Fishing the Nisqually River and need help!

[MrWiggins]

Hello everyone! This is my first post on here. I am going to be fishing the Nisqually River for salmon and would like every piece of info I can get. First of all I have been to the Handicap hole-http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30583/.

Here are my questions:
1-What spots are their on the Nisqually River to fish? Please make this as clear as possible. I always see cars parked next to No Trespassing signs.
2-What methods/setups do you guys like to use? If its clear visibility?Murky?
3-How easy is access to the River from the Puget Sound?
I have a 14ft V-hull boat with a 20HP motor that I take on the puget sound and I wonder if we could use it on the Nisqually.
Any additional information, tips or tricks are really helpful. Thank you for any responses!

[jonb]

1.) ive never fished the nisqually
2.) ive litterally caught darn near 1000 pink salmon in the last few pink runs.. TWITCH MARIBOU JIGS in all conditions. that should be your main go to technique for all pink salmon, in all areas. murky or clear. if for some reason they just dont want that, then go with pink spinners like blue fox in 2'-5' of water. swinging pink streamers on a sink tip 4-7wt fly rod works also if thats your flavor. twitching jigs is hands down by far the most affective technique for pinks.
cast to your 1 o clock, let it sink 1 second per foot deep you think the water is, twitch your rod tip while slowly reeling your slack, no need to swing for the fences, just very lightly twitch the tip. ive tried all the popular pink salmon techniques, twitching jigs wins every time. i dont do it lately because it isnt a challenge for me anymore.

[MrWiggins]

Thank you for the info jonb! If you have caught that many salmon then my hat is off to you. We went to Nisqually this morning and gave your twitching method a try. We were not having any luck so we switched to some plunking with a spin-n-glow and shrimp. I caught a Rainbow trout about 8" long. The King salmon were surfacing but I don't think there is to many Pinks right now. I saw someone hook onto a Salmon but I don't think he got it to the bank. I have Salmon fever and have to catch a Salmon! If anyone has any information that could help me please Post!!

[Larry3215]

Better check the emergency rules - I just saw something about the river closing due to drought issues, but dont remember exactly what sections.

[Toni]

Hoot owl conditions is what they call it

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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August 14, 2015

Drought conditions prompt "hoot-owl"
fishing restrictions on Nisqually River

Action: Nisqually River closed daily to fishing from 2 p.m. to one hour before official sunrise on days it is open for recreational fishing.

Effective date: Aug. 20, 2015 one hour before official sunrise until further notice

Location: The Nisqually River (Thurston County) from mouth to the military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek).

Species affected: All species.

Reason for action: Unusually high water temperatures could result in higher than anticipated mortality of caught and released salmon.

Other Information: Anglers are reminded that the Nisqually River is closed for tribal fishing are Aug. 17-19, 24-26, and 31, Sept. 1, 2, 8-10, 14-16, 21-23, 28, and 29.

Information Contact: Larry Phillips (District Fish Biologist) 360-902-2721 or James Losee (Area Fish Biologist) 360-902-2741.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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Visit the Emergency Fishing Rule Website at: https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jonb]

hoot owl restriction means, cant fish after 2pm.

[Blunatic]

MrWiggins...... check your private messages!

[Bay wolf]

Can anybody give me a report on the Nisq? It's been very, very quiet.

[lost360]

A few kings pinks not in yet

[Bay wolf]

Thanks.

[lost360]

They are in everyone catching well mostly everyone