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Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Tides, Salmon, Halibut, and Hot Spots for a Chilly Winter Day
Today, January 17, 2025, fishing in the Puget Sound is looking promising despite the chilly winter conditions. Here’s what you need to know:
### Tidal Report
Check the tide tables, as today's high tides are significant. For example, in Seattle, the high tide is predicted at around 7:23 AM with a height of 12.6 feet, and in Olympia, it's at 9:01 AM with a height of 16.0 feet[2][5].
### Weather
Expect overcast skies with a chance of light rain, typical for this time of year. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s to low 50s, so dress warmly.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:53 AM, and sunset will be at 4:34 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.
### Fish Activity
While the recent creel reports show minimal catches at some ramps, such as Gig Harbor and Luhr Beach in South Puget Sound, there are still good spots to try[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday's catches were sparse in some areas, but you can still target salmon, particularly around Deception Pass and the north Whidbey Island beaches. Halibut fishing is also open, with a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction[1][3].
### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, casting jigs or float fishing with herring is highly effective. Medium-weight rods with 15 lb test line are recommended. For halibut, use sturdy gear and consider baiting with squid or octopus[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Deception Pass**: Known for its high concentration of salmon in a small area.
- **Possession Point**: Located at the southern tip of Whidbey Island, this area is a hotspot due to its intersection with several migration routes, making it ideal for catching salmon and other species[4].
Be prepared for the cold and variable weather, and don't forget to use barbless hooks as required in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Good luck on the water
### Tidal Report
Check the tide tables, as today's high tides are significant. For example, in Seattle, the high tide is predicted at around 7:23 AM with a height of 12.6 feet, and in Olympia, it's at 9:01 AM with a height of 16.0 feet[2][5].
### Weather
Expect overcast skies with a chance of light rain, typical for this time of year. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s to low 50s, so dress warmly.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:53 AM, and sunset will be at 4:34 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.
### Fish Activity
While the recent creel reports show minimal catches at some ramps, such as Gig Harbor and Luhr Beach in South Puget Sound, there are still good spots to try[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday's catches were sparse in some areas, but you can still target salmon, particularly around Deception Pass and the north Whidbey Island beaches. Halibut fishing is also open, with a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction[1][3].
### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, casting jigs or float fishing with herring is highly effective. Medium-weight rods with 15 lb test line are recommended. For halibut, use sturdy gear and consider baiting with squid or octopus[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Deception Pass**: Known for its high concentration of salmon in a small area.
- **Possession Point**: Located at the southern tip of Whidbey Island, this area is a hotspot due to its intersection with several migration routes, making it ideal for catching salmon and other species[4].
Be prepared for the cold and variable weather, and don't forget to use barbless hooks as required in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Good luck on the water
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By Quiet. PleaseToday, January 17, 2025, fishing in the Puget Sound is looking promising despite the chilly winter conditions. Here’s what you need to know:
### Tidal Report
Check the tide tables, as today's high tides are significant. For example, in Seattle, the high tide is predicted at around 7:23 AM with a height of 12.6 feet, and in Olympia, it's at 9:01 AM with a height of 16.0 feet[2][5].
### Weather
Expect overcast skies with a chance of light rain, typical for this time of year. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s to low 50s, so dress warmly.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:53 AM, and sunset will be at 4:34 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.
### Fish Activity
While the recent creel reports show minimal catches at some ramps, such as Gig Harbor and Luhr Beach in South Puget Sound, there are still good spots to try[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday's catches were sparse in some areas, but you can still target salmon, particularly around Deception Pass and the north Whidbey Island beaches. Halibut fishing is also open, with a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction[1][3].
### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, casting jigs or float fishing with herring is highly effective. Medium-weight rods with 15 lb test line are recommended. For halibut, use sturdy gear and consider baiting with squid or octopus[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Deception Pass**: Known for its high concentration of salmon in a small area.
- **Possession Point**: Located at the southern tip of Whidbey Island, this area is a hotspot due to its intersection with several migration routes, making it ideal for catching salmon and other species[4].
Be prepared for the cold and variable weather, and don't forget to use barbless hooks as required in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Good luck on the water
### Tidal Report
Check the tide tables, as today's high tides are significant. For example, in Seattle, the high tide is predicted at around 7:23 AM with a height of 12.6 feet, and in Olympia, it's at 9:01 AM with a height of 16.0 feet[2][5].
### Weather
Expect overcast skies with a chance of light rain, typical for this time of year. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s to low 50s, so dress warmly.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:53 AM, and sunset will be at 4:34 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.
### Fish Activity
While the recent creel reports show minimal catches at some ramps, such as Gig Harbor and Luhr Beach in South Puget Sound, there are still good spots to try[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday's catches were sparse in some areas, but you can still target salmon, particularly around Deception Pass and the north Whidbey Island beaches. Halibut fishing is also open, with a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction[1][3].
### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, casting jigs or float fishing with herring is highly effective. Medium-weight rods with 15 lb test line are recommended. For halibut, use sturdy gear and consider baiting with squid or octopus[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Deception Pass**: Known for its high concentration of salmon in a small area.
- **Possession Point**: Located at the southern tip of Whidbey Island, this area is a hotspot due to its intersection with several migration routes, making it ideal for catching salmon and other species[4].
Be prepared for the cold and variable weather, and don't forget to use barbless hooks as required in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Good luck on the water