Just talked to the head of the creel check program and she reported over 80% mark rate at BOTH Ilwaco and Westport.

She also believes the bulk of the the inshore kings this year are tule stock. Some years CA stocks have predominated in this early fishery… really depends on the proportionate mix contributing to overall ocean abundance.

Will try to get more specific CWT data on the May-June fishery from another colleague.

Anyone on the board turn in a snout from this fishery in the past and get a card of origin back from WDFW?

There are not any hard fish in June.

June is a month of prime fish.

I saw 2 totes of fish in Neah recently and saw a solid 30# hatchery in that mix....he got 175 for the day and it's only gonna get better.....There on there way....Tom

Rec guys haven't fared near as well as comm trollers.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/creel/ocean/

Sounds like the wire / cable guy's need to move out by the commy trollers and leave us diver guy's alone on the beach.LOL.Good luck,

SZ

Sat NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. NW swell 4 ft at 6 seconds.

Sat Night NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. NW swell 5 ft at 6 seconds.

Sun NW wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. NW swell 4 ft at 6 seconds.

Saturdays forecast probably a bit more than my open sled would comfortably handle with kids on board. Pullin' the plug unless they downgrade than wind overnight.

Sunday looks better but most likely a no-go as I'm hosting a graduation party for my niece.

Bummer.....hopefully it will mellow out a bit by morning. Good luck,

SZ

Yep gonna hit the SMALL water with the younglin's instead.

Kick back, tip a few, mebbe take a dip, enjoy the sun and some low key fish'n for once.

Not missing anything so far. Dead. Good luck,


SZ

How's the water?

3 for 4.1 in the box. Tough day. Water was fine. Coming in now as we speak. Good luck,


SZ

Horrible fishing today. We went 1 for 2. 1 in the box. Spent the last half hour of the day landing 2 sea baas 2 lings and a #35 butt that was released. Brutal weekend of catching. Fishing was fun though. Good luck,


SZ

Got a similar report from Katosan today…. TOUGH fish'n. One'fer one… dinker 8# AHFMD.

Spent the day takin' a piece of metal out of my favorite car-fixer-upper guy's left eye, then some quality time with my family, celebrating my niece's high school graduation.

Good food, good booze, GOOD TIMES… realizing that even when I'm f'd on getting some time on the water, I'll end up blessed in ways I didn't count on.

Luv you, Mirandible.

We got one about 10lbs on Saturday and didn't even get a sniff Sunday.

Bailed a day early because the fishing was so slow.

Just couldn't let that thought go by without a HUGE shoutout to Team Achewter, who came down to fish WP with me only to have the cap'n cancel the trip. They spent the day helping to clean my back patio and windows for the grad festivities the next day. I owe ya BIG time Art. Luv ya, bud!

Wow, that's cool of Art. If I bailed on my crew I'd get crucified.........and still have to hear the bitchin for a couple weeks after wards let alone get some help cleaning.Good luck,

SZ

Good thread and pics!

I was surfin WP on Sunday morning and was wondering if the guys out trolling the beach were having more fun than I was. Some were close enough we could wave. Saw no nets.

I was pretty sure I was having more fun (gentle breeze, waist high bumps at 8 secs), and this weekend's fish report verified it for me.

Well, I did not go out this morning. The bar was restricted to 20'. Not my idea of fun with the frequency period.

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/marine/BarObs.php

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=46041