Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Saturday, June 14, 2025. We're off to a great start as the summer action continues to heat up across the Sound.

The tides today are running moderate, with a morning high followed by a good outgoing that should peak fish activity just as the sun climbs. Sunrise hit around 5:12 a.m. and sunset will be at 9:09 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to chase your favorites. The forecast is for partly sunny skies, highs near 69°F, and a mild west wind—excellent weather for both inshore and offshore pursuits.

Recent WDFW creel reports show robust catches of Chinook and coho salmon, with the 2025 forecasts promising a solid run, especially in the central and north Sound. According to Captain Experiences, local guides are seeing steady bites on both salmon and bottomfish like lingcod and halibut. Anglers in Elliott Bay and Tacoma Narrows are especially reporting strong salmon action, with Chinook showing in good numbers and some early coho mixing in.

For those targeting coho and sea-run cutthroat trout from the beaches, Avid Angler reports great success with baitfish patterns—think Herring or Sand Lance imitations in both natural and brighter colors. The key? Retrieve fast, and if you think you're stripping too quickly, strip even faster. These fish are feeding hard and hitting aggressively.

Boat anglers working deeper water are doing well with trolling setups: flashers paired with hoochies or spoons in green, blue, and silver. For bait, plug-cut herring fished behind a dodger remains the go-to, especially off Possession Bar and Point No Point. Lingcod are still hungry in rocky areas, hitting swimbaits and large jigs; halibut anglers are scoring on herring and octopus.

If you’re after prawns, remember shrimping is open in areas like Saratoga Passage and Deception Pass, so bring your pots and check the latest regulations on WDFW’s site.

Hotspots right now include:
- Possession Bar at the southern tip of Whidbey Island, where the Chinook bite is excellent and you’ll find plenty of action right on the migration route.
- Tacoma Narrows, producing quality salmon and solid bottomfish numbers, especially on the outgoing tide.

Remember, always keep an eye on current regulations, especially around retention and size limits. And if you’re heading out for shrimp or salmon, double-check for any emergency updates.

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