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Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Sea-Run Cutthroat, Coho, and Early Steelhead
For December 26, 2024, fishing in the Puget Sound is looking promising, especially for those targeting sea-run cutthroat, coho, and early winter steelhead.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tidal conditions in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: High tide at 4:04 AM with 12.15 feet, low tide at 8:24 AM with 8.64 feet, high tide at 1:25 PM with 13.93 feet, and low tide at 9:04 PM with 0.32 feet[2]. The sunrise is at 7:56 AM, and sunset is at 4:28 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing has been improving for sea-run cutthroat, particularly with the approaching chum fry migration. You can expect to catch some quality fish, although the numbers might be lower than in the peak summer months. For coho and resident coho, the fishing is decent, with anglers needing to slow down their retrieves and focus on krill and euphausiid patterns[1][5].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho, baitfish patterns like a Foul Free Herring or a Mini Deceiver can be useful if you see fish working on bait[1][5].
### Hot Spots
Deception Pass is a great spot for salmon, especially if you're looking for a high concentration of fish in a small area. The north Whidbey Island beaches are excellent for catching stunning sea-run cutthroat and bull trout. Another hotspot is Possession Point on the southern tip of Whidbey Island, known for its access to Possession Bar and the intersection of several migration routes, making it a prime location for salmon[3].
### Recent Catches
Yesterday, anglers reported catching some quality sea-run cutthroat and coho. The cutthroat were primarily caught using sculpin and krill patterns, while coho were taken on slow-retrieved krill and euphausiid patterns. There were also reports of early-returning hatchery steelhead in rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish, though the peak of the wild steelhead run is expected in January and February[5].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially during the early morning outgoing tides when fish are most active. Keep moving and covering water to find the best action.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tidal conditions in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: High tide at 4:04 AM with 12.15 feet, low tide at 8:24 AM with 8.64 feet, high tide at 1:25 PM with 13.93 feet, and low tide at 9:04 PM with 0.32 feet[2]. The sunrise is at 7:56 AM, and sunset is at 4:28 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing has been improving for sea-run cutthroat, particularly with the approaching chum fry migration. You can expect to catch some quality fish, although the numbers might be lower than in the peak summer months. For coho and resident coho, the fishing is decent, with anglers needing to slow down their retrieves and focus on krill and euphausiid patterns[1][5].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho, baitfish patterns like a Foul Free Herring or a Mini Deceiver can be useful if you see fish working on bait[1][5].
### Hot Spots
Deception Pass is a great spot for salmon, especially if you're looking for a high concentration of fish in a small area. The north Whidbey Island beaches are excellent for catching stunning sea-run cutthroat and bull trout. Another hotspot is Possession Point on the southern tip of Whidbey Island, known for its access to Possession Bar and the intersection of several migration routes, making it a prime location for salmon[3].
### Recent Catches
Yesterday, anglers reported catching some quality sea-run cutthroat and coho. The cutthroat were primarily caught using sculpin and krill patterns, while coho were taken on slow-retrieved krill and euphausiid patterns. There were also reports of early-returning hatchery steelhead in rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish, though the peak of the wild steelhead run is expected in January and February[5].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially during the early morning outgoing tides when fish are most active. Keep moving and covering water to find the best action.
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By Quiet. PleaseFor December 26, 2024, fishing in the Puget Sound is looking promising, especially for those targeting sea-run cutthroat, coho, and early winter steelhead.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tidal conditions in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: High tide at 4:04 AM with 12.15 feet, low tide at 8:24 AM with 8.64 feet, high tide at 1:25 PM with 13.93 feet, and low tide at 9:04 PM with 0.32 feet[2]. The sunrise is at 7:56 AM, and sunset is at 4:28 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing has been improving for sea-run cutthroat, particularly with the approaching chum fry migration. You can expect to catch some quality fish, although the numbers might be lower than in the peak summer months. For coho and resident coho, the fishing is decent, with anglers needing to slow down their retrieves and focus on krill and euphausiid patterns[1][5].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho, baitfish patterns like a Foul Free Herring or a Mini Deceiver can be useful if you see fish working on bait[1][5].
### Hot Spots
Deception Pass is a great spot for salmon, especially if you're looking for a high concentration of fish in a small area. The north Whidbey Island beaches are excellent for catching stunning sea-run cutthroat and bull trout. Another hotspot is Possession Point on the southern tip of Whidbey Island, known for its access to Possession Bar and the intersection of several migration routes, making it a prime location for salmon[3].
### Recent Catches
Yesterday, anglers reported catching some quality sea-run cutthroat and coho. The cutthroat were primarily caught using sculpin and krill patterns, while coho were taken on slow-retrieved krill and euphausiid patterns. There were also reports of early-returning hatchery steelhead in rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish, though the peak of the wild steelhead run is expected in January and February[5].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially during the early morning outgoing tides when fish are most active. Keep moving and covering water to find the best action.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tidal conditions in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: High tide at 4:04 AM with 12.15 feet, low tide at 8:24 AM with 8.64 feet, high tide at 1:25 PM with 13.93 feet, and low tide at 9:04 PM with 0.32 feet[2]. The sunrise is at 7:56 AM, and sunset is at 4:28 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing has been improving for sea-run cutthroat, particularly with the approaching chum fry migration. You can expect to catch some quality fish, although the numbers might be lower than in the peak summer months. For coho and resident coho, the fishing is decent, with anglers needing to slow down their retrieves and focus on krill and euphausiid patterns[1][5].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns that mimic small crustaceans like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho, baitfish patterns like a Foul Free Herring or a Mini Deceiver can be useful if you see fish working on bait[1][5].
### Hot Spots
Deception Pass is a great spot for salmon, especially if you're looking for a high concentration of fish in a small area. The north Whidbey Island beaches are excellent for catching stunning sea-run cutthroat and bull trout. Another hotspot is Possession Point on the southern tip of Whidbey Island, known for its access to Possession Bar and the intersection of several migration routes, making it a prime location for salmon[3].
### Recent Catches
Yesterday, anglers reported catching some quality sea-run cutthroat and coho. The cutthroat were primarily caught using sculpin and krill patterns, while coho were taken on slow-retrieved krill and euphausiid patterns. There were also reports of early-returning hatchery steelhead in rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish, though the peak of the wild steelhead run is expected in January and February[5].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially during the early morning outgoing tides when fish are most active. Keep moving and covering water to find the best action.