Puget Sound anglers woke up to a cool, partly cloudy morning today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s by midday and light winds out of the northwest. Sunrise hit at 5:12 a.m. and sunset will fall around 9:06 p.m., giving us long daylight hours perfect for chasing the bite across the Sound.

Today’s tidal chart features a strong morning ebb, with low tide at about 8:15 a.m. and a healthy afternoon flood rolling in around 2:45 p.m. These big swings are stirring up bait and making for active fish, especially around structure and points.

Reports from the Avid Angler and Emerald Water Anglers suggest sea-run cutthroat action remains steady in the south Sound, with lots of anglers hooking into fish feeding on lingering chum fry and schools of sand lance. Some resident coho have started making appearances, with catches increasing around beaches that see good bait movement, particularly near low tide slack. Herring and shiner perch are also on the menu for these opportunistic cutthroat.

The Edmonds area in north Sound saw some excellent king salmon action over the last few days, with several big Chinook hitting the deck on deep-trolled herring and flashy spoons. Boat anglers working Possession Bar are reporting steady bites on Chinook, with a few nice lingcod taken on large swimbaits or live bait. Bait remains plentiful, so match the hatch when you can—try herring, sand lance, or even chum fry imitations.

Hot spots to try today include Possession Point, which is famous for drawing in salmon thanks to the intersection of major saltwater migration routes. Further south, the Tacoma Narrows remains a classic for both salmon and big lingcod, especially as tidal currents force baitfish—and their predators—into concentrated areas. If you want to stay closer to town, Elliott Bay provides access to mixed-fishery action, especially on days when tides align with early or late daylight.

On the artificial side, now’s the time to throw small sand lance patterns, herring imitations, and classic surface flies for sea-run cutthroat. Spinners, spoons, and needlefish jigs are great for salmon on the troll. If you prefer live or cut bait, fresh herring or anchovy is taking the lion’s share of Chinook, while sand shrimp and squid strips tempt bottom dwellers.

Keep an eye out for upcoming rule or season changes, especially with the summer crabbing season set to open soon and selective gear restrictions in some rivers and nearshore areas. For now, bait and lure shops are well stocked, and the action is heating up.

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