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Cutthroat Trout Fishing in South Puget Sound - Tides, Flies, and Ideal Conditions for Winter Anglers
For today, December 21, 2024, in the Puget Sound area around Seattle, here’s what you can expect:
First, let's look at the tides. According to the tide tables, today you'll have a low tide at 3:18 AM with a height of 1.01 feet, followed by a high tide at 10:35 AM reaching 15.43 feet. The next low tide will be at 5:29 PM with a height of 5.94 feet, and the final high tide of the day will be at 9:49 PM at 9.92 feet[2].
The weather is expected to be cool and cloudy, typical for this time of year, with sunrise at 7:55 AM and sunset at 4:25 PM.
Fishing in the South Puget Sound has been decent lately. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some nice Cutthroat trout, particularly around the beaches and in areas with moving water. The Chum fry migration is getting closer, which usually improves the fishing for sea-run Cutthroat[1].
For the best results, focus on using fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like Sculpin, Euphausiid, and Krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. If you're targeting baitfish, consider using patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver[1].
Given the tidal conditions, the best times to fish today would be during the changing tides, especially when the water is moving from high to low or vice versa. This is when fish are more active and likely to bite[3].
Hot spots include the beaches around Olympia and the Budd Inlet area, where you can find moving water and early morning outgoing tides that are favorable for catching sea-run Cutthroat and other species. Another good spot is the South Puget Sound beaches, where you can find fish feeding on chum fry close to the bank[1].
Remember to slow down your retrieves and focus on your winter fly patterns, as the fish tend to be more sluggish in the colder months. Enjoy your day on the water
First, let's look at the tides. According to the tide tables, today you'll have a low tide at 3:18 AM with a height of 1.01 feet, followed by a high tide at 10:35 AM reaching 15.43 feet. The next low tide will be at 5:29 PM with a height of 5.94 feet, and the final high tide of the day will be at 9:49 PM at 9.92 feet[2].
The weather is expected to be cool and cloudy, typical for this time of year, with sunrise at 7:55 AM and sunset at 4:25 PM.
Fishing in the South Puget Sound has been decent lately. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some nice Cutthroat trout, particularly around the beaches and in areas with moving water. The Chum fry migration is getting closer, which usually improves the fishing for sea-run Cutthroat[1].
For the best results, focus on using fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like Sculpin, Euphausiid, and Krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. If you're targeting baitfish, consider using patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver[1].
Given the tidal conditions, the best times to fish today would be during the changing tides, especially when the water is moving from high to low or vice versa. This is when fish are more active and likely to bite[3].
Hot spots include the beaches around Olympia and the Budd Inlet area, where you can find moving water and early morning outgoing tides that are favorable for catching sea-run Cutthroat and other species. Another good spot is the South Puget Sound beaches, where you can find fish feeding on chum fry close to the bank[1].
Remember to slow down your retrieves and focus on your winter fly patterns, as the fish tend to be more sluggish in the colder months. Enjoy your day on the water
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By Quiet. PleaseFor today, December 21, 2024, in the Puget Sound area around Seattle, here’s what you can expect:
First, let's look at the tides. According to the tide tables, today you'll have a low tide at 3:18 AM with a height of 1.01 feet, followed by a high tide at 10:35 AM reaching 15.43 feet. The next low tide will be at 5:29 PM with a height of 5.94 feet, and the final high tide of the day will be at 9:49 PM at 9.92 feet[2].
The weather is expected to be cool and cloudy, typical for this time of year, with sunrise at 7:55 AM and sunset at 4:25 PM.
Fishing in the South Puget Sound has been decent lately. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some nice Cutthroat trout, particularly around the beaches and in areas with moving water. The Chum fry migration is getting closer, which usually improves the fishing for sea-run Cutthroat[1].
For the best results, focus on using fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like Sculpin, Euphausiid, and Krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. If you're targeting baitfish, consider using patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver[1].
Given the tidal conditions, the best times to fish today would be during the changing tides, especially when the water is moving from high to low or vice versa. This is when fish are more active and likely to bite[3].
Hot spots include the beaches around Olympia and the Budd Inlet area, where you can find moving water and early morning outgoing tides that are favorable for catching sea-run Cutthroat and other species. Another good spot is the South Puget Sound beaches, where you can find fish feeding on chum fry close to the bank[1].
Remember to slow down your retrieves and focus on your winter fly patterns, as the fish tend to be more sluggish in the colder months. Enjoy your day on the water
First, let's look at the tides. According to the tide tables, today you'll have a low tide at 3:18 AM with a height of 1.01 feet, followed by a high tide at 10:35 AM reaching 15.43 feet. The next low tide will be at 5:29 PM with a height of 5.94 feet, and the final high tide of the day will be at 9:49 PM at 9.92 feet[2].
The weather is expected to be cool and cloudy, typical for this time of year, with sunrise at 7:55 AM and sunset at 4:25 PM.
Fishing in the South Puget Sound has been decent lately. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some nice Cutthroat trout, particularly around the beaches and in areas with moving water. The Chum fry migration is getting closer, which usually improves the fishing for sea-run Cutthroat[1].
For the best results, focus on using fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like Sculpin, Euphausiid, and Krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. If you're targeting baitfish, consider using patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver[1].
Given the tidal conditions, the best times to fish today would be during the changing tides, especially when the water is moving from high to low or vice versa. This is when fish are more active and likely to bite[3].
Hot spots include the beaches around Olympia and the Budd Inlet area, where you can find moving water and early morning outgoing tides that are favorable for catching sea-run Cutthroat and other species. Another good spot is the South Puget Sound beaches, where you can find fish feeding on chum fry close to the bank[1].
Remember to slow down your retrieves and focus on your winter fly patterns, as the fish tend to be more sluggish in the colder months. Enjoy your day on the water