Pinks at Lincoln park in Seattle

[fisherdane]

Hi,

I read somewhere that is was possible to catch pink salmon from Lincoln Park. Could anyone confirm, and are they still there? I live in Renton, and I am looking for a place to get in on the pink action closest to where I live. Would this be a good place. Is it slammed with people? Best time of the day to go? what type of lure etc.

Thanks

[bpm2000]

I've been hitting it a few times a week for the past couple of weeks. What do i have to show for it? 1 hookup, no fish

I know people do well there however, i just havnt figured it out. Ive heard 1~2 hours before/after a tide swing is a good time to go and silvers are starting to show mixed with pinks.

[fisherdane]

I have never been there. Is there a bridge you fish from or? How are the crowds?

[Eddie L]

Lincoln Park is a park along the West Seattle beach by the Vashan Ferry docks. Nice park to go hike,jogging,picnics,fishing on the beach,and etc... At least it doesn't crowded like the Spokane Bridge or Seacrest Pier(for kings). Cast pink buzz bombs and pink spoons--- don't forget alot of Silvers get caught there. :compress: If you flyfish it can be really good from the beach there too.

[fisherdane]

Hmm. sounds like something I should try. Have never caught a salmon before, and have read a lot about the pink frenzy going on right now. Would I need waders or anything at the beach, or would I be able to just cast from the dry beach????

[bpm2000]

just the dry beach. I would recommend having a longer rod like 8'+ to get your lure out there though. and watch out for the pool intakes right at the point, you will lose your lure there if you cast in it (you can see it at low tide).