Fishing Forum

The Washington Fish and Wildlife just predicted a pink salmon run coming into the Straits of Juan de Fuca in a few weeks that will be the largest ever; twice the size of the run two years ago (they only run on odd years in Washington) that was 3 million. The largest prior to that--and it was dynamite fishing--was 600,000. In the past couple of runs, you could head out from the docks--we fish at Sekiu--and limit in an hour--so if indications are correct, this year will be one to remember. Two years ago, we never were able to get all three poles in the water. It was that fast. There will also be plenty of kings and a very good coho run mixed in. Although pinks are by nature a smaller salmon, they have been running pretty good sized. When we were out there last time, the state record was broken twice in the same week with 11 pound + fish. The coho are averaging about 6 pounds currently, and will put on weight fast. If you have a chance, you should get over there. Mike
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Where exactly is this?
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Sekiu Washington is on the Olympic Peninsula, about an hour west of Port Angeles. It is about 20 miles in from the open ocean. It is popular for a couple of reasons: Salmon tend to hang out there because of the abundance of herring, candlefish, anchovies, and shrimp. The other advantage is that it is somewhat protected, and the good fishing is literally minutes from the docks. We have fished it in a 16' Gregor Sea Hawk for 20 some years, and now fish in a 16' Hewescraft. Of course, there is fog and wind at times, and a GPS can come in very handy. If you have any other questions, fire away!! You can go to the Olson's Resort web page and click on "Live Cam" for a picture of the area. I would recommend, however, that you try Van Ripers Resort first, if interested in res.'s. Mike
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