Area 7 salmon July 14-16: Anyone going to try the 3 day opener in Area 7? New to that area and have never fished it. I would be launching at Washington Park. Any advice on locations...

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Area 7 salmon July 14-16

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Jul 2, 2022 15:22:29 #

67Mustang Loc: Washington State

Anyone going to try the 3 day opener in Area 7? New to that area and have never fished it. I would be launching at Washington Park. Any advice on locations near there and best bait-lures to run? Any help is appreciated.

Jul 5, 2022 13:13:31 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Wind permitting, I will launch out of Blaine. I have no idea where I will go. I will likely shoot over to the North side of Orcas Island

Jul 5, 2022 13:27:22 #

67Mustang Loc: Washington State

Thanks, I'm closer to the south end of area 7. Will probably try Rosario Strait. Good luck! Let me know how you do.

Jul 5, 2022 13:59:52 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

67Mustang wrote:

Thanks, I'm closer to the south end of area 7. Will probably try Rosario Strait. Good luck! Let me know how you do.

Same with you. I plan to fish all three days.

Jul 15, 2022 20:40:01 #

tonyspringer Loc: Washington State

67Mustang wrote:

Try around Sucia Island = been pretty hot.

Jul 15, 2022 21:42:01 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

tonyspringer wrote:

Try around Sucia Island = been pretty hot.

It has been to windy for my boat. Hopefully I can get out Saturday.

Jul 15, 2022 22:03:32 #

67Mustang Loc: Washington State

I tried Thursday and the swells were too big for my 20 footer. Coming out of Deception Pass was crazy. I guess I'll try in August. Good luck tomorrow. MY crab pots were full of BIG Dungees so it wasn't a total bust.

Jul 15, 2022 22:08:51 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

bapabear wrote:

It has been to windy for my boat. Hopefully I can get out Saturday.

Where around Sucia can you fish, given the extreme tides and associated current. What type salmon are you speaking of? I usually fish silvers at 20 to 40 feet, and kings at 80 to 100 feet?

Jul 15, 2022 22:24:24 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

67Mustang wrote:

Do you crab right in Cornet Bay? That seems like a small area for a lot of boats. Do many people go east out of Deception Pass to crab? I usually wait until 7N opens in August and get all the crab I can eat while stocking up on Sand Dabs. right up to Christmas. On a happy note for me, I just ordered a power crab and shrimp puller. That will add some variety to the menu. Maybe I should just bite the bullet and put the Mako 30 back in the water and forget about the cost. Then I can say weather be damned as I fish my way into the poor house.

Jul 16, 2022 10:20:46 #

67Mustang Loc: Washington State

I have been getting my crabs about a mile southeast of coronet bay boat lanch. Best luck in about 70 to 80 feet. Rarely do we not limit out. Soak for about 3 hrs is all it takes.

Jul 16, 2022 11:25:00 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

67Mustang wrote:

I have been getting my crabs about a mile southeast of coronet bay boat lanch. Best luck in about 70 to 80 feet. Rarely do we not limit out. Soak for about 3 hrs is all it takes.

Thanks, It would be fun to try. I have never launched out of Cornet or fished the deception pass area. I hope you got out for salmon today. I did not go. My broken old body and throbbing head told me it is a good day to stay home and rest. Oh well, some things just aren't meant to be. I plan to take the 11 year old grandson out sand dab and shark fishing on Wed. He will be spending a few days with me. I am also taking my other grandson out for his first boat fishing trip this week. He is 3, so lots of wake bouncing and not much fishing.

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