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Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Ideal Conditions for Chinook, Coho, and Chum Salmon
Good morning, anglers! Today is shaping up to be a fantastic day on Puget Sound, so grab your gear and hit the water! Here’s your fishing update for April 12, 2025.
The weather is pleasant, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 48°F this morning to a high of 58°F later in the day. Winds are light, around 5–10 knots, making for calm waters. Sunrise was at 6:30 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:50 p.m., which gives you plenty of daylight to reel in the big ones.
Tides today are cooperative for fishing. Low tide hits at 4:32 p.m. (-0.70 ft), and the high tide will follow this evening at 12:55 a.m. tomorrow (10.30 ft). This tidal swing should boost fish activity, particularly during the transition periods.
Fishing reports around the Sound show great results lately, especially for Chinook salmon, also known as Blackmouth. Anglers have reported lots of action in Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island), with daily limits being reached by many. Resident Coho and Chum salmon are also making appearances across the central and southern Sound.
For lures, the crowd-favorites include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons and Gold Star 3.5 Octopus Squid, which have consistently produced results. These lures work well when trolled behind flashers at varying depths. Anglers targeting Blackmouth are also having success with Brad’s Cut Plugs stuffed with tuna or herring. For those jigging, Puget Pounder Jigs in vibrant colors are delivering strikes, especially in the Tacoma area.
Natural baits are another great option, with Red Label herring and anchovies rigged to spin proving irresistible to salmon. Adding glow or UV tape to your setup can improve performance in deeper waters or during early morning conditions.
Hot spots for today include Dolphin Point, off Vashon Island, and Point No Point in Kitsap County. Both areas have seen consistent Chinook catches over the past week. Additionally, kayakers and small boaters are finding success near Gig Harbor, especially when trolling mid-depths.
With the fish biting and conditions aligning, it’s a day not to miss. Tight lines and happy fishing!
The weather is pleasant, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 48°F this morning to a high of 58°F later in the day. Winds are light, around 5–10 knots, making for calm waters. Sunrise was at 6:30 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:50 p.m., which gives you plenty of daylight to reel in the big ones.
Tides today are cooperative for fishing. Low tide hits at 4:32 p.m. (-0.70 ft), and the high tide will follow this evening at 12:55 a.m. tomorrow (10.30 ft). This tidal swing should boost fish activity, particularly during the transition periods.
Fishing reports around the Sound show great results lately, especially for Chinook salmon, also known as Blackmouth. Anglers have reported lots of action in Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island), with daily limits being reached by many. Resident Coho and Chum salmon are also making appearances across the central and southern Sound.
For lures, the crowd-favorites include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons and Gold Star 3.5 Octopus Squid, which have consistently produced results. These lures work well when trolled behind flashers at varying depths. Anglers targeting Blackmouth are also having success with Brad’s Cut Plugs stuffed with tuna or herring. For those jigging, Puget Pounder Jigs in vibrant colors are delivering strikes, especially in the Tacoma area.
Natural baits are another great option, with Red Label herring and anchovies rigged to spin proving irresistible to salmon. Adding glow or UV tape to your setup can improve performance in deeper waters or during early morning conditions.
Hot spots for today include Dolphin Point, off Vashon Island, and Point No Point in Kitsap County. Both areas have seen consistent Chinook catches over the past week. Additionally, kayakers and small boaters are finding success near Gig Harbor, especially when trolling mid-depths.
With the fish biting and conditions aligning, it’s a day not to miss. Tight lines and happy fishing!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Today is shaping up to be a fantastic day on Puget Sound, so grab your gear and hit the water! Here’s your fishing update for April 12, 2025.
The weather is pleasant, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 48°F this morning to a high of 58°F later in the day. Winds are light, around 5–10 knots, making for calm waters. Sunrise was at 6:30 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:50 p.m., which gives you plenty of daylight to reel in the big ones.
Tides today are cooperative for fishing. Low tide hits at 4:32 p.m. (-0.70 ft), and the high tide will follow this evening at 12:55 a.m. tomorrow (10.30 ft). This tidal swing should boost fish activity, particularly during the transition periods.
Fishing reports around the Sound show great results lately, especially for Chinook salmon, also known as Blackmouth. Anglers have reported lots of action in Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island), with daily limits being reached by many. Resident Coho and Chum salmon are also making appearances across the central and southern Sound.
For lures, the crowd-favorites include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons and Gold Star 3.5 Octopus Squid, which have consistently produced results. These lures work well when trolled behind flashers at varying depths. Anglers targeting Blackmouth are also having success with Brad’s Cut Plugs stuffed with tuna or herring. For those jigging, Puget Pounder Jigs in vibrant colors are delivering strikes, especially in the Tacoma area.
Natural baits are another great option, with Red Label herring and anchovies rigged to spin proving irresistible to salmon. Adding glow or UV tape to your setup can improve performance in deeper waters or during early morning conditions.
Hot spots for today include Dolphin Point, off Vashon Island, and Point No Point in Kitsap County. Both areas have seen consistent Chinook catches over the past week. Additionally, kayakers and small boaters are finding success near Gig Harbor, especially when trolling mid-depths.
With the fish biting and conditions aligning, it’s a day not to miss. Tight lines and happy fishing!
The weather is pleasant, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 48°F this morning to a high of 58°F later in the day. Winds are light, around 5–10 knots, making for calm waters. Sunrise was at 6:30 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:50 p.m., which gives you plenty of daylight to reel in the big ones.
Tides today are cooperative for fishing. Low tide hits at 4:32 p.m. (-0.70 ft), and the high tide will follow this evening at 12:55 a.m. tomorrow (10.30 ft). This tidal swing should boost fish activity, particularly during the transition periods.
Fishing reports around the Sound show great results lately, especially for Chinook salmon, also known as Blackmouth. Anglers have reported lots of action in Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island), with daily limits being reached by many. Resident Coho and Chum salmon are also making appearances across the central and southern Sound.
For lures, the crowd-favorites include Silver Horde Kingfisher Spoons and Gold Star 3.5 Octopus Squid, which have consistently produced results. These lures work well when trolled behind flashers at varying depths. Anglers targeting Blackmouth are also having success with Brad’s Cut Plugs stuffed with tuna or herring. For those jigging, Puget Pounder Jigs in vibrant colors are delivering strikes, especially in the Tacoma area.
Natural baits are another great option, with Red Label herring and anchovies rigged to spin proving irresistible to salmon. Adding glow or UV tape to your setup can improve performance in deeper waters or during early morning conditions.
Hot spots for today include Dolphin Point, off Vashon Island, and Point No Point in Kitsap County. Both areas have seen consistent Chinook catches over the past week. Additionally, kayakers and small boaters are finding success near Gig Harbor, especially when trolling mid-depths.
With the fish biting and conditions aligning, it’s a day not to miss. Tight lines and happy fishing!