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Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report

Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report

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 Tune in to "Puget Sound, Seattle Daily Fishing Report" for your daily dose of the latest fishing conditions, expert tips, and local hot spots. Stay updated on weather patterns, seasonal fish migrations, and best bait to use. Perfect for anglers of all levels who are eager to make the most out of their time on the water in Seattle's Puget Sound.

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  • Pink Pandemonium: Puget Sound's Massive 2025 Pink Salmon Run

    Pink Pandemonium: Puget Sound's Massive 2025 Pink Salmon Run
    May 21 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

    Let’s start with the conditions. The weather in the Seattle area today is classic late spring, with mostly cloudy skies and mild temps hovering around the upper 50s to low 60s. Winds are variable but manageable for small watercraft and shoreline casting. Sunrise hit at 5:22 AM and sunset will be around 8:46 PM, giving us more than enough daylight for morning and evening action.

    The tides are favorable today, with an early morning outgoing that should spark some good bite windows, especially at dawn and again around mid-afternoon as the water moves.

    Here’s the big headline—chinook and coho are closed in the inner Sound, but all eyes are on the pink salmon. The forecast is for a massive pink run this year, with almost 7.8 million pinks expected, nearly double the usual numbers. Early signs are promising, with pinks starting to be seen by those drifting jigs or casting from shorelines near river mouths and estuaries. Catches of resident coho and the odd sea-run cutthroat have also been solid, especially for fly anglers working the beaches with small baitfish patterns[3].

    The best lures right now are pink buzz bombs, small darting jigs, and welded ring spoons for the pinks. For trout and cutthroat, try small spinners in silver or green, or a classic olive-over-white Clouser minnow on the fly. Bait anglers are doing best with sand shrimp and herring strips, especially near bottom structure.

    Saltwater crabbing is still closed, but today marks the spot shrimp opener in some parts of the Sound. Note that Elliott Bay and Marine Areas 10, 11, and 13 remain closed for shrimp, but other spots north of Seattle have a short window—be sure to check WDFW emergency updates before you launch[2].

    Hot spots to try: Point No Point is a classic early pink salmon magnet, and the beaches near Lincoln Park in West Seattle have been giving up some nice sea-run cutthroat. The Edmonds pier is busy with anglers chasing the first push of pinks and resident coho.

    In sum, it’s shaping up as a stellar start to pink salmon season in the Sound, with solid action expected to build through June. Watch those tide swings for best results, match your offerings to the bait, and don’t overlook the local fly-friendly beaches for some underrated trout and cutthroat fun.

    Tight lines and see you on the water!
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  • Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod, Halibut, and Early Blackmouth Action

    Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod, Halibut, and Early Blackmouth Action
    May 19 2025
    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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  • Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod Opener, Sea-Run Cutthroat, and Early Pinks

    Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod Opener, Sea-Run Cutthroat, and Early Pinks
    May 18 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Sunday fishing report for May 18, 2025, around Puget Sound and the greater Seattle area.

    Today’s fishing kicked off with sunrise at 5:39 AM and the sun will set at 8:32 PM, giving us plenty of daylight for a full day on the water. Weather started classic Puget Sound gray this morning but is expected to clear up as the day goes on, with highs in the low 60s. Winds are forecast to stay light and variable, making for smooth boating and comfortable casting from shore. Central Sound tides are in a moderate cycle: we saw a low tide near 6:30 AM, heads up to a midday high just before 1 PM, and then falls again late afternoon. Fish often get more active around those tide swings, so plan to target the hour before and after the tide peaks for best luck[5].

    The headline right now is the lingcod opener. Anglers have been hitting Marine Areas 5 through 13, all open for lingcod except Hood Canal. Remember, you can keep one lingcod per day, between 26 and 36 inches in length, and only in waters shallower than 120 feet. Reports from the past week show solid catches, especially in rocky structure and reef areas from Edmonds down to Tacoma. Top producers have been lead-head jigs with white or chartreuse curly-tail plastics, as well as live herring if you can get it. Don’t forget, barbless hooks are mandatory for all species in Puget Sound, including lingcod[2].

    Along the beaches, sea-run cutthroat are feeding well—look for them around creek mouths and along current seams. Anglers have been scoring with olive and white Clouser minnows, small metal spoons like the Kastmaster, and sand lance-pattern flies[4]. Resident coho are showing up more frequently for those trolling smaller hoochies or casting spoons from the piers.

    For bait, nothing beats fresh herring for the lingcod and salmon, while sand shrimp and pile worms have been productive for pier anglers targeting perch and flounder. Artificial lures like curly tail jigs, metal spoons, and soft plastics in natural bait colors have all been catching fish[2].

    Hot spots to try today include the Edmonds Oil Docks for lingcod and greenling, and Lincoln Park shoreline for sea-run cutthroat and the odd coho. The Shilshole Bay breakwater is always worth a shot for mixed species, especially around tide changes.

    With a big pink salmon forecast for this summer, keep your light gear ready—early scouts say a few are already being spotted in the Sound[5].

    That wraps up today’s report. Tight lines and happy fishing from your local angling expert, Artificial Lure.
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