■ Anderson Lake — My guess is this lake will be open only for three to four weeks.
No doubt there’s plenty of trout swimming around its waters right now, including scads of holdovers from a year ago.
Given the minimal amount of fishing pressure these fish have experienced during the last year, it’s safe to assume we’ll get another opening-day freak fest Saturday.
■ Neah Bay lings — OK, look at the picture of the mammoth lingcod to the left.
Then think of hooking one of those ugly things to the end of your line.
Sounds like fun, right?
Just don’t look them in the eye. I’ve been told they can actually turn you to stone.
■ Ruby Beach — The weatherman says we’re going to get a couple of days of sun this weekend.
I’d consider heading out to Ruby Beach, an easily accessible patch of coastline just north of Kalaloch, and soaking up some rays.
■ Surfperch fishing — Since you’re already down there, Beach 4 is also one of the premiere spots for redtail surfperch fishing on the Peninsula.
Now that we’re practically in the month of May, there should be plenty of the flat fish foraging for food in its turbulent waters.
■ Halibut happening — Swain’s General Store will be holding a free halibut fishing seminar at its Port Angeles shop today.
The seminar will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the focus on halibut feeding habits and how anglers can take advantage of them.
