Puget Sound, WA (2011 Season)

[troutfisher]

[quote name='bufford' timestamp='1295288207' post='21440']

I been fishing Puget sound for years and you cant go wrong with Herring or squid for bait..Good luck

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thanks bufford i'll have to try that!!! have you been having much luck lately?

[bufford]

[quote name='Paul377' timestamp='1295403443' post='21451']

thanks bufford i'll have to try that!!! have you been having much luck lately?

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No Prob..It really depends on many factors..Season, Location, If your Shore fishing it or on a boat...etc..etc.



I would say...The months of June and August is the best if you just plan on bottom fishing from shore..



Places like Deception pass always seem to be great for Rainbow Perch and Greenlings year round..Just make sure you switch to Shrimp for bait...Seems to work best



Mukilteo has a hidden reef that is next to the old T-Dock and next to shore..The place is just full of Rock Cod, Lings, Perch, Flounder, and Dungee Crabs...However? Rock cod and Ling cods Not really in season at the moment..So? Be careful..(cough cough)



Currently as you can tell it is squid season and that is probably what 99% of the fellows in here are doing atm...<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Jaeger]

I haven't been out for a couple weeks because my girlfriend is back from AU and also with the rain I'm thinking the squid have moved out from shore. Has anyone been out?

[2006855]

Are there still squid being caught in Tacoma area?<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/images2.jpg' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='q:' />

[TinyTech]

Went out to Kingston last night. Started @ 1800 and stayed until 2100hrs. Totally skunked, First time I've been out in 3 weeks or so.

[tfish0788]

[quote name='TinyTech' timestamp='1296063297' post='21488']

Went out to Kingston last night. Started @ 1800 and stayed until 2100hrs. Totally skunked, First time I've been out in 3 weeks or so.

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i haven't seen a single squid at Kingston since before Christmas.

[TinyTech]

[quote name='tfish0788' timestamp='1296071245' post='21489']

i haven't seen a single squid at Kingston since before Christmas.

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Well, crap. I was hoping everyone was being quiet because of the holidays. I haven't been hearing much even from the guys in the south sound.

[rosieflor]

[quote name='TinyTech' timestamp='1296073425' post='21491']

Well, crap. I was hoping everyone was being quiet because of the holidays. I haven't been hearing much even from the guys in the south sound.

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might be over for the winter season. it is getting late now i think most of the winter squid have spawned .

[The Squiding Phenom]

Its not over yet. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/whistling.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wh' />

[rekcah]

Nothing in Seattle

[troutfisher]

has anyone caught any in the seattle area recently

[tfish0788]

let me rephrase my earlier comment. I haven't seen any squid since it started raining More frequently and the water turned muddier. this could be a factor.

Also, my total effort since December has been significantly decreased and i haven't really hit very many good tides and the current flows have been stronger

than i expect when i do make it out. A lazy current or none at all seems to be best and i haven't had the chance to pin point those conditions in a while.

it is altogether possible that there are still squid at kingston; there is a ton of bait fish around the dock at night. i just haven't been in the right place at the right time

to rule out squid still being around. i have heard reports of squid in the port orchard area, perhaps the ones we had in Kingston earlier continued south.

[Sharphook]

I stopped going last Friday. Although I had 1 for the day I was the only one at Dash point

[jaddock]

Can anyone tell me if the squid season is over in the South Sound (Steilacoom and Olympia)? We have relatives coming in Mid-Feb. and wanted to treat them to the uniqueness of squid fishing.

[2006855]

[quote name='jaddock' timestamp='1296925537' post='21543']

Can anyone tell me if the squid season is over in the South Sound (Steilacoom and Olympia)? We have relatives coming in Mid-Feb. and wanted to treat them to the uniqueness of squid fishing.

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I would say is is over.

[TinyTech]

Coming home on the 830 Edmonds ferry last night(2/12), the Mrs. and I noticed a boat a bit north of the ferry lane with bright lights over the water and holding position. Was it anyone heretrying their luck in deeper water?

[cowgirltrouble68]

Me and the fiance are gonna try the Allyn Pier sometime this week..Will let everyone know how it goes.

[biffbeard]

No reports since Feb?

Anybody fishing now or is it too early for the summer run?

Thanks

[baz]

I just registered here today.

I'm interested very much for squid fishing and I bought everything for squid fishing. I need the right spot in British Columbia or Washington state around Seattle and prefer fishing from piers and I do not have boat.

Can any one help me find the right spot and time for fishing squid both in WASHINGTON STATE OR BRITISH COLUMBIA AROUND VANCOUVER.

THANKS

[jasonosburn]

Hi Baz,



Welcome to the forum...



I've been fishing the South Puget Sound area, Tacoma & Des Moines docks mostly, and have not had any luck at all. My luck with the Summer run is slim to none. To be honest i've switched out my squiding lures for the wifes honey-do list. (Yes I've actually admited that), and am waiting for the winter run to come back through. Hopefully its just me and others have had better luck, but from my end the south sound is not the best place to be.



Happy casting...