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Title: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: Odell on April 28, 2017, 08:11:28 PM: I'd love to find a campground in the puget sound that has good dungeness crabbing. I've got two young girls I'd like to get out on the water. 15 foot lowe, 25 horse and small kids so weather has to be good. We'd like to go during the week like a thurs/fri. We did dash point a few years ago but its a decent drive to launch the boat and the crabbing wasn't good.

Any suggestions!
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: JKEEN33 on April 28, 2017, 08:35:49 PM: Couple hour soak last year.
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: runamuk on April 28, 2017, 08:44:49 PM: There is a state park with a launch on an Island that I used to call home that has pretty good crabbing. Mind the water can go full rodeo at the drop of a hat. It's busy as all get out but there are crabs in those waters. So much crab I actually still get sick thinking about the constant stench of crab. :chuckle: :puke:
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: JKEEN33 on April 28, 2017, 08:48:09 PM: Quote from: runamuk on April 28, 2017, 08:44:49 PM
There is a state park with a launch on an Island that I used to call home that has pretty good crabbing. Mind the water can go full rodeo at the drop of a hat. It's busy as all get out but there are crabs in those waters. So much crab I actually still get sick thinking about the constant stench of crab. :chuckle: :puke:

Yep, I told him where and how to get them there. :)
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: fishngamereaper on April 28, 2017, 08:48:40 PM: Head to the canal. Scenic beach state park. Misery launch is 1 minute around the corner. If you decide to go I will give you crabbing spots.
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on April 28, 2017, 08:53:25 PM: Launch at Manchester and camp on Blake Island. A+ boat camping in the Sound, some good crab spots nearby.
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: runamuk on April 28, 2017, 08:58:00 PM: Quote from: JKEEN33 on April 28, 2017, 08:48:09 PM
Quote from: runamuk on April 28, 2017, 08:44:49 PM
There is a state park with a launch on an Island that I used to call home that has pretty good crabbing. Mind the water can go full rodeo at the drop of a hat. It's busy as all get out but there are crabs in those waters. So much crab I actually still get sick thinking about the constant stench of crab. :chuckle: :puke:

Yep, I told him where and how to get them there. :)
:tup:
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: jmscon on April 28, 2017, 09:19:58 PM: Kayak Point between Everett and Stanwood. Camping and yurts, a huge day use area, crabbing off the pier and a little boat ramp. There is no where to tie up the boat while parking the trailer, just have to nose it in to the beach.
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: 7mmfan on April 28, 2017, 09:52:42 PM: Kayak Point would be my suggestion to. Great crabbing, generally good water conditions, and lots of space for kids. It gets busy, but they all do that time of year.
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: Gobble Doc on April 29, 2017, 11:10:31 PM: Quote from: 7mmfan on April 28, 2017, 09:52:42 PM
Kayak Point would be my suggestion to. Great crabbing, generally good water conditions, and lots of space for kids. It gets busy, but they all do that time of year.
This is a good suggestion.

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Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: Odell on April 30, 2017, 06:07:16 PM: Thanks everyone! Making some summer plans and will post pics when it happens

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Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: Stein on May 01, 2017, 09:27:19 AM: I was just going to recommend Kayak. Just avoid the crab opener unless you want to see crazy wrecks at the launch.
Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 01, 2017, 09:48:53 AM: Quote from: Stein on May 01, 2017, 09:27:19 AM
I was just going to recommend Kayak. Just avoid the crab opener unless you want to see crazy wrecks at the launch.
Plus bonus snagging lessons by the pier during a pink run.

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Title: Re: Summer crabbing and camping.
Post by: Stein on May 10, 2017, 08:24:29 PM: Quote from: Gobble Doc on May 01, 2017, 09:48:53 AM
Quote from: Stein on May 01, 2017, 09:27:19 AM
I was just going to recommend Kayak. Just avoid the crab opener unless you want to see crazy wrecks at the launch.
Plus bonus snagging lessons by the pier during a pink run.

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The rules are suspended on the dock, never seen anyone check anything over there. On the other hand, I was hassled several years ago because I pulled the shell off the crab to cook it and eat it on the beach. I couldn't prove the crab I was eating at the time was over the minimum size limit.