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Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report - May 7, 2025
Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-dock Puget Sound fishing report for this fine Wednesday.
We're looking at a banner day with temps warming up nicely as we head into mid-spring. The big news everyone's buzzing about is the projected 2025 pink salmon run - WDFW's calling for 7.76 million fish, one of the largest runs on record! While they ain't in yet, that's mighty promising for the coming months[3].
Today's lingcod season is in full swing across Puget Sound (Marine Areas 5-13, except Area 12 which remains closed). Remember your regs - one ling per angler, 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. If you're spearfishing, that doesn't open until May 21[2].
Water conditions are favorable across most of our local rivers. The Snoqualmie's running at a good fishing flow, as are the Skagit and Sauk. Check your favorite river's current levels before heading out[4].
For you bottomfish hunters, all coastal areas (Marine Areas 1-4) are open through October 18 for lingcod, rockfish and other tasty denizens of the deep. Don't forget those depth restrictions though - no fishing deeper than 120 feet in Puget Sound, and barbless hooks required for all species except when using forage fish gear[2].
Shellfish harvesters should grab that 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart from WDFW - it's got all the Puget Sound area tides with favorable harvest results[2].
Hot spots this week: Port Angeles West Ramp in Area 6 has been productive with anglers reporting decent catches. The Port of Friday Harbor Marina in the San Juans is also showing promise. WDFW samplers were out interviewing anglers at these locations, so the bite must be decent[1].
Gear recommendation: For lingcod, I'm hearing good reports on large white or glow-in-the-dark jigs worked slowly near structure. The jetty fishing near Westport and Ocean Shores has been heating up too - those spots are perfect for folks without boats[2].
Recreational samplers are out collecting data throughout Puget Sound on a random schedule, so don't be surprised if you get asked about your catch. Remember, their data helps us all understand what's happening in our waters[1].
That's your report for today, May 7th. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and stay dry out there! Don't forget your gear before you leave the dock, and I'll catch ya on tomorrow's report.
Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-dock Puget Sound fishing report for this fine Wednesday.
We're looking at a banner day with temps warming up nicely as we head into mid-spring. The big news everyone's buzzing about is the projected 2025 pink salmon run - WDFW's calling for 7.76 million fish, one of the largest runs on record! While they ain't in yet, that's mighty promising for the coming months[3].
Today's lingcod season is in full swing across Puget Sound (Marine Areas 5-13, except Area 12 which remains closed). Remember your regs - one ling per angler, 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. If you're spearfishing, that doesn't open until May 21[2].
Water conditions are favorable across most of our local rivers. The Snoqualmie's running at a good fishing flow, as are the Skagit and Sauk. Check your favorite river's current levels before heading out[4].
For you bottomfish hunters, all coastal areas (Marine Areas 1-4) are open through October 18 for lingcod, rockfish and other tasty denizens of the deep. Don't forget those depth restrictions though - no fishing deeper than 120 feet in Puget Sound, and barbless hooks required for all species except when using forage fish gear[2].
Shellfish harvesters should grab that 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart from WDFW - it's got all the Puget Sound area tides with favorable harvest results[2].
Hot spots this week: Port Angeles West Ramp in Area 6 has been productive with anglers reporting decent catches. The Port of Friday Harbor Marina in the San Juans is also showing promise. WDFW samplers were out interviewing anglers at these locations, so the bite must be decent[1].
Gear recommendation: For lingcod, I'm hearing good reports on large white or glow-in-the-dark jigs worked slowly near structure. The jetty fishing near Westport and Ocean Shores has been heating up too - those spots are perfect for folks without boats[2].
Recreational samplers are out collecting data throughout Puget Sound on a random schedule, so don't be surprised if you get asked about your catch. Remember, their data helps us all understand what's happening in our waters[1].
That's your report for today, May 7th. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and stay dry out there! Don't forget your gear before you leave the dock, and I'll catch ya on tomorrow's report.
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By Quiet. PleaseArtificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report - May 7, 2025
Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-dock Puget Sound fishing report for this fine Wednesday.
We're looking at a banner day with temps warming up nicely as we head into mid-spring. The big news everyone's buzzing about is the projected 2025 pink salmon run - WDFW's calling for 7.76 million fish, one of the largest runs on record! While they ain't in yet, that's mighty promising for the coming months[3].
Today's lingcod season is in full swing across Puget Sound (Marine Areas 5-13, except Area 12 which remains closed). Remember your regs - one ling per angler, 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. If you're spearfishing, that doesn't open until May 21[2].
Water conditions are favorable across most of our local rivers. The Snoqualmie's running at a good fishing flow, as are the Skagit and Sauk. Check your favorite river's current levels before heading out[4].
For you bottomfish hunters, all coastal areas (Marine Areas 1-4) are open through October 18 for lingcod, rockfish and other tasty denizens of the deep. Don't forget those depth restrictions though - no fishing deeper than 120 feet in Puget Sound, and barbless hooks required for all species except when using forage fish gear[2].
Shellfish harvesters should grab that 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart from WDFW - it's got all the Puget Sound area tides with favorable harvest results[2].
Hot spots this week: Port Angeles West Ramp in Area 6 has been productive with anglers reporting decent catches. The Port of Friday Harbor Marina in the San Juans is also showing promise. WDFW samplers were out interviewing anglers at these locations, so the bite must be decent[1].
Gear recommendation: For lingcod, I'm hearing good reports on large white or glow-in-the-dark jigs worked slowly near structure. The jetty fishing near Westport and Ocean Shores has been heating up too - those spots are perfect for folks without boats[2].
Recreational samplers are out collecting data throughout Puget Sound on a random schedule, so don't be surprised if you get asked about your catch. Remember, their data helps us all understand what's happening in our waters[1].
That's your report for today, May 7th. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and stay dry out there! Don't forget your gear before you leave the dock, and I'll catch ya on tomorrow's report.
Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-dock Puget Sound fishing report for this fine Wednesday.
We're looking at a banner day with temps warming up nicely as we head into mid-spring. The big news everyone's buzzing about is the projected 2025 pink salmon run - WDFW's calling for 7.76 million fish, one of the largest runs on record! While they ain't in yet, that's mighty promising for the coming months[3].
Today's lingcod season is in full swing across Puget Sound (Marine Areas 5-13, except Area 12 which remains closed). Remember your regs - one ling per angler, 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. If you're spearfishing, that doesn't open until May 21[2].
Water conditions are favorable across most of our local rivers. The Snoqualmie's running at a good fishing flow, as are the Skagit and Sauk. Check your favorite river's current levels before heading out[4].
For you bottomfish hunters, all coastal areas (Marine Areas 1-4) are open through October 18 for lingcod, rockfish and other tasty denizens of the deep. Don't forget those depth restrictions though - no fishing deeper than 120 feet in Puget Sound, and barbless hooks required for all species except when using forage fish gear[2].
Shellfish harvesters should grab that 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart from WDFW - it's got all the Puget Sound area tides with favorable harvest results[2].
Hot spots this week: Port Angeles West Ramp in Area 6 has been productive with anglers reporting decent catches. The Port of Friday Harbor Marina in the San Juans is also showing promise. WDFW samplers were out interviewing anglers at these locations, so the bite must be decent[1].
Gear recommendation: For lingcod, I'm hearing good reports on large white or glow-in-the-dark jigs worked slowly near structure. The jetty fishing near Westport and Ocean Shores has been heating up too - those spots are perfect for folks without boats[2].
Recreational samplers are out collecting data throughout Puget Sound on a random schedule, so don't be surprised if you get asked about your catch. Remember, their data helps us all understand what's happening in our waters[1].
That's your report for today, May 7th. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and stay dry out there! Don't forget your gear before you leave the dock, and I'll catch ya on tomorrow's report.