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Other Activities => BowFishing => Topic started by: kauaiboy on June 25, 2012, 11:01:29 AM

Title: any bow fishing spot near seattle area?
Post by: kauaiboy on June 25, 2012, 11:01:29 AM: Anyone know any spot near Seattle area, willing to drive 2-4 hours if anything; it would be nice too if there's campsite near if I have to drive that far, also I don't really have a boat but was looking to purchase a canoe or kayak.
Title: Re: any bow fishing spot near seattle area?
Post by: Holg3107 on June 25, 2012, 11:10:25 AM: I think bow fishing out of a canoe or kayak would be damned near impossible. You have to have something that you can at least stand up in comfortably to reduce your arrow angle. Unsure of locations but hopefully someone will have some ideas. I think a small aluminum boat may be a better way to go for you though.
Title: Re: any bow fishing spot near seattle area?
Post by: bone collector 12 on June 25, 2012, 11:12:09 AM: if ur willing to drive 2-4 hours then i would come over to the eastside, there are a bunch of places full of carp, potholes reservoir is full of them and you can either camp at potholes state park, or mardon resort
Title: Re: any bow fishing spot near seattle area?
Post by: bone collector 12 on June 25, 2012, 11:13:22 AM: Quote from: Holg3107 on June 25, 2012, 11:10:25 AM
I think bow fishing out of a canoe or kayak would be damned near impossible. You have to have something that you can at least stand up in comfortably to reduce your arrow angle. Unsure of locations but hopefully someone will have some ideas. I think a small aluminum boat may be a better way to go for you though.
i agree with that one!, a canoe is do able, did it for a long time but you need another person to keep it straight and all that good stuff :tup:
Title: Re: any bow fishing spot near seattle area?
Post by: kauaiboy on June 25, 2012, 02:41:56 PM: Quote from: bone collector 12 on June 25, 2012, 11:12:09 AM
if ur willing to drive 2-4 hours then i would come over to the eastside, there are a bunch of places full of carp, potholes reservoir is full of them and you can either camp at potholes state park, or mardon resort

Look like a good spot, do you need special permits or license?
Title: Re: any bow fishing spot near seattle area?
Post by: 75johndeere on June 25, 2012, 02:44:47 PM: You need a fishing license i think but you can stay at the sand dunes for free and beach the boat right there so you dont have to pull it daily

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Title: Re: any bow fishing spot near seattle area?
Post by: Carp Commander on June 26, 2012, 02:50:55 PM: No license is required in Washington State when bowfishing. However only non-game species, Carp, is legal and gaffs cannot be used.

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has a great resource for finding fishing areas. You can search by species or county. Take a look at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/species.html (http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/species.html)

At quick glance I can see about 6 west side lakes that have carp. Just be aware that many west side lakes are in populated areas and I am sure that dead fish floating on the beach will quickly be frowned upon.

As many others have suggested, regardless of what you find in your area, try and plan a trip to the east side. The Tri-Cities is FULL of great bowfishing areas and there is a lot of bank access.

Good luck and hope to see some pictures soon.