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Sequim Bay
Sequim Bay is one of the most overlooked salmon and halibut locations in the Puget Sound area. There are two reasons for this: one being that locals are very quiet about the excellent fishing in this area. The second reason has to do with the peculiar fishing regulations the Department of Fish and Wildlife has burdened upon this area.
Sequim Bay is the jumping off point for excellent fishing for the inside Strait of Juan de Fuca. 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.
Sequim Bay is protected water with one of the best marinas in Puget Sound. John Wayne Marina (360-417-3440) offers moorage, fuel, a restaurant, public restrooms and showers.
There is a bait and tackle shop at the marina, The Bosuns Locker (360-683-6521). The Bosuns Locker has tackle, boat rentals, charters and the latest up to date fishing information for that area.
Across the street from John Wayne Marina is the Sequim Bay Resort (360-681-3853). They have RV parking available, a laundry facility, and 8 neatly kept housekeeping cabins that overlook the bay. There is an excellent state park nearby and the town of Sequim itself is just a few miles away.
Boat Ramps
1) John Wayne Marina – An excellent ramp with nice pitch and docks. Good on all tides and protected from the wind. There is ample parking and a washout station for cleaning your motors. A small fee is required for launching.
2) Sequim Bay State Park Ramp – This is a steep, shallow ramp. Four feet of water is needed to launch. Parking is often full.
Salmon and Halibut Fishing Areas
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Area 2: Cape George – Good blackmouth area, fairly protected on the inside. Downriggers at 80 to 120 foot depths will do the trick. Hot Spot flashers with 48 of leader and a glow in the dark Coho Killer are good tackle to use in this area.
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The rips that form off the northern tip of Dallas Bank are a good spot for
fall coho.
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The northern edge of Dungeness Bank is a good year-round Chinook area. Be sure to check your regulations.
Area 5: Dungeness Spit – A good area for winter blackmouth. This area can be windy but you are only a few minutes from sheltered waters.
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Tom Nelson
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