Good morning, Puget Sound anglers. It’s Monday, November 24th, and the water’s running cold but the fish are biting. The tide’s just turned low at 12:40 am, and the next high tide is coming in at 8:20 am, hitting 11.48 feet. The low at 1:52 pm will be 8.14 feet, and the evening high at 5:53 pm will peak at 9.28 feet. With the tide swinging, it’s prime time to hit the flats and channels where the current’s moving.
Weather’s got a bit of patchy rain, clouds overhead, and the temp’s holding steady at 49°F. Wind’s light at 9 mph, and the water’s a chilly 53°F. Sun rose at 7:25 am, and it’ll set at 4:27 pm, so you’ve got a short window to make the most of daylight.
Fishing’s been solid lately. The Center for Whale Research spotted all three orca pods—J, K, and L—in Puget Sound, which is a good sign for salmon activity. Coho and pink salmon are still showing up, especially near Port Angeles and Sekiu. Anglers are reporting decent catches using herring and cured roe, but the hot lure right now is a green and silver flasher with a hoochie. For those chasing perch, Gone Fishing Northwest says bobber and bait above the weeds is the way to go, with small jigs and worms pulling in the most.
If you’re after Dungeness crab, the season’s open, and the best bait’s fresh chicken necks or fish heads. Crab pots are pulling in good numbers, especially in the deeper channels.
For hot spots, try the area around Langley on Saratoga Passage. The public dock there’s easy access, and the gray whales are feeding close to shore, which means baitfish are thick. Another solid spot is La Conner on the Swinomish Channel. The tide’s strong there, and the mix of salt and fresh water brings in a variety of species. Both towns have local shops with fresh bait and gear if you need a top-up.
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