Outing Hosts: Dave Campbell and Jim Watson

Eglon Park provides beach access for launching small watercraft, shore fishing, a restroom, and a picnic table. The Edmonds/Kingston ferry ride takes about an hour, while the drive from Kingston to Eglon takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Follow SR 104 from Kingston, then turn right onto Hansville Road and continue for a few miles. Finally, turn right onto Eglon Road.

We plan to start fishing for pink and coho salmon around noon on the incoming tide. Low tide is at 12:43 PM with a height of 0.9 feet. Wade the flats south of the park all the way to Rose Point, or launch your watercraft at the park. Over 7 million pink salmon are expected to return to Puget Sound this year. This is our chance to catch a salmon from the beach.

Gear: 6 to 8 wt rod, floating or slow-sinking line, 8- to 10-pound tippet, and a license (this includes a fishing license and salmon punch card).

Flies: Baitfish patterns, including some with pink coloring.

Waders, a sun hat, polarized sunglasses, and a stripping basket if you like. Don't forget lunch and water.