We have had good Halibut reports coming in from both Mutiny Bay and Admiralty Inlet the past couple of days. Most of the fish that we have been hearing of are smaller fish in the teens to around forty pounds. We have heard of a few larger fish but they are far from the norm. Most anglers have been sticking in the 120 - 200 foot zones and offering spreader bars baited with herring, octopus or squid. Some have been doing well with B-2 squids fished off spreaders with a little octopus or squid as a teaser.
A couple of the customers have caught boat limits the past couple of days - nothing large but definitely good eaters.
We have had fair reports coming out of the Port Angeles area according to Norm Metzler. He mentioned earlier this week that there was about a fish per boat average on Saturday (Opening Day).
We should see the halibut fishing to continue to be productive through the rest of the season.
Don't forget the Port Angeles Halibut Derby coming up on Memorial Day weekend.
We have tickets on hand!