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Puget Sound Fishing Report - Lingcod, Salmon, and Clam Tides for May 2025
PUGET SOUND FISHING REPORT
May 28, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your midweek fishing update for the gorgeous Puget Sound region.
It's shaping up to be a beauty of a day on the water with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light northwesterly breeze. Sunrise was at 5:15 AM and we'll have light until about 9:05 PM, giving you plenty of time to get those lines wet.
The big news right now is the lingcod action, which opened up earlier this month in marine areas 5 through 13 (except Area 12 which remains closed). The daily limit is one lingcod per angler with a 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. Remember, barbless hooks are required for all species in Puget Sound marine areas 5-13, so check your tackle before heading out[2].
Recent creel reports from Point Defiance are showing some decent action in Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) with 2 boats and 5 anglers reporting catches. Area 13 (South Puget Sound) is also producing with 3 boats landing 2 fish for 5 anglers - that's about a 0.4 fish per person average[1].
Over at Mason's Resort in Area 4 (eastern portion), 14 boats with 33 anglers have been out recently, with 17 chinook landed and 6 coho in the coolers[1].
For bait, herring rigged with a spin-glo or hoochie has been the ticket for salmon, while jigs tipped with herring or squid are working well for the lingcod. Don't overlook the trusty Ace Hi flies in green and white if the bite gets finicky.
If you're looking for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the edges of Possession Bar on the incoming tide, or working the structures around Point No Point early in the morning. The Tacoma Narrows has also been producing consistently for anglers willing to deal with the currents.
For the shellfish enthusiasts, WDFW has published their 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart, so grab a copy before heading to the beaches[2].
Word from the regulars is that we're expecting over 6 million salmon to push into Puget Sound this season, with strong early showings of pink salmon already being reported[3]. That's gonna make for some excellent fishing as we move into summer.
For bank anglers, the jetties near Westport and Ocean Shores are good options if you're willing to make the drive from the Sound[2].
Don't forget your 2025 license and salmon punch card! Tight lines, friends, and as we say around here - "keep the sunny side up and your hooks baited." See you on the water!
- Artificial Lure
May 28, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your midweek fishing update for the gorgeous Puget Sound region.
It's shaping up to be a beauty of a day on the water with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light northwesterly breeze. Sunrise was at 5:15 AM and we'll have light until about 9:05 PM, giving you plenty of time to get those lines wet.
The big news right now is the lingcod action, which opened up earlier this month in marine areas 5 through 13 (except Area 12 which remains closed). The daily limit is one lingcod per angler with a 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. Remember, barbless hooks are required for all species in Puget Sound marine areas 5-13, so check your tackle before heading out[2].
Recent creel reports from Point Defiance are showing some decent action in Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) with 2 boats and 5 anglers reporting catches. Area 13 (South Puget Sound) is also producing with 3 boats landing 2 fish for 5 anglers - that's about a 0.4 fish per person average[1].
Over at Mason's Resort in Area 4 (eastern portion), 14 boats with 33 anglers have been out recently, with 17 chinook landed and 6 coho in the coolers[1].
For bait, herring rigged with a spin-glo or hoochie has been the ticket for salmon, while jigs tipped with herring or squid are working well for the lingcod. Don't overlook the trusty Ace Hi flies in green and white if the bite gets finicky.
If you're looking for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the edges of Possession Bar on the incoming tide, or working the structures around Point No Point early in the morning. The Tacoma Narrows has also been producing consistently for anglers willing to deal with the currents.
For the shellfish enthusiasts, WDFW has published their 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart, so grab a copy before heading to the beaches[2].
Word from the regulars is that we're expecting over 6 million salmon to push into Puget Sound this season, with strong early showings of pink salmon already being reported[3]. That's gonna make for some excellent fishing as we move into summer.
For bank anglers, the jetties near Westport and Ocean Shores are good options if you're willing to make the drive from the Sound[2].
Don't forget your 2025 license and salmon punch card! Tight lines, friends, and as we say around here - "keep the sunny side up and your hooks baited." See you on the water!
- Artificial Lure
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May 28, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your midweek fishing update for the gorgeous Puget Sound region.
It's shaping up to be a beauty of a day on the water with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light northwesterly breeze. Sunrise was at 5:15 AM and we'll have light until about 9:05 PM, giving you plenty of time to get those lines wet.
The big news right now is the lingcod action, which opened up earlier this month in marine areas 5 through 13 (except Area 12 which remains closed). The daily limit is one lingcod per angler with a 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. Remember, barbless hooks are required for all species in Puget Sound marine areas 5-13, so check your tackle before heading out[2].
Recent creel reports from Point Defiance are showing some decent action in Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) with 2 boats and 5 anglers reporting catches. Area 13 (South Puget Sound) is also producing with 3 boats landing 2 fish for 5 anglers - that's about a 0.4 fish per person average[1].
Over at Mason's Resort in Area 4 (eastern portion), 14 boats with 33 anglers have been out recently, with 17 chinook landed and 6 coho in the coolers[1].
For bait, herring rigged with a spin-glo or hoochie has been the ticket for salmon, while jigs tipped with herring or squid are working well for the lingcod. Don't overlook the trusty Ace Hi flies in green and white if the bite gets finicky.
If you're looking for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the edges of Possession Bar on the incoming tide, or working the structures around Point No Point early in the morning. The Tacoma Narrows has also been producing consistently for anglers willing to deal with the currents.
For the shellfish enthusiasts, WDFW has published their 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart, so grab a copy before heading to the beaches[2].
Word from the regulars is that we're expecting over 6 million salmon to push into Puget Sound this season, with strong early showings of pink salmon already being reported[3]. That's gonna make for some excellent fishing as we move into summer.
For bank anglers, the jetties near Westport and Ocean Shores are good options if you're willing to make the drive from the Sound[2].
Don't forget your 2025 license and salmon punch card! Tight lines, friends, and as we say around here - "keep the sunny side up and your hooks baited." See you on the water!
- Artificial Lure
May 28, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your midweek fishing update for the gorgeous Puget Sound region.
It's shaping up to be a beauty of a day on the water with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light northwesterly breeze. Sunrise was at 5:15 AM and we'll have light until about 9:05 PM, giving you plenty of time to get those lines wet.
The big news right now is the lingcod action, which opened up earlier this month in marine areas 5 through 13 (except Area 12 which remains closed). The daily limit is one lingcod per angler with a 26-inch minimum and 36-inch maximum size. Remember, barbless hooks are required for all species in Puget Sound marine areas 5-13, so check your tackle before heading out[2].
Recent creel reports from Point Defiance are showing some decent action in Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) with 2 boats and 5 anglers reporting catches. Area 13 (South Puget Sound) is also producing with 3 boats landing 2 fish for 5 anglers - that's about a 0.4 fish per person average[1].
Over at Mason's Resort in Area 4 (eastern portion), 14 boats with 33 anglers have been out recently, with 17 chinook landed and 6 coho in the coolers[1].
For bait, herring rigged with a spin-glo or hoochie has been the ticket for salmon, while jigs tipped with herring or squid are working well for the lingcod. Don't overlook the trusty Ace Hi flies in green and white if the bite gets finicky.
If you're looking for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the edges of Possession Bar on the incoming tide, or working the structures around Point No Point early in the morning. The Tacoma Narrows has also been producing consistently for anglers willing to deal with the currents.
For the shellfish enthusiasts, WDFW has published their 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart, so grab a copy before heading to the beaches[2].
Word from the regulars is that we're expecting over 6 million salmon to push into Puget Sound this season, with strong early showings of pink salmon already being reported[3]. That's gonna make for some excellent fishing as we move into summer.
For bank anglers, the jetties near Westport and Ocean Shores are good options if you're willing to make the drive from the Sound[2].
Don't forget your 2025 license and salmon punch card! Tight lines, friends, and as we say around here - "keep the sunny side up and your hooks baited." See you on the water!
- Artificial Lure