Are you heading up from Portland on Monday? If you are Chico is a great option - it is no further than Hoodsport.

If your heart is set on Hood Canal Chum many, many of the creeks that dump into the canal will have Chums running un them. Specifically try Mission creek off the North Shore Rd just outside of Belfair. The Union R estuary can be fun walking out on Theiler wetlands. Both of these spots are shore fishing, boats can't really get in there. Concentrations of Chum won't be the same as what you can see at Hoodsport, but the pressure will be much lighter. If you want to fish out of your boat you could launch at the Port of Allen and look for pods of fish along the shore heading towards the Union R. Be very careful of the bottom - it is very shallow in there.

I know you might have limited time if you're just doing a day trip, but don't be afraid to do some exploring. If you look you can easily find lots of fish and lots less yahoos then the zone has to offer.

Steve