You can find the net schedule on www.wa.gov/wdfw/fishcorn. I have observed smaller boats out in the bay, they don't seem to have a problem and you can always head in if it gets a little choppy. I have lanched at South Bend just outside of town and at the mouth of Smith creek near North river.the Smith ck launch allows me a quicker exit if it gets nasty in the bay.
We have used plugged bait with a flasher. Give me an E-mail address for more info. Good Luck!