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The halibut that inhabit the murky depths of Port Angeles are not as plentiful as Neah Bay, but are usually larger in size. The caves all the way down to the Sekiu River can provide top-notch blackmouth fishing. Boat Haven: located in the west sector of Port Angeles. Sequim Bay is the jumping off point for excellent fishing for the inside Strait of Juan de Fuca. The first butt I kissed for 2014 .. A nice 20 pounder ! On the odd numbered years, humpies will be everywhere. This means Juan de Fuca Strait offers decent clipped coho fishing opportunities in the summer and fall, and in certain years wild coho can be kept after Oct. 1. Not a place to troll. NEAH BAY: Offshore spots such as Swiftsure Bank, the Blue Dot and 72- Squared are well known but inshore anglers find halibut in such places as the “Garbage Dump” (Koitlah Point), around Tatoosh Island and off the mouth of Bowman Creek. Downriggers at 80 to 120 foot depths will do the trick. Details: California Halibut with a salmon bellies, Epic day Hali hunting landed these beauty's 50-55 pounders ! Freshwater Bay is located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the northern end of the Olympic Peninsula just west of Port Angeles. The northern edge of Dungeness Bank is a good year-round Chinook area. © 2020 Fishidy. Moochers can work the edges of Secretary Island and do quite well. Bucktailing in the early morning is also very popular. Use gloves, the teeth are sharp. Wilson on the incoming tide and start over again. Sekiu (pronounced Sea-Q), located on the west shore of Clallam Bay, is famous for recreational fishing, especially salmon. Add enough weight to stay in contact with the bottom and you’re ready to hunt big flat fish. This is a good ramp with moderate grade. Hali hunting with my babe ! The only month halibut fishing is closed in this area is January. John Wayne Marina (360-417-3440) offers moorage, fuel, a restaurant, public restrooms and showers. Area 3 – Possession Point – This is the start of a long troll with a lot of water and possibilities of fish anywhere along the beach. Area 2 – Otter Point – The first point to the west of Sooke Inlet is Otter Point. #4.24.0. The sandy flats in the southwest corner hold halibut. Area 3: Dallas Bank – Good for halibut along the edges. While the weather can be windier and rougher than Puget Sound, it’s usually not nearly as bad as off the coast. Canada, May 22 2017. 4 catches; 25 followers; 3 spots; The Strait of Juan de Fuca at the city of Sekiu in Clallam County is a popular salmon and Halibut fishing waterway. This fishery takes place mainly in the vicinity of the Lighthouse. IN ANOTHER BLOW to recreational fishing, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced a complete closure of finfish fishing in the Canadian waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca — a vast stretch off of southern Vancouver Island — to increase prey availablity for Southern Resident Killer Whales and conserve chinook stocks.. Fish the southwest side on the outgoing tide in 90 to 120 ft. of water. The rips that form off the northern tip of Dallas Bank are a good spot for fall coho. If you’re going to mooch or want to troll herring, bring it along, as it will be hard to find here during the winter season. Area 8: Smith Island – Smith Island is just to the north of Partridge Bank. The following is a press release from the Washington Department... Washington Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) no report this week Marine... Winter recreational crabbing openings in MA 9 and MA 12. Warning: Sooke Harbour is very shallow in the middle of the bay. Read about where to catch spot shrimp a short run from John Wayne Marina. In September the big, fat, hard fighting fall coho in the 10 to 20 pound range show up. Fish the southwest side in 80 to 140 feet of water for both blackmouth and halibut. Sunsets West Grocery & Deli – a local food co-op selling fresh and locally produced food and goods. Soggy Sunday smashing on the westcoast ! Starting about half a mile west of Green Point, troll the 120 ft depth line on the flood tide. Location: N48°10′ x W123°35′. Many large kings are taken during the July, the season is short but well worth the time. Motor mooching herring just off the kelp beds is the number one tactic, kick the boat in and out of gear in the 30-60 ft. water just after dawn. This ramp is protected from weather and has ample parking. This area is close to shore and very popular, as it tends to be less lumpy. Coho – The coho are abundant in July, August and September. This area can be windy but you are only a few minutes from sheltered waters. On the incoming tide move to the east side of Secretary Island. For a real large halibut I start by harpooning it with the line from the detachable head on the harpoon hooked up about 20 ft. down the line to a large Scotsman float. Also the Gold Star “Needlefish” and Ace Hi Fly’s match the dominant bait in the area. Hands down for large blackmouth in February through the April closure you need to be on the Strait, lots of good water, plenty of bait can all lead to some fantastic blackmouth fishing. 120-130 ft depths will be the best producers along with fishing the tide changes. and troll back with the outgoing tide. Fair for winter blackmouth on the incoming tide on the southeast corner. Spreader Bars with large horse herring (purple or black label) are the standard bait for flaties. There are actually two very good ramps, referred to as east and west ramps. The second reason has to do with the peculiar fishing regulations the Department of Fish and Wildlife has burdened upon this area. Halibut can be caught as you drop off into the sandy bottom. Area 4 – This area is best trolled from Secretary Island down to Beechy Head. Fair trolling for Halibut in 100 ft to 200 ft depths. Strait of Juan de Fuca is a channel located just 8.7 miles from Port Angeles, in Clallam County, in the state of Washington, United States, near Lower Elwha, WA. Leave about 30 feet of line after the float then attach that to the boat cleat. Later in the day I have had better luck trolling a flasher & herring combination in the 120-ft. water. Sooke and the waters around Southern Vancouver Island are famous for fishing and sailing. Coyote Bank has a rocky top that produces good lingcod fishing. Many a big king and blackmouth has been taken here. But if you haven’t scored yet there is plenty of prime water yet to fish. These are thick-bodied Chinook in the 30 to 50 pound range. All methods of salmon fishing can be productive at Mid Channel Bank. This location is ideal for kayaking, fishing, boating (small boats), beach combing, bird watching and simply enjoying the views over the water. During July the coho run 5-10 pounds, later in September you will see the large hooknose fish show up, they can run in the upper teens. That’s the big reason to be spending time fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Port of Port Townsend (Boat Haven) – 360-385-2355, Fort Casey State Park (Whidbey Island) – 360-678-4519. Area 6: Eastern Bank – Good area for lingcod and halibut. Washington’s halibut season is just a few weeks away, and begins on May 8th on the inner waters. Due to British Columbias programs to restore coho runs, check the regulations, as they will change with season updates. The anglers in your family will find tackle shops, marine supply stores, launch ramps and moorage readily available. Blackmouth: Love to feed near the bottom, trolling speed 2.0-2.5 Mph. Winter blackmouth are usually deep, in the 90 to 150-foot depths. Salmon trollers should troll the west side of the bank on the ebb tide and the east side of the bank on the flood tide. There are holes and pockets that will hold diving birds up on the bank and they are most often over bait. Both ramps share parking. Stay close to the kelp beds and fish all the west side of Secretary Island on the outgoing tide. One of the most pleasurable things about this time of the year is lack of crowds. As the “Columbians” run begins to disappear, the fall Chinook begin to arrive and the fishing continues without skipping a beat. If I’m fishing summer kings I love to pull just a large herring off the downrigger just off bottom, this has accounted for some large fish. Reverse your direction of troll on the ebb tide. Strait of Juan de Fuca San Juan - Washington. Often Chinook lay at the edge of the kelp beds. as in Puget Sound. Work the 120-ft depth one-hour before two hours after the tide change. The item Bathymetric fishing map, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Angeles, National Ocean Service represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Indiana State Library. This is big water and there are NO landmarks out here. Halibut fishing waypoint 54, Strait of Juan de Fuca, B.C. Ocean halibut fishing is a fun and rewarding challenge. The most common bait in the winter and spring periods are sandlance (candlefish) especially when they move in to spawn. These immature Chinook are attracted to this area by the schools of herring and candlefish that move in to spawn. Winter blackmouth are there from September to May, followed by summer Chinook starting to show up in June and peaking in July and early August. This is a good area for lingcod and fall coho fishing. Posted on March 14, 2015 by John L. Beath. Parks. Lingcod fishing remains open daily in most of Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca and catches have been relatively good. A good grade and protected water. I rig them with a 20 inches of 50-lb. Anglers troll, jig and mooch. Sequim Bay is one of the most overlooked salmon and halibut locations in the Puget Sound area. Both trolling and mooching are very productive here. You only need to go around the corner from the boat ramp and mooch out in front of the Caves to score on some nice fish. As you move towards the west side of Beechy Head, the bottom comes up abruptly and many a downrigger ball, including some of my own have been left here. Caught middle of summer from rocky shore. If the WDFW allows a summer season on the Straits for Chinook it’s a must fish time of the year, take off work sick, do whatever you need to do to be there, you won’t want to miss it. The Columbians and fall Chinook are usually caught quite close to shore, sometimes in 20 to 30 feet of water. Spring and early summer Chinook fishing can be quite productive here and as a result often quite crowded. Sooke Harbour Marina (250) 642-3236 Location: N48°17’30” x W123°14′. This is a place where drift fishermen do very well. 1) John Wayne Marina – An excellent ramp with nice pitch and docks. This is an area that seems to have fewer dogfish. Coho: When the summer coho roll in, fishing can be stupendous. While the weather can be windier and rougher than Puget Sound, it’s usually not nearly as bad as off the coast. Fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca can be lots of fun. There has been very few times in the winter that a green spatter back glow squid 40″ behind a HotSpot flasher has not produced for me here. The halibut usually are in the 10 to 30 pound range, but several are caught every year in the 70 to 150 pound sizes. This bank is very heavily fished, but only because it is a consistent producer of Halibut. Sometimes good for winter blackmouth. Mid Channel Bank has become one of the most popular fishing areas in Puget Sound, as it offers year round Chinook action. The area from Pillar Pt. Can be crowded, so use your kicker motor to hold against the tide. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. You just want to check the long-range weather before making the drive to save being blown off the water. Bring on 2014. Moochers should concentrate their efforts along the northern edge of Hein Bank. Most winter fish run 5-10 pounds, but many winter blackmouth are taken into the upper teens each season near Sekiu making it worth the drive. Dont troll against or across the paths of the other anglers. Yesterday, Friday March 13th I went salmon fishing … These 40’ to 60’ pockets will also shelter feeding salmon and produce exciting fishing. In other words, west side of the Rockpile on the ebb tide, east side on the flood tide. Location: N48°10′ x W123°29′. The next inside spot that has accounted for many halibut is the area just west of Duncan Rock. Area 3: The Humps located 4 miles west of Ediz Hook and sometimes referred to as the 3 Humps or 1st Hump, 2nd Hump, 3rd Hump. 24 catches; 23 followers; spots; The Strait of Juan de Fuca (officially named Juan de Fuca Strait in Canada is a large body of water about 154 kilometres (96 mi) long that is the Salish Sea's outlet to the Pacific Ocean. Details: California Halibut with a Herring. Coho are in the rips further off shore. Tides and fishing licence rules for charter boats. Select a region to learn more: Neah Bay is the state’s best-known and top-producing area for halibut and where the Washington state record 288-pound flatfish was caught. Bang Just for the halibut, Details: California Halibut with a salmon belly. Hook up the herring whole so it will spin on the leader from the spreader bar. Bring someSmelly Jelly to give the lures a good scent trail. Salmon Fishing, whale watching and sailing are sports that can be enjoyed year round on Vancouver Island. A back eddy forms on the outgoing tide at Sheringham. Another plus for Port Angeles is the location of the town itself. The Strait of Juan de Fuca (officially named Juan de Fuca Strait in Canada is a large body of water about 154 kilometres (96 mi) long that is the Salish Sea's outlet to the Pacific Ocean. 47 and a 54 bang! This is a deep slow troll in the 240 to 300 ft depths. At 6:00am, we met up with our guide Gord Gavin, who is a seasoned angler in the area and owner/operator of Sea Ghost Fishing Charters. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. Tackle: For trolling, don’t leave home without HotSpot flashers, hoochies in green and blue glow colors, standard and needlefish size, Silver Horde Coho Killer and Kingfisher Spoons in glow colors for downrigger trolling. In both of these spots, year round the strong currents will push the bait into more shallow water. This is a great bank to fish, but is exposed to the weather. Dealing with big Halibut: These fish are big and powerful, you don’t want to drag a big halibut onboard your boat without subduing it first… it can do serious damage to your boat not to mention your body! Once you’ve reached the end of your troll, pick up your gear and run back to Marrowstone on an outgoing tide or Pt. Area 4: Dungeness Bank – A good spot for halibut along the edges. Drift parallel to the shelf or south of the first hump in 90 to 300 ft of water. It runs from Marrowstone Point on the east, to Point Wilson on the west. There is a fishing pier on the ea... Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. The last of the Chinook runs usually have passed by the end of August. There is ample parking and a washout station for cleaning your motors. Large Blackmouth, Killer Summer Kings and Coho, too. Port Angeles is also the launching point for the ... Open to fishing year-round. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. § 334.1180 Strait of Juan de Fuca, Wash.; air-to-surface weapon range, restricted area. The fish caught in the strait can be very large. Much of Olympic National Park is contained in this action area, as well as the Makah, Lower Elwha Klallam and Jamestown S’Klallam Nations and tribal reservations. Across the street from John Wayne Marina is the Sequim Bay Resort (360-681-3853). Otter Point is best fished on the outgoing tide. You can keep one blackmouth (chinook) day minimums size 22 inches to retain, the season stays open until 10 April. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 2.6m will be at 9:39 am and the lowest tide of 0m was at 4:00 pm. mono shock leader from a ball bearing swivel to the spreader bar coming from the Tuff Line XP. Coho will be along the rips anywhere from close to shore out into the middle of the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Columbians were formerly thought to be Chinook from the Columbia River just dipping in to feed. Those who troll for halibut should fish the west side on the outgoing tide and move to the east side on the incoming tide. Trollers should work the large sand flat on the northeast side. These runs of coho can continue into early October. If you dont have a Canadian fishing license, watch your position. Strait of Juan de Fuca Entrance fishing table and fishing times for the week. You should also have a VHF radio so if you have a problem you can call the Coast Guard and it will allow you to monitor the weather, which can change quickly on the ocean. Photo by Chase White. Eastern bank is a series of rocky pinnacles. Fishing opportunities include catchable-size Rainbow Trout that are stocked in the spring, Brown Trout stocked as fall-fingerlings, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. Winter salmon fishing is all weather dependent, there will be blackmouth out there, and the locals hammer them all winter. Many times I have fished Sekiu, to Port Angeles and had all the prime areas to fish with little or no angler pressure and plenty of hook ups. You do not have to be a member to shop here. Anglers heading up after May 25th can score the early king salmon opener followed shortly by the summer Coho run. Drift fishermen should start on top of the bank in 180 ft of water and drift off until they can no longer stay on the bottom. Strait of Juan de Fuca The Strait of Juan de Fuca, approximately 102 miles in length and 10 to 18 miles wide, is the access route to the Pacific Ocean from Puget Sound and the Strait of Georgia. If you acquire a Canadian license before arriving at Neah Bay you can fish the Canadian side also. Moochers do best on the incoming tide. The fishing calendar year for Sooke begins in December with the arrival of winter blackmouth. Transit moorage is available at Boat Haven (360) 457-4505. A small fee is required for launching. Halibut – Halibut are available in the Sooke area at all times of the year. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Sooke offers world class salmon angling that can rival any place on the West Coast. Local roasted coffee and much more. Area 6: Coyote Bank located 13 statute miles from Ediz Hook. Humpies arrive in August and limits (4 each day) are easily achieved by even the beginning angler. Whale watching is an exciting experience in the protected waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Be sure to check with WDFW regulations as it opens and closes to salmon fishing at slightly different times every year. Nothing better than fresh fish and chips .. Sunsets West Grocery is a member supported community store. Limits: Always check the WDFW Regulations for seasons and limits. Mature Chinook – In early May, the first of what the BC anglers refer to as Columbians begin to show. You can start seeing some early springers start to show in late March. Larger lures such as the Gold Star “Hoochie Hooker” tend to do better on large Chinook. The lighthouse at the point easily identifies this area. Beyond there, however, is trolling water. When the summer Chinook fishing kicks off in early summer, larger bait (herring) will also start to move in and mix with the always-present candlefish. Excellent summer and winter salmon fishing opportunities exist here, as well as superb bottomfishing for species such as halibut and lingcod. Swiftsure is the shorter run about 10-14 miles west of Cape Flattery. The Sooke area is the beginning of a salmon fishery that stretches from Sheringham Point on the west to Sidney, BC on the east. Moochers should start in 50 feet of water and drift out until you lose bottom. Great memories can be made along with a chance of harvesting some of the best eating fish in the world! You can also try a little octopus tentacle as it makes great bait when the herring supply runs low. Troll the 120-130 ft depth line and keep your gear just off bottom. Tides: Tides are the key factor when planning a trip to Neah Bay. You can back into the current with your motor to slow your drift and give your bait more bottom time. Neah Bay Fishing Facilities & Services. The Strait of Juan De Fuca has excellent opportunity for kayak anglers in terms of both diversity of fishing and accessibility for launching. Fishing Infrastructure. USDA certified grass fed beef is available to sustain the weary fisherman who doesn’t catch his day’s quota. This spot is an outgoing current location. Stay close to shore and follow the channel markers. Sharp drop off, stay in the bottom 20 of water. (a) The restricted area. I then club it a few times, drag it in the boat and hog tie the tail to the head through the gills on the fish. Fishing, sailing, boating, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Race Rocks, William Head, Sooke, Port Renfrew. Mid Channel Bank is located just off shore from Port Townsend. This is also a great mooching and jigging area. Location: N48°12′ x W123°18′. You will need a good GPS unit to find these locations. Most of the fishing takes place offshore 1-3 miles, however sometimes one need not go any further then the Sekiu buoy just outside the harbor. All places that consistantly hold salmon, but really come into their own during halibut season. The average halibut usually weigh in the 50 pound range, with several caught each year over 100 pounds and the occasional 200+ pounder. The most fished areas are Swiftsure, 72 square, and the US or Canadian Blue Dot along with many other locations that reside on secret GPS logs. to Cod Fish Bay has over the years been one of my top producers. They have RV parking available, a laundry facility, and 8 neatly kept housekeeping cabins that overlook the bay. The Slattery Family caught limits of hatchery chinook while fishing the opening day of salmon season off Sekiu on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Many wonderful aromatic spices for smoking the days catch. Not a good spot to launch a large boat. In the summer fishery, Chinook move past Mid Channel Bank on the incoming tide, and unlike the winter fishery, don’t linger in the area. Sooke offers almost a twelve-month fishing opportunity, with the slowest months being October and November. After blowing my bearing on my trailer, n watching my tire roll down the road , fortunately post launch, it was lovley to pick up some white gold to the tune of ...more 57 pounds .. One Hali of day ! I look for a day with slow current change; normally the fishing will be good all day. White gold ! Kings: Best bet is July depending on if it opens check with the local resorts, the seasons are normal out by mid April and the town will book up quick. Coho fishing can be spectacular in September, winter blackmouth is a good fishery November through March, and halibut is a consistently good fishery in most years May through June. They work very well here. These fish continue to pass by in good numbers until the middle of July. Here you want to fish the 130-150 ft. water. Possession Point is just to the east of Sooke Inlet. (Mason’s Resort) OUTDOORS: Plenty of bait in the Strait of Juan de Fuca The Winter Hole not surprisingly is a great place to fish Winter blackmouth. Crews with Washington's Department of Natural Resources and NOAA rescued a gray whale that got caught in a fishing net in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The less water movement the better the fishing will be, not that you can’t catch halibut on a bigger tide change, it’s just a shorter window and you have to use a lot more lead to stay in contact with the bottom. Next stop on your Westerly troll is Big Mussolini Rock on Slip Pt. Tag Archives: Strait of Juan de Fuca halibut fishing maps. Get in line with the other boats in the area and work this area. The best tide to fish Mid Channel in the summer is the outgoing tide. You should always checkout our complete guide to catching spot shrimp for all the important details you need to consider when shrimping, and trust me there are many. I have seen days where you can catch and release over a hundred coho in a day’s fishing. Good on all tides and protected from the wind. Marine Area 6 is located east from Low Point to Partridge Point and Point Wilson primarily within the Strait of Juan de Fuca and to the west side of Whidbey Island. If shellfish are your fancy, try the clams, oysters and Dungeness Crab. Keep your lines as straight down as possible. About halfway between the Canadian boundary line and Duncan Rock the bottom comes up to about 300 ft. You will need to work the tide and wind and hang tough but you can land some nice halibut here if you put in your time. Location: N48°14′ x W123°20′. Click here to see Juan De Fuca Strait (East)'s tide chart for the week This is a six-mile troll path. Eastern Bank Halibut Fishing Map. 1st TIDE 2nd TIDE 3rd TIDE 4th TIDE Water temp Moon phase Major fishing Minor fishing Fishing activity; 17 Tue: 02:24 h. … Downriggers are most productive in the 90 to 150 ft depths. Sunny Shores Marina (250) 642-5731 Gas is available here for boats. Then cut the gills and let the fish bleed out. The east lane of the ramp needs repair. A short boat ride takes you to legendary halibut banks and shoals such as Freshwater Bay, the Humps, 31-36 Bank, the Rock Pile, Coyote Bank, Green Point and many others. Accommodations in Port Angeles range from upscale hotels (with moderate pricing) such as the Red Lion to quiet B & Bs and nearby campgrounds and R.V. This makes for some great top water action. Moochers do the best on the northern part of Dallas Bank. (east to west). Area 2: Freshwater Bay sand flat holding halibut in the 120 to 240 ft depths. Fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca can be lots of fun. If you troll for halibut, this is the place! In 2001 many State records were broken with 20-pound plus fish. 31-36 Hole is a large bank with room for both drift fishermen and trollers. All Rights Reserved. In all marine areas open to halibut fishing, there is a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction. This fishery is usually good into May. Halibut can be caught primarily on the southern edge of Hein Bank in 80 to 240 feet of water. Rocky in certain areas, so watch your downrigger depths. Trolling the tide rips is the hot tactic for these fish, most are taken in the top 30 feed of water. The closures are effective today and run through September 30. Tag Archives: Strait of Juan de Fuca fishing maps. The west lane is in good shape. Middle Bank is located at the junction where Haro Strait and the Strait of Juan De Fuca meet. Port Angeles is located at the perfect spot on the Strait of Juan De Fuca to intercept all the salmon runs returning to central and south Puget Sound. Offshore Locations: The blue water is where most of the halibut action takes place. The Juan de Fuca Ridge and the Juan de Fuca Plate, a tectonic plate underlying much of the coastline he explored, is named for the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Drift from 100 ft depth out to 300 ft depth on the down side of the tidal flow. An abundance of wildlife can be seen in this beautiful tidal environment. Area 9: Hein Bank – Hein Bank is a consistent producer of salmon and halibut. tide to launch. The peak halibut fishing is February until June and then slows. Troll from Possession to Donaldson Island (usually called Secretary Island by locals). After harpooning let the Halibut wear itself out pulling on the float. Location: N48°09′ x W123°17′. The Canadian border intersects Coyote Bank. It is a long series of sandy flats. Area 5: 31-36 Hole located 6 miles northwest of Ediz Hook. Hot Spot flashers with 48 of leader and a glow in the dark Coho Killer are good tackle to use in this area. Area 1: Diamond Point A good year-round spot for blackmouth and, should seasons allow, summer Chinook. Tactics: My personal favorite fishery here is to launch at Sekiu, run east to Pillar Pt. The Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean provide excellent opportunities for salmon, halibut, ling cod and sea bass. 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