There is a decent launch at the end of 19th Street in Tacoma where the Day Island Marina is. There is also a pretty rough launch at Stelicoom where the Anderson Island Ferry departs from. Check out this site... http://www.iac.wa.gov/maps/presentation/...3296.835497899& ClickX=230&ClickY=196&ScreenWidth=1280&Background=&AreaType=County&Area=PIERCE&Theme=&Program=&Status=&Search=&MenuCheckList=&MenuExpanded=

As far as fishing that area I think you will be hearing from Downriggin' on this one. This area is his specialty.