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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Sculpin, Bass Highlight ‘Low-Key Week’

By Zach Cavanagh Captain Brian Woolley called it a “low-key week,” but there were still catches to be reeled in this week at Dana Wharf…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Cold Weather Doesn’t Deter Good Fishing

By Zach Cavanagh Despite the week of colder weather, 2020 closes on a good note for fishing at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. In…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Halibut Derby has a New Leader at 24 Pounds, 10 Ounces

By Zach Cavanagh There’s a new top catch on the Halibut Derby leaderboard, and the cooler water has slowed down the fishing only slightly at…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Halibut Derby Opens on Sunday, Runs Through March

By Zach Cavanagh With winter fishing and the annual Halibut Derby on the horizon, the catches are still rolling in at Dana Wharf Sportfishing &…

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Rising Tides: Dana Wharf Sportfishing Thrives Since Summer Reopening

By Zach Cavanagh Even a pandemic can’t put a damper on a good fish story. As a half-day trip prepared to make its return…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Rockfish Opens, Halibut Derby Nears Close

By Zach Cavanagh The Halibut Derby enters its final month, and seasonal catch restrictions have been lifted at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. In…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Anglers Stick to Bottom Fishing with Cooler Waters

This 15-pound halibut was caught by Jeff Balazs on a halibut drift trip on Sunday, Nov. 24. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching By…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Cooler Waters Open Bottom Fishing, Halibut Derby

Tuna catches are still coming in on the longer trips, with catches ranging from 20-40 pounds. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching By Zach…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Halibut Derby returns as November arrives

By Zach Cavanagh The annual Halibut Derby returns to Dana Wharf and will run through March. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. The regular…