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FIELD LOG

"I Been Fishin' Longer Than You" Report

May 19, 2026

Alright you landlubbers, Grandpa Sasquatch is here to tell ya how it really is out there in the Anacortes waters. Forget yer fancy websites and yer fish finders, this is straight from the source – a cranky, ol' Sasquatch who knows more about fish than they know 'bout themselves. Day 1-3: Got a hankerin' for some Chinook? They're actin' all shy near Guemes Channel. Jig 'em deep, and hold on tight, 'cause these chrome torpedoes are feisty!
Day 4-7: Seems like the pinks are partying a little early this year. Head up to Rosario Strait and drag some spoons. Easy pickins' if you don't mind 'em bein' a little...pink.
Day 8-10: Crabs are crawlin' all over the place. Drop your pots near Obstruction Pass and you'll be eatin' like a king – or a big, hairy Sasquatch.
Day 11-14: Halibut are still hangin' out in the deeper water. If you got the guts to battle 'em, head to the western side of Whidbey. Pro Tip: Talk dirty to the fish. I swear, they like it. (Don't ask how I know.) What's Bitin': Those pesky sea gulls are bitin' my nerves! As for actual fish? Chinook, Pinks, Halibut, and Dungeness Crabs are all on the menu. Grandpa's Grumble: Back in my day, fish practically jumped into your boat! Now ya gotta bribe 'em with shiny metal and whisper sweet nothin's. What's this world comin' to?

Grandpa's Gear Recommendation: Stop usin' that rusty junk. Fresh Salmon Lures are on sale here. Buy 'em or keep complainin' about the one that got away.

Anacortes Fishing Forecast & Tide Charts

History of the Place: Known as the “Gateway to the San Juans,” Anacortes was once the “Salmon Packing Capital of the World.” At its peak, 11 canneries lined the Guemes Channel. It remains a rugged, working-class fishing town where the culture is defined by tidal rips and salty air.

List of Fishing Areas:

Deception Pass: A narrow, high-current gauntlet.
Burrows Bay: Sheltered water for Chinook.
Guemes Channel: Trolling grounds right outside the marina.
Cypress Island: Deep reefs for Lingcod and Rockfish.

Type of Fish: Chinook, Coho, Halibut, and Lingcod.

Season Fishing Forecast:

Winter: Cold-water bottom fishing and occasional Blackmouth.
Spring: Lingcod and Halibut are the primary targets in May.
Summer: Prime time for Chinook in Marine Area 7.
Fall: Coho stack up before heading into the Skagit system.

Gear & Strategy: In Deception Pass, you must “back-troll” against the current. Use heavy lead to stay on the bottom for Lingcod. Always check the Anacortes tide charts—the “Pass” is no place for a novice during a 4-knot exchange.

Grandpa's Cold Hard Truth: Keanu Reeves might move like a ghost in the movies, but you need to move like a hunter here. The San Juans are a maze. If you don’t have your Washington tide charts synced to your brain, you’re just expensive bait for the current.