Rain is coming to the coast--bringing fish

 
  Forecast are calling for showers starting Monday & Tuesday with some serious rain on Wednesday. A lot of the salmon that have been fattening up off the coast will be smelling their natal waters and be wanting to get there.
  This is a prime time to be on any coastal river and fishing. Figure out which creek you want to hit and make it happen. Fish will be moving in--- big time.
 
   If you are new to salmon fishing or have a cherry yak needing blood--- I can't stress enough how much a fresh rain especially after a long dry spell , will rocket fish upriver. And lots of fish will be moving.

   Some suggestions for the Washington coast would be the Chehalis River above the 101 bridge in Aberdeen.  Lots of put in places.From the bridge and up river: Paladin's (you have to know some Grays Harbor history for this one)
              Cosmopolis Boat launch
              Blue Slough
              Friends Landing
              south Monte Launch
              mouth of the Satsop River

   All of these launches (except Blue Slough) are WDFW or city or at least public launches with concrete ramps, plenty of parking , and immediate access to fish. Most of the water in any of these areas are very kayak fishing friendly. Granted -- this is all influenced by tides-- some places more than others--but relatively easy fishing for kayaks.

  Second suggestion will be Willapa Harbor streams including:
     Willapa River
     Naselle River
     Palix River
     Nemah River
     and when they open October 1st Smith Creek and North River
  Some of these have boat launches. Some you have to really search for or make your own launch. The limits are pretty liberal down here . Be sure to check the regs. for each, because they will vary.

   There are plenty of other creeks and rivers on the Washington coast to fish. Some examples would be the Copalis River, the Queets and Salmon River, the Hoh River, the Bogy and its tribs, and on up around the peninsula. Lots of options.

   Just trying to tell folks that after this rain will be a prime time to be fishing coastal water. Find the spots that works best for you-- or go learn some new water that you want to explore and go exploring. It won't get much better than late this week.

    Techniques will vary depending on where you fish so try a variety of tactics. Not  too many ways you can go wrong. If one thing doesn't work after a while-- change to something different until you find what works. Then work it....hard.

  Bring on the rain... and  then a decent weekend . It don't get much better for salmon fishing in September.
         
                  Mark
 
   

Oregon rivers are fishable as well Mr. Collett. Tillamook bay and Nehalem in particular as well as some down south of which I'm not to familiar.