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Puget Sound Chinook Fishing Report: Hotspots, Lures, and Tidal Patterns for a Productive Day on the Water
Good morning, anglers! Today is Friday, April 11, 2025, and it's shaping up to be a fine day for fishing in Puget Sound, Washington. Let’s dive into the latest conditions, fish activity, and hotspots to help you make the most of your day on the water.
The sunrise today was at 6:37 AM, and sunset will be at 7:53 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to reel in a good catch. The tide is moderate, with high tide peaking early at 4:20 AM at 13.27 feet, followed by a low tide around 10:00 AM at 7.64 feet. The second high tide is scheduled for 2:47 PM at 11.79 feet, and it will dip again later in the evening. These tidal movements will significantly influence fish activity, so plan accordingly.
Weather-wise, the skies are expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to mid-60s. Winds are light, making for smooth waters and ideal trolling conditions.
Fishing reports from Marine Areas 10 and 11 indicate an exciting Blackmouth (Chinook salmon) season. Recent activity shows decent numbers of keeper Chinook being caught, especially in places like Jeff Head and Kingston in Marine Area 10 and Point Defiance and Dalco Point in Marine Area 11. Most catches have been in the range of 22 inches or longer, with anglers reporting success while fishing deep, close to the bottom. Focus on staying within 10 feet of the seabed in 90-200 feet of water. Resident Blackmouth are feeding heavily on herring and candlefish, so mimic these baitfish for the best results.
For lures, top producers include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons (3.5 and 4.0 sizes) and Gold Star Yamashita #35 Octopus Squid in color patterns like Green Splatter Back and Purple Haze. Tomic Plugs and Puget Pounder Jigs are also excellent choices, particularly for anglers who prefer vertical jigging. If you want to use bait, whole or cut-plug herring trolled behind a flasher is a proven method—consider matching the size of your bait to the local hatch. Smaller orange or red label herring are working well this spring.
The key hotspots for today:
1. **Jeff Head** in Marine Area 10: Fish the south side on an outgoing tide or the north side near President’s Point with incoming water.
2. **Point Defiance** in Marine Area 11: Target the Slag Pile and Clay Banks during outgoing tides, or head to Dalco Point during flood tides.
Don’t forget that all wild Chinook and Chum salmon must be released. Stay updated on emergency rule changes as quotas are monitored closely in these areas.
Make the most of these spring conditions—tight lines and safe fishing!
The sunrise today was at 6:37 AM, and sunset will be at 7:53 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to reel in a good catch. The tide is moderate, with high tide peaking early at 4:20 AM at 13.27 feet, followed by a low tide around 10:00 AM at 7.64 feet. The second high tide is scheduled for 2:47 PM at 11.79 feet, and it will dip again later in the evening. These tidal movements will significantly influence fish activity, so plan accordingly.
Weather-wise, the skies are expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to mid-60s. Winds are light, making for smooth waters and ideal trolling conditions.
Fishing reports from Marine Areas 10 and 11 indicate an exciting Blackmouth (Chinook salmon) season. Recent activity shows decent numbers of keeper Chinook being caught, especially in places like Jeff Head and Kingston in Marine Area 10 and Point Defiance and Dalco Point in Marine Area 11. Most catches have been in the range of 22 inches or longer, with anglers reporting success while fishing deep, close to the bottom. Focus on staying within 10 feet of the seabed in 90-200 feet of water. Resident Blackmouth are feeding heavily on herring and candlefish, so mimic these baitfish for the best results.
For lures, top producers include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons (3.5 and 4.0 sizes) and Gold Star Yamashita #35 Octopus Squid in color patterns like Green Splatter Back and Purple Haze. Tomic Plugs and Puget Pounder Jigs are also excellent choices, particularly for anglers who prefer vertical jigging. If you want to use bait, whole or cut-plug herring trolled behind a flasher is a proven method—consider matching the size of your bait to the local hatch. Smaller orange or red label herring are working well this spring.
The key hotspots for today:
1. **Jeff Head** in Marine Area 10: Fish the south side on an outgoing tide or the north side near President’s Point with incoming water.
2. **Point Defiance** in Marine Area 11: Target the Slag Pile and Clay Banks during outgoing tides, or head to Dalco Point during flood tides.
Don’t forget that all wild Chinook and Chum salmon must be released. Stay updated on emergency rule changes as quotas are monitored closely in these areas.
Make the most of these spring conditions—tight lines and safe fishing!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Today is Friday, April 11, 2025, and it's shaping up to be a fine day for fishing in Puget Sound, Washington. Let’s dive into the latest conditions, fish activity, and hotspots to help you make the most of your day on the water.
The sunrise today was at 6:37 AM, and sunset will be at 7:53 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to reel in a good catch. The tide is moderate, with high tide peaking early at 4:20 AM at 13.27 feet, followed by a low tide around 10:00 AM at 7.64 feet. The second high tide is scheduled for 2:47 PM at 11.79 feet, and it will dip again later in the evening. These tidal movements will significantly influence fish activity, so plan accordingly.
Weather-wise, the skies are expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to mid-60s. Winds are light, making for smooth waters and ideal trolling conditions.
Fishing reports from Marine Areas 10 and 11 indicate an exciting Blackmouth (Chinook salmon) season. Recent activity shows decent numbers of keeper Chinook being caught, especially in places like Jeff Head and Kingston in Marine Area 10 and Point Defiance and Dalco Point in Marine Area 11. Most catches have been in the range of 22 inches or longer, with anglers reporting success while fishing deep, close to the bottom. Focus on staying within 10 feet of the seabed in 90-200 feet of water. Resident Blackmouth are feeding heavily on herring and candlefish, so mimic these baitfish for the best results.
For lures, top producers include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons (3.5 and 4.0 sizes) and Gold Star Yamashita #35 Octopus Squid in color patterns like Green Splatter Back and Purple Haze. Tomic Plugs and Puget Pounder Jigs are also excellent choices, particularly for anglers who prefer vertical jigging. If you want to use bait, whole or cut-plug herring trolled behind a flasher is a proven method—consider matching the size of your bait to the local hatch. Smaller orange or red label herring are working well this spring.
The key hotspots for today:
1. **Jeff Head** in Marine Area 10: Fish the south side on an outgoing tide or the north side near President’s Point with incoming water.
2. **Point Defiance** in Marine Area 11: Target the Slag Pile and Clay Banks during outgoing tides, or head to Dalco Point during flood tides.
Don’t forget that all wild Chinook and Chum salmon must be released. Stay updated on emergency rule changes as quotas are monitored closely in these areas.
Make the most of these spring conditions—tight lines and safe fishing!
The sunrise today was at 6:37 AM, and sunset will be at 7:53 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to reel in a good catch. The tide is moderate, with high tide peaking early at 4:20 AM at 13.27 feet, followed by a low tide around 10:00 AM at 7.64 feet. The second high tide is scheduled for 2:47 PM at 11.79 feet, and it will dip again later in the evening. These tidal movements will significantly influence fish activity, so plan accordingly.
Weather-wise, the skies are expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to mid-60s. Winds are light, making for smooth waters and ideal trolling conditions.
Fishing reports from Marine Areas 10 and 11 indicate an exciting Blackmouth (Chinook salmon) season. Recent activity shows decent numbers of keeper Chinook being caught, especially in places like Jeff Head and Kingston in Marine Area 10 and Point Defiance and Dalco Point in Marine Area 11. Most catches have been in the range of 22 inches or longer, with anglers reporting success while fishing deep, close to the bottom. Focus on staying within 10 feet of the seabed in 90-200 feet of water. Resident Blackmouth are feeding heavily on herring and candlefish, so mimic these baitfish for the best results.
For lures, top producers include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons (3.5 and 4.0 sizes) and Gold Star Yamashita #35 Octopus Squid in color patterns like Green Splatter Back and Purple Haze. Tomic Plugs and Puget Pounder Jigs are also excellent choices, particularly for anglers who prefer vertical jigging. If you want to use bait, whole or cut-plug herring trolled behind a flasher is a proven method—consider matching the size of your bait to the local hatch. Smaller orange or red label herring are working well this spring.
The key hotspots for today:
1. **Jeff Head** in Marine Area 10: Fish the south side on an outgoing tide or the north side near President’s Point with incoming water.
2. **Point Defiance** in Marine Area 11: Target the Slag Pile and Clay Banks during outgoing tides, or head to Dalco Point during flood tides.
Don’t forget that all wild Chinook and Chum salmon must be released. Stay updated on emergency rule changes as quotas are monitored closely in these areas.
Make the most of these spring conditions—tight lines and safe fishing!