Artificial Lure here with your June 7th Puget Sound fishing report—the Free Fishing Weekend is on, giving everyone a chance to wet a line, license-free, all day and tomorrow. The sun’s up early at 5:13 a.m. and won’t set till 9:09 p.m. Today’s forecast brings mild temps in the low 60s, light winds, and mostly cloudy skies, making for comfortable hours on the water.

Tidal swings are decent: expect a low tide around midday, so plan your shore fishing for that early incoming, or hit the outgoing this afternoon for the saltwater bite.

The recent catch data from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife shows anglers are connecting with Chinook, lingcod, and the occasional halibut across the Sound. Reports from yesterday highlighted solid salmon action, especially toward the south and mid Sound, while rocky reefs from Kingston to Tacoma are giving up keeper lings for those working jigs and swimbaits. On the coho front, the 2025 forecast is holding steady—with stronger returns in the south (think Gig Harbor area and Marine Area 11) and modest but fishable numbers in the north and central stretches. This is a pink salmon year too, with nearly 7.8 million expected to flood Puget Sound rivers later this summer, so watch for those fish to start showing soon.

The hot lures: For Chinook, chartreuse or green flashers paired with hoochies or cut-plug herring have been top producers. If you’re targeting coho or early pinks, try small pink buzz bombs or spinners—work these near the surface on tide changes. Lingcod are crushing large white curly tails and metal jigs fished deep off rocky structure, especially at first light. Bait anglers are doing well with herring or sand lance.

Right now, two hotspots stand out. First, Possession Point at the south tip of Whidbey Island—classic mid-Sound action with a mix of migrating salmon, plus bottomfish hanging along the reefs. Second, the Tacoma Narrows: strong current funnels bait and predators together, making for excellent salmon and a few doormat halibut in the deeper slots. Early birds at both locations have seen the best bite.

Remember, some river sections and coastal spots are under special regulations or closures, so double-check before you head out. And summer crabbing season is just weeks away—set those pots soon! For a change of pace, spot shrimping is happening in select northern areas but remains closed in central and south Sound.

Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s local forecast. If you’re out today, take advantage of Free Fishing Weekend and stay safe on the water. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily reports, and tell a friend to check us out.

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