Are there still chum running in the Nisqalley (sp?). I would like to take someone up there for a shot at them and I heard they might being running still up there. I've never fished there so directions would be cool too. Thanks for any help.

~steelymann~

Steelymann,

You can look at the posts on page 5 from last week- seems like they were doing good. They fish are probably still running pretty strong, but I doubt they have gotten any fresher in teh meantime. Might be less crowds though. Northbound on I-5, take Nisqually valley exit, sorry, forgot number, but its at the bottom of the hill ~ 3 miles past Marvin Rd. last Lacey exit. Take Nisq Valley exit and follow sideroad on E. side of I-5 as it winds along on S. side of river- no access reservation land. In about two miles theres a road to the left that proceedes to Mounts Rd. Take left back toward river and look for handicap access road on right before the bridge.

Or, stay on I-5 past Nisq valley exit, cross river and take Mounts Rd. Exit ~2 miles past I-5 river bridge, head east 3 miles maybe and access will be on left side past the bridge.

Hope this helps. I haven't been there in 15 years since I was a lad but I hope ya get an idea where to start.

Anybody else feel free to fill in some of the details...

I went with a buddy to check out the tank crossing on Thursdau. I was appauled! Wall to wall chum. All were alligators. I mean nasty old boots. So bad in fact that the hens I saw landed, immediately began spewing eggs. You could walk the bank and tell by the piles of loose eggs where the hens were landed. Common guys give 'em a break. C&R is one thing. Harrassing spawners on redds is another.

Are there any fresh fish where it empties in to the sound? I don't want to drive up to battle boots. was hoping there might be some fresh fish just in from the salt. Thanks for any info.

~steelymann~

SM,
Go fish the Mounts Rd. bridge/Handicap hole area. The directions are in the above post. Fresh fish come in with the high tides. You only a few miles out of the salt water there.
Good luck and tight lines, Jeff

Seems like access on the Nasty is a bit problematic these days for anybody unable to get a pass from the base. Are there any places other than the Handicap/Boat Ramp area to fish from the bank without getting hassled?