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Puget Sound Fishing Report: Lingcod Season, Spring Chinook, and Ideal Conditions for Anglers
Hello anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 5th, 2025.
First off, the big news: Lingcod season opened four days ago! These Pacific Northwest sea dragons are providing excellent action throughout the Sound and San Juan Islands. This is our first substantial fishery of the year, so don't miss out whether you're in South Sound or up near the Canadian border[5].
The spring Chinook fishery has been productive lately. Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) have been open Wednesday through Saturday since April 2nd. Last week's creel reports from Port Angeles West Ramp showed 13 boats with 33 anglers in Area 6 (East Juan de Fuca Strait)[1][2]. Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) has been open daily since mid-April with fair results.
Cutthroat fishing has been abundant according to local reports[3]. For fly anglers, river conditions are currently favorable with most systems running at ideal fishing levels[4]. The mid-Snoqualmie has been particularly productive for trout with the recent mild weather.
Shellfish gatherers are in luck! The clam and oyster harvest has been excellent. WDFW's 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart shows several favorable harvest opportunities this week in Puget Sound[2].
For gear recommendations, jigs in the 6-10 oz range are working well for lingcod, particularly in white or glow colors. For salmon, herring behind a flasher has been the ticket, with green/chrome spoons also producing. Beach anglers targeting cutthroat have found success with small Vibrax spinners and Clouser minnow patterns.
Hot spots this week: Point No Point has been consistently producing for salmon trollers, while Possession Bar is heating up for the morning bite. For lingcod, try the rocky structure around Possession Point or Hat Island. Blake Island has also been yielding good catches for those working the current lines during tide changes.
Speaking of tides, we've got a moderate exchange today with a high around 10:15 am followed by a strong afternoon ebb – perfect timing for working the points for lingcod. Sunrise was at 5:42 am and sunset will be at 8:28 pm, giving us plenty of daylight to get after it.
Weather looks decent with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sun and temps reaching the low 60s. Wind should stay under 10 knots, making for comfortable conditions on the water.
Remember to check the regs before heading out as emergency rule changes can happen. Get your gear ready and I'll see you on the water!
Tight lines,
Artificial Lure
First off, the big news: Lingcod season opened four days ago! These Pacific Northwest sea dragons are providing excellent action throughout the Sound and San Juan Islands. This is our first substantial fishery of the year, so don't miss out whether you're in South Sound or up near the Canadian border[5].
The spring Chinook fishery has been productive lately. Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) have been open Wednesday through Saturday since April 2nd. Last week's creel reports from Port Angeles West Ramp showed 13 boats with 33 anglers in Area 6 (East Juan de Fuca Strait)[1][2]. Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) has been open daily since mid-April with fair results.
Cutthroat fishing has been abundant according to local reports[3]. For fly anglers, river conditions are currently favorable with most systems running at ideal fishing levels[4]. The mid-Snoqualmie has been particularly productive for trout with the recent mild weather.
Shellfish gatherers are in luck! The clam and oyster harvest has been excellent. WDFW's 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart shows several favorable harvest opportunities this week in Puget Sound[2].
For gear recommendations, jigs in the 6-10 oz range are working well for lingcod, particularly in white or glow colors. For salmon, herring behind a flasher has been the ticket, with green/chrome spoons also producing. Beach anglers targeting cutthroat have found success with small Vibrax spinners and Clouser minnow patterns.
Hot spots this week: Point No Point has been consistently producing for salmon trollers, while Possession Bar is heating up for the morning bite. For lingcod, try the rocky structure around Possession Point or Hat Island. Blake Island has also been yielding good catches for those working the current lines during tide changes.
Speaking of tides, we've got a moderate exchange today with a high around 10:15 am followed by a strong afternoon ebb – perfect timing for working the points for lingcod. Sunrise was at 5:42 am and sunset will be at 8:28 pm, giving us plenty of daylight to get after it.
Weather looks decent with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sun and temps reaching the low 60s. Wind should stay under 10 knots, making for comfortable conditions on the water.
Remember to check the regs before heading out as emergency rule changes can happen. Get your gear ready and I'll see you on the water!
Tight lines,
Artificial Lure
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By Quiet. PleaseHello anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 5th, 2025.
First off, the big news: Lingcod season opened four days ago! These Pacific Northwest sea dragons are providing excellent action throughout the Sound and San Juan Islands. This is our first substantial fishery of the year, so don't miss out whether you're in South Sound or up near the Canadian border[5].
The spring Chinook fishery has been productive lately. Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) have been open Wednesday through Saturday since April 2nd. Last week's creel reports from Port Angeles West Ramp showed 13 boats with 33 anglers in Area 6 (East Juan de Fuca Strait)[1][2]. Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) has been open daily since mid-April with fair results.
Cutthroat fishing has been abundant according to local reports[3]. For fly anglers, river conditions are currently favorable with most systems running at ideal fishing levels[4]. The mid-Snoqualmie has been particularly productive for trout with the recent mild weather.
Shellfish gatherers are in luck! The clam and oyster harvest has been excellent. WDFW's 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart shows several favorable harvest opportunities this week in Puget Sound[2].
For gear recommendations, jigs in the 6-10 oz range are working well for lingcod, particularly in white or glow colors. For salmon, herring behind a flasher has been the ticket, with green/chrome spoons also producing. Beach anglers targeting cutthroat have found success with small Vibrax spinners and Clouser minnow patterns.
Hot spots this week: Point No Point has been consistently producing for salmon trollers, while Possession Bar is heating up for the morning bite. For lingcod, try the rocky structure around Possession Point or Hat Island. Blake Island has also been yielding good catches for those working the current lines during tide changes.
Speaking of tides, we've got a moderate exchange today with a high around 10:15 am followed by a strong afternoon ebb – perfect timing for working the points for lingcod. Sunrise was at 5:42 am and sunset will be at 8:28 pm, giving us plenty of daylight to get after it.
Weather looks decent with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sun and temps reaching the low 60s. Wind should stay under 10 knots, making for comfortable conditions on the water.
Remember to check the regs before heading out as emergency rule changes can happen. Get your gear ready and I'll see you on the water!
Tight lines,
Artificial Lure
First off, the big news: Lingcod season opened four days ago! These Pacific Northwest sea dragons are providing excellent action throughout the Sound and San Juan Islands. This is our first substantial fishery of the year, so don't miss out whether you're in South Sound or up near the Canadian border[5].
The spring Chinook fishery has been productive lately. Marine Areas 10 (Seattle-Bremerton) and 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) have been open Wednesday through Saturday since April 2nd. Last week's creel reports from Port Angeles West Ramp showed 13 boats with 33 anglers in Area 6 (East Juan de Fuca Strait)[1][2]. Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) has been open daily since mid-April with fair results.
Cutthroat fishing has been abundant according to local reports[3]. For fly anglers, river conditions are currently favorable with most systems running at ideal fishing levels[4]. The mid-Snoqualmie has been particularly productive for trout with the recent mild weather.
Shellfish gatherers are in luck! The clam and oyster harvest has been excellent. WDFW's 2025 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart shows several favorable harvest opportunities this week in Puget Sound[2].
For gear recommendations, jigs in the 6-10 oz range are working well for lingcod, particularly in white or glow colors. For salmon, herring behind a flasher has been the ticket, with green/chrome spoons also producing. Beach anglers targeting cutthroat have found success with small Vibrax spinners and Clouser minnow patterns.
Hot spots this week: Point No Point has been consistently producing for salmon trollers, while Possession Bar is heating up for the morning bite. For lingcod, try the rocky structure around Possession Point or Hat Island. Blake Island has also been yielding good catches for those working the current lines during tide changes.
Speaking of tides, we've got a moderate exchange today with a high around 10:15 am followed by a strong afternoon ebb – perfect timing for working the points for lingcod. Sunrise was at 5:42 am and sunset will be at 8:28 pm, giving us plenty of daylight to get after it.
Weather looks decent with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sun and temps reaching the low 60s. Wind should stay under 10 knots, making for comfortable conditions on the water.
Remember to check the regs before heading out as emergency rule changes can happen. Get your gear ready and I'll see you on the water!
Tight lines,
Artificial Lure