I have Wednesday off and just noticed that the Hatchery will be netted that day. So I'm looking for alternatives and thought Kennedy Creek would be interesting. Can anyone give me directions on fishing this area? I've seen the turnoff (will be cming from Seattle on 101). Where do people fish this spot? Do you head away from the canal and go fish in the creek, or do you wade out into the canal? I've heard its a bit muddy? Is the fishing method similar to Hoodsport (ie corkies, light weight, modeerate fast retrieve?) Thanks for your help!

Take 101 tward Shelton...look for the sign saying welcome to Mason County. Keep an eye out on the right for the masses.

FJ...out.

Mike: I haven't fished the creek but as FJ say''s just keep a eye out for the crowds. Last time I drove by there most were fishing the mouth of the creek, and yes it looked muddy, kinda like fishing the Samish!

scfd454,
the first time i fished kennedy creek, it reminded me of the samish too!!

Fish it on a high outgoing tide, Mike, first thing tomorrow would be perfect. It's only open for chum downstream of 101. Corkies drifted on a light lead is what most people use - no need for a fast retrieve, fish are stacked up like sardines. I use a fly on a dry line and just dead drift it into the masses, really nails 'em and is a blast - easy short casting too - great way to learn fly fishing <img border="0" alt="[eat]" title="" src="graemlins/eat.gif" />

Mudholin

Not my gig for alongtime but it's one my boys favorite spots.

FYI...Don't park along the freeway...even if everyone and their brother is! Those Staters just love a good mass ticket writting session!

FJ...out.

Thanks. So Wednesday would be a good choice as the high tide is 5:52am, low tide is at 11:13am?
I wonder how much netting will be going on around the hatchery. Maybe we'll fish around the nets...

hi,

kennedy creek is slow, i was there today the fish just are not there in the numbers they were a week ago. seems i seen, and caught more fish as far out as i could walk at low tide (down the creek). look for the boilers!

chumster