Shrimp opens on the first Saturday in May then Wednesday. Same as last year. At the same time the Hood Canal Bridge is closing so be sure you chart your route a head of time and pack your patience. You will have to get to the canal via Olympia then north on Highway 101 through Shelton.
June has some of the lowest tides of the year. People are coming for Geoduck. We are getting reservations for those days so be sure to check the tide book and find a place where you can relax and enjoy all of the canal.
Crab will open in July (I think, I need to track down the new fish and game rules) so be sure to stay a few extra days after the 4th to take advantage of that season. There's nothing like fresh crab from Hood Canal.
Black mouth closed last week and there were some very nice one caught. Seabeck had a fishing derby and of course the word I got was that the run slowed by derby time, although an 18 pounder was caught. We tried fresh blackmouth on the BBQ and boy was it good!
If you need Shrimp or Crab gear be sure to check with McKays, right across from the Brinnon General store they have it all.
License is required for all shellfish.
Shrimpfest will be here on Memorial Day weekend so book your house now..........