to beat the view when you’re out on local waters. | Photo via the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Time for some reel talk — when it comes to recreational fishing around Western Washington, you don’t have to drag your poles away from Seattle.

The Emerald City has lots of locations for anglers looking to catch a big one — whether you’ve got access to a boat or just want to hang out on a scenic pier. In fact, some places are so close to public transit, you may not even need your car.

Before casting off, be sure to get a license, read up on the latest regulations, and keep an eye out for alerts. Once you’re all set, check out these spots open year-round with prime catches in the early summer.

Bitter Lake

Don’t let the name fool you — this is a sweet North Seattle area to catch tasty seafood. Two-pole fishing is allowed, and you can get access from the Bitter Lake Park’s shoreline.

Go fish: Brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout

Green Lake

This lake may have a bit of an, um… murky reputation, but is actually known as one of the best trout fisheries in Western Washington (it’s even part of an annual Trout Derby). And, yes, the water is tested regularly.

Go fish: Brown trout, rainbow trout, channel catfish, and sunfish

Fishermen out on the pier at Seacrest Marina in Seattle, WA on an overcast day — The beginning of June is usually when salmon season arrives in Marine Area 10 (which includes Seattle).
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Photo via @surfacetoair

Seacrest Park Pier

Located not far from Alki, you’ll find shoreline access, convenient boat rentals, and — in colder seasons — folks jigging for more tentacle-y sea creatures.

Go fish: Chinook and coho salmon, squid

Lake Washington

Maybe you’ve heard of it? The massive, more than 21,000-acre body of water between Seattle and the Eastside has piers galore and dozens of species.

Go fish: Coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and black crappie

Still not sure where to start? Washington’s Department of Fish & Wildlife has a helpful trout fishing guide for beginners and tips on finding a good charter.

Asked

What’s your favorite outdoor activity in Seattle?

A. Hiking
B. Fishing, clamming, or crabbing
C. Kayaking or paddle boarding
D. Just chilling by the beach

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Events

Tuesday, June 6

“Darkhearts” | Tuesday, June 6 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Third Place Books, 5041 Wilson Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Hear from author, game designer, and musician James L. Sutter as he discusses his new YA novel about romance and fame.

Wednesday, June 7

West Seattle Beer School | Wednesday, June 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Beer Junction, 4511 California Ave. SW, Seattle | $45 | Best homework ever? Get lessons in different beer tasting techniques, vocabulary, and exactly what makes the sudsy stuff so good.
Live at the Laser Dome: KEXP DJ in Residence | Wednesday, June 7 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle | $12-$15 | DJ Yaddy will spin hip-hop and other bouncy tunes as you gaze in wonder at all the pew pew pew.

Thursday, June 8

“All New Cells” | Thursday, June 8-Saturday, June 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave. S., Seattle | $5-$50 | See the West Coast premiere of a powerful new play that explores the contrasts between online and real-life identity through the perspective of a young trans man.

Friday, June 9

Elvis Costello & the Imposters | Friday, June 9 | 7 p.m. | Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St., Woodinville | $70-$100 | Every day he writes the book — the 80s rock icon takes the stage at the winery’s summer concert series.

Saturday, June 10

Georgetown Carnival | Saturday, June 10 | 12-10 p.m. | Airport Way South + 12th Ave. S., Seattle | Free | The carnival returns after a 3 year hiatus with live music, art, acrobats, Clown Town, kids games, and lots of food + drinks.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Announced

Alert the local thrift shops. Hometown hip-hop hero Macklemore announced he’ll be bringing his “Ben” tour to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21 — his first time performing at the venue. Tickets to the show go on sale this Friday at 9 a.m.

Outdoors

Seattle Parks and Recreation will start construction for Be’er Sheva Park renovations on Monday, June 12. Upgrades include improved waterfront access, BBQ + picnic tables, and a cultural performance stage. Work on the project will run through the end of the year.

Open

Just gotta keep livin’, man — new pescatarian cafe Livbud is now open in Fremont at 3400 Stone Way N. The restaurant from the owners of Purple Cafe and Wine Bar serves items like wild nettle agnolotti and roasted sunchokes alongside smoothies, juices, espresso, and cocktails. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Biz

Have any million dollar ideas? King County seems to be booming with them, as there were 33,200+ business applications in 2022 — the most in all of Washington. The US Chamber of Commerce data shows a 25% increase in the number of apps statewide when compared to 2019. (KING 5)

Tech

Seattle-based company WellSaid Labs helped create an AI-generated co-host for NPR’s “Planet Money” podcast. The synthetic voice is part the show’s three-part series in which AI is also used to come up with interview questions, episode scripts, and other aspects of the production — totally not freaky at all. (GeekWire)

Shop

Bling it on — Ben Bridge Jeweler is holding the grand opening to its new flagship store downtown on Thursday, June 8. The 111-year-old retailer’s new space at 501 Pike St. is about a third larger than its previous location down the block. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Number

80%. That’s the share of Seattle area homeowners + renters who support denser housing in their neighborhoods, according to a new Zillow survey. Four out of five respondents said they’d be all for residences sized up six units, but only 41% supported apartment complexes with over 50 units nearby. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Eat

Patience will bear fruit. Washington farmers said that this year’s cherry harvest will likely be delayed from early to mid-June due to weather conditions — but it should be robust when it arrives. You can start looking for those ripe Rainier cherries at QFC and Safeway in a few weeks. (Seattle Times)

Travel

It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*

Outdoors

Playing tide and go seek

Where and when to find tide pools in Seattle

Washed up seaweed and two starfish are stranded on the sand at a local beach. One of the starfish is bright purple with speckles of raised white bumps. The other, smaller starfish is a reddish-pink hue with a dark brown speckled pattern.

These sea stars were found at Constellation Park near Alki. | Photo by @austinaumell

If you want to make a splash in the nice weather, but aren’t quite ready to tackle fishing, allow us to re-introduce you to tide pools.

Tide pools form as waters recede from the shoreline during low tides. As the water goes out, sea critters get trapped in the pools that form in the rocks — making these areas excellent spots for oohing and ahhing at marine wildlife.

As luck would have it, this week we’ll have some of the lowest tides of the year, so it’s a great time to check them out at places like Golden Gardens and Constellation Park.

For assistance, head to one of the Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist guided events. Or sign up to be a volunteer.
The Seattle Aquarium also has a printable identification guide.
Read up on tide pool etiquette before you go — and note that touching the animals or moving their habitat around can hurt or kill them.

More tide pool tips

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Gabe

From the editor

Whew, excuse me if I’m a little sluggish today. This weekend was a whirlwind of activities from Honk! Fest West on Friday to White Center Pride on Saturday and Bite of Greece on Sunday. All were a blast — and I even have some baklava left over.

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