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New fisher looking to catch some pinks this year
mboyle0828:
--- Quote from: Gentrys on May 13, 2025, 01:25:06 PM ---Any of you guys want to learn how to fish Pinks on the Puyallup this year, let me know. I'll be down there plenty. Yes it's combat fishing, but there are places to fish where you'll have some elbow room. Pink fishing is a great opportunity to introduce kids to salmon fishing on the river. When my daughter was 10yo, she caught 8 on her first time out. I'm happy to teach your kiddos also. I will ask you to bring your own gear though. I've had a couple of my rods broken by kids learning to river fish and that gets expensive. :chuckle:
Historically, there's about a 2 week window on the Puyallup when the fish will be so thick that it's easy fishing.
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I’ve fished for kings in the Puyallup. They weren’t in good shape when I caught them. How are the pinks? Are they edible when they get into the river?
Great offer btw!
metlhead:
Is there any boat restriction on the Puyallup? Lotsa spots down low with zero bank access look to an enjoyable way to anchor and really put the hurt to em.
mboyle0828:
--- Quote from: metlhead on May 13, 2025, 03:07:23 PM ---Is there any boat restriction on the Puyallup? Lotsa spots down low with zero bank access look to an enjoyable way to anchor and really put the hurt to em.
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The only boats I’ve seen on the Puyallup were the Natives while they were setting their nets.
hookr88:
Just read WDFW’s blog on the upcoming salmon season. Despite an expected large return of pinks allowing for a 2 pink bonus, area 8-2 will be closed for pink retention. Supposedly it’s because of expected low returns to the Stillaguamish. I guess I just don’t understand how restricting retention in 8-2 will help. I think most of the fishing pink is between Mukilteo and the Shipwreck. :dunno:
Bullkllr:
--- Quote from: metlhead on May 13, 2025, 03:07:23 PM ---Is there any boat restriction on the Puyallup? Lotsa spots down low with zero bank access look to an enjoyable way to anchor and really put the hurt to em.
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Pretty sure there are no actual restrictions. it is done a bit. We used to float it all the time. You would have to target the very lower end to avoid the bank fisher gauntlet. There is a launch very low that doesn't get used much.
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