Fishing · Coastal
Tides, buoys, swell, and marine fishing intelligence.
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Fishing · Coastal
Crabbing in Washington and Oregon: Seasons, Limits, Best Tides
Washington crab seasons by marine area, the Puget Sound catch record card, Oregon crabbing limits and license cost, bay vs. ocean rules, and why slack tide wins.
By Baseline Maps Team · October 19, 2026
Fishing · Coastal
Razor Clam Digging in Washington and Oregon: Dates, Tides, Rules
When the next razor clam dig opens in Washington, how Oregon's season works, which beaches to dig, the 15-clam limit, licenses, and how to time a minus tide.
By Baseline Maps Team · October 19, 2026
Fishing · Coastal
Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing: Tides, Bite Windows, and Bar Safety
A tide-first playbook for the Buoy 10 salmon fishery at the Columbia River mouth — when to fish each tide stage, how to read the buoys, and when not to cross the bar.
By Baseline Maps Team · July 25, 2026
Fishing · Coastal
Crossing the Columbia River Bar: Ebb, Swell, and the Reports
How to judge Columbia River bar conditions before you launch — why the ebb is the danger, how wave period changes everything, and which reports to trust.
By Baseline Maps Team · July 25, 2026