The dock is in the water, the weather is good, boats are out fishing. What's missing? Only the fish. That shouldn't last too much longer though, as this warm weather is letting the water finally start to get warm. There has been a pretty decent surfperch bite this week, mainly up toward the rocks. The dungeness are active on the pier again. I saw one bucket with four legal dungies in it by noon on Friday.

Those of you planning on boating here this year should remember to check your safety gear. Proper signalling devices (ie., flares) are necessary on boats 16' and over venturing past Sand Point. Life jackets, one for each person on the vessel, and a throwable floatation device need to be on the boat and accessable. The Coast Guard and Park Service have already been inspecting boats this year and will write very expensive tickets for life jacket violations. I heard of a recent $1500.00 ticket. Save money and be safe.