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Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod, Salmon, Trout, and More for May 19, 2025
Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, May 19, 2025.
The weather today is shaping up nicely for a day on the water. Expect partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, and a light breeze—perfect spring conditions for both boat and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:28 am and you’ll have until sunset at 8:45 pm to get lines in the water.
Tides today are moderate, with a morning high tide around 7:00 am and a late afternoon low just before 3:00 pm. Plan your fishing around that morning tide swing for the best action, particularly near structure and current breaks.
Let’s talk fish. The lingcod opener in Puget Sound is in full swing, running through June 15. Anglers have reported consistent catches, especially around rocky shorelines, jetties, and reefs in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Lingcod are biting well on large soft plastics like white or rootbeer swimbaits, and live bait herring is also drawing strikes. Just make sure you’re fishing in less than 120 feet, as deeper waters are off-limits for bottomfish right now. Remember, only one lingcod per angler, with size limits in effect—check those regs before you keep anything[3].
For salmon seekers, the Sound has been a bit quieter, but you might still bump into some late blackmouth (resident Chinook) in deeper slots, especially around Point No Point and Jeff Head. Trolling with green or white hootchies behind a flasher has done well, but always check the current regulations as some areas and species remain closed[1][3].
On the fly side, cutthroat trout are active along the beaches. Reports from the past weekend mention good numbers chasing small baitfish patterns, especially on the outgoing tide. Olive or chartreuse Clouser minnows are the ticket—strip fast and cover water for these aggressive feeders[2].
Other notable catches include piling perch and the odd black rockfish near shoreline structure. Try shrimp or squid strips under a bobber if you’re fishing with bait.
Hot spots this week: Possession Bar is producing lingcod and the usual mix of flounder and sole. Richmond Beach is a solid bet for shore casters targeting cutthroat. Point No Point continues to be a favorite for both salmon and bottomfish.
That’s your report for today—watch the weather, mind the tides, and don’t forget to pinch your barbs on those hooks. Good luck out there and tight lines!
The weather today is shaping up nicely for a day on the water. Expect partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, and a light breeze—perfect spring conditions for both boat and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:28 am and you’ll have until sunset at 8:45 pm to get lines in the water.
Tides today are moderate, with a morning high tide around 7:00 am and a late afternoon low just before 3:00 pm. Plan your fishing around that morning tide swing for the best action, particularly near structure and current breaks.
Let’s talk fish. The lingcod opener in Puget Sound is in full swing, running through June 15. Anglers have reported consistent catches, especially around rocky shorelines, jetties, and reefs in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Lingcod are biting well on large soft plastics like white or rootbeer swimbaits, and live bait herring is also drawing strikes. Just make sure you’re fishing in less than 120 feet, as deeper waters are off-limits for bottomfish right now. Remember, only one lingcod per angler, with size limits in effect—check those regs before you keep anything[3].
For salmon seekers, the Sound has been a bit quieter, but you might still bump into some late blackmouth (resident Chinook) in deeper slots, especially around Point No Point and Jeff Head. Trolling with green or white hootchies behind a flasher has done well, but always check the current regulations as some areas and species remain closed[1][3].
On the fly side, cutthroat trout are active along the beaches. Reports from the past weekend mention good numbers chasing small baitfish patterns, especially on the outgoing tide. Olive or chartreuse Clouser minnows are the ticket—strip fast and cover water for these aggressive feeders[2].
Other notable catches include piling perch and the odd black rockfish near shoreline structure. Try shrimp or squid strips under a bobber if you’re fishing with bait.
Hot spots this week: Possession Bar is producing lingcod and the usual mix of flounder and sole. Richmond Beach is a solid bet for shore casters targeting cutthroat. Point No Point continues to be a favorite for both salmon and bottomfish.
That’s your report for today—watch the weather, mind the tides, and don’t forget to pinch your barbs on those hooks. Good luck out there and tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, May 19, 2025.
The weather today is shaping up nicely for a day on the water. Expect partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, and a light breeze—perfect spring conditions for both boat and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:28 am and you’ll have until sunset at 8:45 pm to get lines in the water.
Tides today are moderate, with a morning high tide around 7:00 am and a late afternoon low just before 3:00 pm. Plan your fishing around that morning tide swing for the best action, particularly near structure and current breaks.
Let’s talk fish. The lingcod opener in Puget Sound is in full swing, running through June 15. Anglers have reported consistent catches, especially around rocky shorelines, jetties, and reefs in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Lingcod are biting well on large soft plastics like white or rootbeer swimbaits, and live bait herring is also drawing strikes. Just make sure you’re fishing in less than 120 feet, as deeper waters are off-limits for bottomfish right now. Remember, only one lingcod per angler, with size limits in effect—check those regs before you keep anything[3].
For salmon seekers, the Sound has been a bit quieter, but you might still bump into some late blackmouth (resident Chinook) in deeper slots, especially around Point No Point and Jeff Head. Trolling with green or white hootchies behind a flasher has done well, but always check the current regulations as some areas and species remain closed[1][3].
On the fly side, cutthroat trout are active along the beaches. Reports from the past weekend mention good numbers chasing small baitfish patterns, especially on the outgoing tide. Olive or chartreuse Clouser minnows are the ticket—strip fast and cover water for these aggressive feeders[2].
Other notable catches include piling perch and the odd black rockfish near shoreline structure. Try shrimp or squid strips under a bobber if you’re fishing with bait.
Hot spots this week: Possession Bar is producing lingcod and the usual mix of flounder and sole. Richmond Beach is a solid bet for shore casters targeting cutthroat. Point No Point continues to be a favorite for both salmon and bottomfish.
That’s your report for today—watch the weather, mind the tides, and don’t forget to pinch your barbs on those hooks. Good luck out there and tight lines!
The weather today is shaping up nicely for a day on the water. Expect partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, and a light breeze—perfect spring conditions for both boat and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:28 am and you’ll have until sunset at 8:45 pm to get lines in the water.
Tides today are moderate, with a morning high tide around 7:00 am and a late afternoon low just before 3:00 pm. Plan your fishing around that morning tide swing for the best action, particularly near structure and current breaks.
Let’s talk fish. The lingcod opener in Puget Sound is in full swing, running through June 15. Anglers have reported consistent catches, especially around rocky shorelines, jetties, and reefs in Marine Areas 5 through 13. Lingcod are biting well on large soft plastics like white or rootbeer swimbaits, and live bait herring is also drawing strikes. Just make sure you’re fishing in less than 120 feet, as deeper waters are off-limits for bottomfish right now. Remember, only one lingcod per angler, with size limits in effect—check those regs before you keep anything[3].
For salmon seekers, the Sound has been a bit quieter, but you might still bump into some late blackmouth (resident Chinook) in deeper slots, especially around Point No Point and Jeff Head. Trolling with green or white hootchies behind a flasher has done well, but always check the current regulations as some areas and species remain closed[1][3].
On the fly side, cutthroat trout are active along the beaches. Reports from the past weekend mention good numbers chasing small baitfish patterns, especially on the outgoing tide. Olive or chartreuse Clouser minnows are the ticket—strip fast and cover water for these aggressive feeders[2].
Other notable catches include piling perch and the odd black rockfish near shoreline structure. Try shrimp or squid strips under a bobber if you’re fishing with bait.
Hot spots this week: Possession Bar is producing lingcod and the usual mix of flounder and sole. Richmond Beach is a solid bet for shore casters targeting cutthroat. Point No Point continues to be a favorite for both salmon and bottomfish.
That’s your report for today—watch the weather, mind the tides, and don’t forget to pinch your barbs on those hooks. Good luck out there and tight lines!