Seattle Boat Show Unveils 2026 Fishing Seminar Lineup
SEATTLE, November 25, 2025 — Fishing education is a hallmark of the Seattle Boat Show taking place Friday, January 30– Saturday, February 7, 2026, and the seminar lineup once again delivers a wide array of opportunities for anglers to expand their skills. The fishing seminars are part of the show’s overall educational program, which features 144 free seminars—106 boating and 38 fishing, and 36 in-depth classes for a fee through Boat Show University. Covering Washington’s most iconic fisheries—from freshwater coho to offshore tuna—the program features some of the region’s most respected anglers, captains, and educators sharing hard-won, field-tested techniques.
Top Northwest experts like Tom "Nelly" Nelson (right) and Joey Pyburn will be sharing tactics for salmon, halibut, lingcod, tuna, shrimp, squid, and more...
Attendees will learn species-specific tactics, advanced strategies, and new tools for success on the water. Whether you're chasing your first San Juan salmon, perfecting shrimp pots, dialing in halibut gear, or leveraging marine electronics to target squid, this year’s seminars offer practical insights for anglers at every level.
Speaker John Keizer (left) and Nate Alvord of Scotty Outdoors with a blackmouth from area 13.
Fishing Topics Covered This Year Include:
- Freshwater Coho Fishing – Tyler Schaul
- Salmon Fishing Basics: Your First Catch in the San Juans – Jamie & Scott Propst
- Deepwater King Salmon Strategies – John Keizer
- Halibut Fishing in Marine Areas 6 & 7 – Jamie & Scott Propst
- Lingcod 101 – Joey Pyburn
- Expert Tuna Fishing Panel – Tommy Donlin
- Successful Puget Sound Shrimping – Tom Nelson
- Effective Spot Prawn Strategies: Tricks, Tips & Techniques – Paul Kim & Keith Beck
- Utilizing Marine Electronics to Identify & Target Squid – Paul Kim
- Baker Lake & Lake Wenatchee Fisheries – Tyler Schaul
- Finding Fish with Networked Ocean Observing Data – Rachel Wold
- Dirty Downrigger Tricks – Tom Nelson
- Area 9 & 10 Salmon: Lure, Line & Location Strategies – Dan Myers
- Straits Halibut: How & Where – Joey Pyburn
The full seminar schedule—including dates, times, class descriptions, keywords, and presenter bios—is available at SeattleBoatShow.com/seminars, where attendees can easily search and filter to build their personalized learning plan.
For anglers eager to elevate their skills heading into the 2026 season, the Seattle Boat Show remains the place to learn from the best in the Northwest.
- Adult Ticket - $20.00
- 9-Day Pass - $40.00
- 4 The Fun Of It! - (25% Off – Must purchase online)
- (25% Off – Must purchase online)
- Kids 17 & Under - Free
- Boat Show University - $49 per class, includes admission, must purchase online.
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