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Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod, Halibut, and Early Blackmouth Action

Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod, Halibut, and Early Blackmouth Action

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 Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, May 19th, 2025.

First light hit Seattle at 5:27 AM and sunset will be around 8:44 PM. Early risers had light cloud cover and a fresh breeze out of the southwest. Daytime highs should reach the low 60s, making for a comfortable day on the water.

Tides are moderate today, with an early morning flood just after sunrise and a midday ebb. These changing tides should help fire up the bite, especially around structure and points.

The bite in Puget Sound has been lively this week. Lingcod season opened on May 1st and runs through June 15th. Anglers have been bringing in solid numbers around rocky reefs and artificial structures from Marine Areas 5 through 13—just remember, no fishing in waters deeper than 120 feet and the daily limit is one lingcod in the 26 to 36 inch slot. Barbless hooks are required for all bottomfish[2].

Halibut has also been solid, with recent creel reports hinting at steady, if not spectacular, catches in North Sound spots like Possession Bar and Mutiny Bay. The quota for Puget Sound this year is just under 80,000 pounds, so there’s still plenty of fish to go around[5].

Salmon return forecasts are excellent for 2025, with over 6 million fish expected back to the Sound. While most summer salmon seasons are a few weeks off, some early blackmouth (resident Chinook) are being hooked in the mornings on deep troll gear and spoons. Check WDFW updates for any area-specific closures or openings[4].

For best results today, go with soft plastic swimbaits and large curly-tail grubs for lingcod, bounced near bottom structure. Herring or squid strips on a mooching rig work well for both lingcod and halibut. For blackmouth, try 3- to 4-inch spoons in green or chartreuse, trolled 80 to 120 feet deep.

Hot spots today:

- Possession Bar: Productive for both halibut and lingcod, especially on the outgoing tide.
- Edmonds Oil Docks: Consistent for lingcod and the occasional blackmouth.
- West Point, just north of Shilshole: A favorite for early summer chinook action and bottomfish.

Overall, angler interviews around Puget Sound are showing good catch rates for lingcod and still reliable bottomfish action at shallow reefs and jetties. Expect more salmon activity as water temps climb into June[1][2].

That’s the local scoop from Artificial Lure. Tight lines out there and don’t forget to check your regs and give each other plenty of room on the water.
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