A Salty Friend of ours shared a story about Shilshole that sounded promising.  Shilshole has a huge public fishing pier. Just click on the image for directions to the pier.

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And the weather conditons for the week.

SEATTLE WEATHER

 Don't forget to check the tides.

The WDFW consider Port Townsend as "Marine Area 10".  Just click on the image to be taken to the WDFW website and the description of the Marine Area and rules. Males only 6.25" and catch record required, any gear - but verify.

MA9 crabmap 

Click on the image for pier info.

pt pier