Morning, folks—Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

We’re looking at a steady fall pattern settling in around the Sound. The sun rose this morning at 6:57 AM, and sunset comes early now at 4:48 PM. Marine Weather Service says expect temps in the high 40s, a grey ceiling, and a bit of a southwesterly wind at 10–15 knots, with scattered rain showers moving in by late morning. Dress for damp, blustery weather. Those clouds will keep things dim, which can work in our favor for some species.

Tides are favorable for much of the day. According to Fishingreminder, we’ll see a high tide at 6:49 AM (11.19 ft), dropping to a 5.81 ft low just after noon, and back up to a strong 11.02 ft high at 5:32 PM. The evening tide swings and minor solunar peak should get predatory species moving. This week, the moon’s in a waxing crescent, so there’s still some night activity, but daylight hours will produce too—especially between tides.

Let’s get into the fish:

**Salmon**: Coho and late chum are still making their way through the Sound, especially centering on rivers like the Puyallup and Nisqually. Tengu Charters notes anglers are seeing action using the classic Puget Sound salmon set-ups: cut-plug herring on a mooching rig or trolling small 3"–4" spoons (try Coho Killers or Ace-Hi Fly) behind a dodger. For bank anglers or those hitting local piers at dawn, tossing pink or chartreuse buzz bombs and spinners (like a Blue Fox Vibrax #4–5) produces fish.

Coho fishing is still yielding decent numbers, with a mix of keepers and wilds to release. Most catches have been in the 4–8 lb range, with a few 10-pounders showing up, especially near Edmonds and Point No Point. Lingcod has slowed but you can still find some on the reefs and structure—drop a live sand dab or large curlytail grub on a 3–6 oz jighead.

**Steelhead**: Gone Fishing Northwest reports a few early winter steelhead showing up near river mouths. Side-drifting cured roe or drifting a Corkie-and-yarn rig with shrimp is your best bet now.

**Bottomfish and Bycatch**: Ratfish pop up regularly this time of year, especially in the deeper water near Friday Harbor, while the usual flounder and smaller rockfish are on offer for those poking around muddy bays and near-shore reefs. Three-hook drop shot rigs tipped with bits of squid or shrimp will land you a mixed bag off piers.

**Crabbing**: The season’s drawing down, but pots set out near Port Orchard or Possession Bar, baited with salmon heads or chicken, are still producing decent numbers of Dungeness.

**Shellfishing**: If you’re considering heading for the coast, WDFW has authorized razor clam digs at Twin Harbors, Long Beach, and Copalis, with the lowest tides of the season ongoing this week. Remember to check toxin updates before eating your catch.

**Hot Spots Today**:
- **Point No Point**: Coho and chum staging off the lighthouse—anchored boats and casting from shore both seeing action.
- **Edmonds Pier**: Consistent catches of coho in the morning; mooching herring or tossing spoons works well.
- **Tacoma Narrows**: The current and changing tides make this a solid bet for late-season lingcod and the odd salmon passing through.

Best lures today: Coho Killers in green/glow, chartreuse Buzz Bombs, pink Rotators and herring for mooching. Bait: cured salmon roe for steelhead, herring for salmon, squid for bottomfish.

Be mindful—Puget Sound Partnership still notes Chinook runs remain below recovery targets, so play by the rules and let wild fish go.

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