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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: CP on June 28, 2025, 11:50:19 AM

Title: 3 days for Kings
Post by: CP on June 28, 2025, 11:50:19 AM: Looks like a 3-day season again in MA 9&10, going to be a zoo. I'm planning on sitting this one out, just not worth the hassle anymore.

Who all will be braving the crowds?
Title: Re: 3 days for Kings
Post by: MADMAX on June 28, 2025, 11:56:22 AM: Exactly why I sold my boat
Title: Re: 3 days for Kings
Post by: Mfowl on June 28, 2025, 12:33:09 PM: I will fish the opener Thurs/Fri at Mid Channel but that's it. I expect area 10 will get days added as it usually does but 9 will stay closed. Rough go but I guess orcas gotta eat too!...Wish they would eat seals!
Title: Re: 3 days for Kings
Post by: KNOPHISH on June 28, 2025, 01:27:48 PM: 3 days is like a bad joke. When I read the regs I said that can’t be right. I don’t know how they justify raising license prices but keep cutting opportunities. I’ll pay it cuz I hunt and fish.
Title: Re: 3 days for Kings
Post by: Gentrys on June 28, 2025, 01:56:34 PM: I'll be out there on the Saturday with the crowds. At least Everett has a great boat launch.
Title: Re: 3 days for Kings
Post by: Stein on June 28, 2025, 03:32:44 PM: I'll do at least one day, but can't wait for coho where you can spread out a bit.

I think it's going to be a great season, wouldn't be surprised an emergency close. The shorter the season the more people are likely to go out it seems, kind of shooting ourselves in the foot.
Title: Re: 3 days for Kings
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 28, 2025, 04:53:38 PM: It’s gonna be fine. Take a deep breath. 10 will get at least another weekend, maybe two.

10 won’t be a zoo when 9 is open. Gets more crowded when 9 is closed.

There are kings in 10 beyond the south side of Jeff Head. Bigger issue is that there are few mature kings in 10 that early. Really hits its stride 2-3 weeks later. It can be absolutely amazing the second week of August. The catch rate will be super low that first weekend, we’ll have plenty of quota to get more days. Unfortunately probably not enough to last until it’s really good.
Title: Re: 3 days for Kings
Post by: Stein on June 28, 2025, 06:45:11 PM: Afternoon tide change may be an option depending on the wind.