This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the Puget Sound Fishing Report for Saturday, November 15th, 2025.

We’ve got another classic November morning in Western Washington—overcast skies, steady rainfall throughout the day, and a gusty south wind picking up, with 15–25 knot gusts predicted for the afternoon, according to NOAA’s Marine Zone Forecast. Mariners, keep that Small Craft Advisory in mind if heading out before tonight; expect waves around two feet and a blanket of rain all day.

Sunrise came at 7:29 a.m., and sunset will hit at 6:19 p.m., so plan your trips with daylight in mind. The tides are moving: we had an early low at 6:24 a.m. (0.5 ft), a big high at 2:27 p.m. (11.1 ft), and another low at 8:39 p.m. (5.6 ft) for Seattle—pretty representative for all of central Puget Sound. Major feeding windows by the solunar tables show best activity early, between 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and then again this evening between 7:24 and 9:24 p.m. Fish smart around those tides and moon phases.

Now, let’s get into the bite. According to daily Spreaker updates and local club chatter, the **blackmouth** chinook bite is reliable, with plenty of keepers in the 5–9 lb range caught around Possession Bar and Point No Point. Coho are still zipping by in decent numbers—that rainy weather has pushed some late silvers up into the rivers, while the saltwater pods continue to bite aggressively in outer areas like Edmonds and Mukilteo. There’s also news of **chum salmon** staging off Lincoln Park and Southworth—try some fresh cut-plug herring for a slimy surprise.

Rockfish and lingcod are largely closed, but a few leftovers might be landed if targeting deep structure—just double-check regs before dropping those jigs.

Bait choices: this week, local guides report best results with **trolling herring (whole or cut-plug)** at 60–120 feet. Artificial lures like **white or chartreuse hoochies** behind dodgers, and classic green label spoons, continue to put fish in the box. Don’t skip the **Ace High Flies** either, especially paired with herring strips for that added scent.

Coho remain aggressive toward hardware; toss **BuzzBombs** from shore in Elliott Bay and Alki Point, or **Dick Nite spoons** if hopping into the rivers and tribs. For boaters, wire out a double hoochie or anchovy rig off downriggers.

Crabbing’s still going if you’re ineligible waters, but check regs before dropping pots—the bite was solid out near Quartermaster Harbor last week.

Hot spots today:
- **Possession Bar:** blackmouth and late coho running strong
- **Edmonds Oil Docks:** shore fishers seeing consistent coho with BuzzBombs
- **Point No Point:** great trolling between tide shifts

A quirky recent note: with the extra salmon rolling in, Orca Network and local news outlets have seen “salmon hats” returning on local orcas—a sure sign the food web’s thriving.

Keep an eye on those heavy rain advisories from Fox13 Seattle. Urban flooding and runoff can color up nearshore water, making scent and bright presentations key.

Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more daily angling updates, and if you’re heading out, bring extra rain gear and double-check those licenses and safety flags. Good luck on the Sound!

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