Summer Recreation Opportunities ON HOOD CANAL AND SOUTH PUGET SOUND Ron Adams, Prostaff with Verle’s LLC
Summer on or near the Hood Canal is the time and place great and lasting memories are made. There is so much to do and so many places to go you can literally fill your summer agenda with seemingly endless fun for the adventurer and family.
Miles of shoreline on freshwater lakes, rivers and salt water bays are waiting with adventure, fun and a bountiful harvest of some of the best self obtainable cuisine the world has to offer. The almost countless lakes that dot the local area offer great trout and bass fishing opportunities from boat and many from the shore as well. Many of the pristine rivers can be enjoyed via a guided steelhead or salmon trip that is sure to make a lifelong memory for anyone who seeks a wonderful wilderness adventure and a chance to land a fish you will never forget. Salmon fishing on the Hood Canal can be adventurous, challenging and very rewarding. The locals have the fishing on the fresh water and salt water "dialed in"and you can save a lot of time and increase your chances of success by talking to them. Most of the people that live in the area are friendly and willing to help. Verle's Sporting Goods in Shelton can help you with your fishing adventure and many others. Verle's is celebrating their 71st "birthday" this year as an icon in the region and they carry just about everything you need to harvest what ever the local marine area has to offer. This year they are offering a trout kit for only $29.99 that supplies you with all the basics to go to anyone of the beautiful lakes in the area and be successful without breaking the bank.
They also host seminars filled will expert and local knowledge of the fishing in the area.They will be presenting a bass fishing seminar on June 26 with a local ex-pro bass fisherman that is sure to increase your catch! Call (360) 426-0933 to reserve your seat for this great learning experience. Summer on the Hood Canal also means the kick off of the Dungeness crab season and the crab in the fjord is top notch. This year there are some major restrictions on Marine Area 12, the staff at Verle's can help you understand the regulations. Verle's carries everything you may need from crab pots, crab snares, rope, bait and just about anything you can think of for your outdoor adventure. Interested in shellfish harvesting? There are several public beaches where one can take the family and enjoy oysters and clams. These public beaches include Belfair State Park, Twanoh State Park, Menards Landing, Potlatch Beach and Port of Hoodsport to name a few. Visit shellfishtrail.org for a complete list of local beaches. Make sure you get proper licensing from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife at Verle's. The staff is very knowledgeable of what licensing you may need for your adventure.
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Jessica Schreiber holds Hood Canal salmon ŠVerles There is also an abundance of hiking trails in the Olympic mountains and surrounding foothills with views and grandeur that are sure to awe those who venture into the wild. Pristine lakes, rivers, waterfalls and beautiful views await those who are willing to trek to them. Verle's carries Northwest Forest Passes that you need to access the trail heads on National Forest land and Green Trail maps to plan your adventure in the National Forest as well as the Discover Pass that is required to access State land. Whatever your outdoor adventure may be, their knowledgeable staff and well stocked store are waiting to help you anyway they can. So come on down and let us help you get started on an adventure and memory that will last you and your family a lifetime.
