Fishing Report 5/6/11

Winter Salmon season ended on the 30th of April and most local anglers would agree that it was one of the poorest Winter season’s we’ve seen. That being said, on the 20th of April a massive 23lb hatchery Blackmouth was caught by Jeff Audet of Fish Bones Guide Service. That is very big for a hatchery fish. While few keeper fish were caught this Winter; most of them were of good size. Only time will tell what that means in the long run for the Blackmouth fishery around here.

 

Needless to say, that 23 pounder took home the 1st place prize of $504 in the Elger Bay Grocery running derby. Jeff also won the “total gross weight” of fish caught throughout the tournament with a total of 67lbs of Salmon weighed-in to the contest. 2nd place went to Glen Helton with his 17lb 3oz early leader. And the mystery prize went to Ryan Cahan with his 17lb Salmon. Thanks to all who participated and we hope to see more of you in next year’s contest!

 

The new fishing regulation booklets are now available at every license dealer location.

 

A few season changes that are just happening:

April 30th – Was opening day of Trout season for most lowland lakes.
May 1st – Was opening day of Lingcod season. See new books or WDFW website for current size and catch limits.
May 5th – Opening day of Halibut season in areas 6 – 10. See new books or WDFW website for current size and catch limits.
Saturday May 7th and Wednesday May 11th – Shrimping is open in Marine areas 8 through 10. Additional days may be announced after the 11th based on quota status.

 

Friskies & Chub Mackerel, along with oil, yellow buoys & bait barrels for shrimping are NOW IN STOCK @ ELGER BAY! We also have every size/color of herring, including the extra large for halibut/lings.