There have been few days in my life when, upon awakening, I didn’t have the "bug" to go fishing. Today is no exception. But the odds are pretty long that I won’t wet a line.
Yesterday was the opening of the “short” chinook salmon season (hatchery fish only) in nearby areas. It lasts until the quota is met or 30 days pass, whichever comes first. You can also fish for coho of any type during this period.
Prior to the slow reports from yesterday, it was expected that the quota would be met in as little as 10 days. But at the rate fish were caught yesterday, it might could go the distance. We’re very fortunate here in Puget Sound to have any kind of a salmon season at all. Oregon and California have none this year.
Pic above is of one of the “hotter” areas in which to catch the tackle-busting kings – that’s Point-No-Point near the top of the distant left center, looking north from the Eglon point area. Whidbey Island is faintly in the distant top right. Click on the photo for a larger, clearer view.
The boats are out in force again today all over this area, but I won’t be among them. I sold the dependable little Arima late last Fall.
Yesterday was the opening of the “short” chinook salmon season (hatchery fish only) in nearby areas. It lasts until the quota is met or 30 days pass, whichever comes first. You can also fish for coho of any type during this period.
Prior to the slow reports from yesterday, it was expected that the quota would be met in as little as 10 days. But at the rate fish were caught yesterday, it might could go the distance. We’re very fortunate here in Puget Sound to have any kind of a salmon season at all. Oregon and California have none this year.
Pic above is of one of the “hotter” areas in which to catch the tackle-busting kings – that’s Point-No-Point near the top of the distant left center, looking north from the Eglon point area. Whidbey Island is faintly in the distant top right. Click on the photo for a larger, clearer view.
The boats are out in force again today all over this area, but I won’t be among them. I sold the dependable little Arima late last Fall.
Of course the local charters are always looking for customers. Hmmm….
2 comments:
Maybe we should plan to grab a king at Garabaldi this year.
EW
I'm sure game if you are. Five+ hour drive from here; how far from there? Maybe 10?
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