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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…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Bass, Tuna Remain the Main Course

By Zach Cavanagh Coastal fishing for bass and offshore fishing for tuna continued to be the course of action at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Water Cools, but Fishing Stays Steady

By Zach Cavanagh The water temperature is beginning to change along the coast, but the fishing has mostly stayed the same at Dana Wharf Sportfishing…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Tuna and Bass Catch On

By Zach Cavanagh Tuna and bass filled the boats this week at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. In his weekly report, Captain Brian Woolley…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Bass Fishing Strong Among Kelp

By Zach Cavanagh Bass fishing was strong in the kelp as the water warmed up this week at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. In…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Bass Action Picks Up on Coastal Trips

By Zach Cavanagh As August comes to a close, bass and yellowtail are the top catches at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. In his…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Weather Cools Down, but Bass Still Biting

By Zach Cavanagh Water conditions slowed down the action a bit, but the bass were still biting at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. In…

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Dana Wharf Fish Report: Hot Summer for Bass and Yellowtail Continues

By Zach Cavanagh Bass along the shore and yellowtail out on the islands continues the hot summer fishing at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching….