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If you're planning to head out to Puget Sound today, here’s what you need to know:
### Tidal Report
Today, December 6, 2024, the tidal conditions in Puget Sound are significant. Expect a high tide at around 7:41 AM with a height of approximately 15.67 feet, and a low tide at 1:30 PM with a height of about 9.23 feet. Another high tide will occur at 5:20 PM, and a low tide at 11:13 PM. These tidal changes can significantly impact fish activity[2].
### Weather
The weather is looking partly cloudy today with temperatures ranging from 51°F to 68°F. There's a gentle wind out of the SSE at 4 mph, and the humidity is around 62%. Visibility is good at 6 miles, making it a decent day for fishing[3].
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:41 AM, and sunset will be at 4:20 PM, giving you about 8 hours and 39 minutes of daylight[4].
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw some good action for various species. For those targeting steelhead, the lower Grande Ronde and Snake River near the Grande Ronde confluence were productive. In Puget Sound, winter recreational crab fishing is open, and squid fishing is also a good option, especially at night during or right at the flood tide change. Use a trout-style rod with weighted pink, chartreuse, red, green, orange, or glow-in-the-dark jigs for squid[1].
### Types of Fish and Best Lures/Bait
- **Chinook and Coho Salmon**: While the peak season for these is in the summer, you can still catch smaller "Blackmouth" Chinooks and "Resident Silvers" throughout the year. Use lures like spoons, plugs, or hoochies.
- **Squid**: As mentioned, use weighted jigs in various colors.
- **Crab**: Dungeness crab fishing is open, and baiting your traps with fish guts or other organic matter can be effective.
- **Steelhead**: Side-drifting and flat-lined plugs are working well in the rivers.
### Hot Spots
- **Northern Puget Sound/Admiralty Inlet**: Good for crab fishing and squid.
- **Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca**: Another spot for crab fishing and potentially some salmon action.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're after squid or crab. The tidal changes and decent weather should make for a productive fishing trip.
### Tidal Report
Today, December 6, 2024, the tidal conditions in Puget Sound are significant. Expect a high tide at around 7:41 AM with a height of approximately 15.67 feet, and a low tide at 1:30 PM with a height of about 9.23 feet. Another high tide will occur at 5:20 PM, and a low tide at 11:13 PM. These tidal changes can significantly impact fish activity[2].
### Weather
The weather is looking partly cloudy today with temperatures ranging from 51°F to 68°F. There's a gentle wind out of the SSE at 4 mph, and the humidity is around 62%. Visibility is good at 6 miles, making it a decent day for fishing[3].
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:41 AM, and sunset will be at 4:20 PM, giving you about 8 hours and 39 minutes of daylight[4].
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw some good action for various species. For those targeting steelhead, the lower Grande Ronde and Snake River near the Grande Ronde confluence were productive. In Puget Sound, winter recreational crab fishing is open, and squid fishing is also a good option, especially at night during or right at the flood tide change. Use a trout-style rod with weighted pink, chartreuse, red, green, orange, or glow-in-the-dark jigs for squid[1].
### Types of Fish and Best Lures/Bait
- **Chinook and Coho Salmon**: While the peak season for these is in the summer, you can still catch smaller "Blackmouth" Chinooks and "Resident Silvers" throughout the year. Use lures like spoons, plugs, or hoochies.
- **Squid**: As mentioned, use weighted jigs in various colors.
- **Crab**: Dungeness crab fishing is open, and baiting your traps with fish guts or other organic matter can be effective.
- **Steelhead**: Side-drifting and flat-lined plugs are working well in the rivers.
### Hot Spots
- **Northern Puget Sound/Admiralty Inlet**: Good for crab fishing and squid.
- **Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca**: Another spot for crab fishing and potentially some salmon action.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're after squid or crab. The tidal changes and decent weather should make for a productive fishing trip.
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By Quiet. PleaseIf you're planning to head out to Puget Sound today, here’s what you need to know:
### Tidal Report
Today, December 6, 2024, the tidal conditions in Puget Sound are significant. Expect a high tide at around 7:41 AM with a height of approximately 15.67 feet, and a low tide at 1:30 PM with a height of about 9.23 feet. Another high tide will occur at 5:20 PM, and a low tide at 11:13 PM. These tidal changes can significantly impact fish activity[2].
### Weather
The weather is looking partly cloudy today with temperatures ranging from 51°F to 68°F. There's a gentle wind out of the SSE at 4 mph, and the humidity is around 62%. Visibility is good at 6 miles, making it a decent day for fishing[3].
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:41 AM, and sunset will be at 4:20 PM, giving you about 8 hours and 39 minutes of daylight[4].
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw some good action for various species. For those targeting steelhead, the lower Grande Ronde and Snake River near the Grande Ronde confluence were productive. In Puget Sound, winter recreational crab fishing is open, and squid fishing is also a good option, especially at night during or right at the flood tide change. Use a trout-style rod with weighted pink, chartreuse, red, green, orange, or glow-in-the-dark jigs for squid[1].
### Types of Fish and Best Lures/Bait
- **Chinook and Coho Salmon**: While the peak season for these is in the summer, you can still catch smaller "Blackmouth" Chinooks and "Resident Silvers" throughout the year. Use lures like spoons, plugs, or hoochies.
- **Squid**: As mentioned, use weighted jigs in various colors.
- **Crab**: Dungeness crab fishing is open, and baiting your traps with fish guts or other organic matter can be effective.
- **Steelhead**: Side-drifting and flat-lined plugs are working well in the rivers.
### Hot Spots
- **Northern Puget Sound/Admiralty Inlet**: Good for crab fishing and squid.
- **Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca**: Another spot for crab fishing and potentially some salmon action.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're after squid or crab. The tidal changes and decent weather should make for a productive fishing trip.
### Tidal Report
Today, December 6, 2024, the tidal conditions in Puget Sound are significant. Expect a high tide at around 7:41 AM with a height of approximately 15.67 feet, and a low tide at 1:30 PM with a height of about 9.23 feet. Another high tide will occur at 5:20 PM, and a low tide at 11:13 PM. These tidal changes can significantly impact fish activity[2].
### Weather
The weather is looking partly cloudy today with temperatures ranging from 51°F to 68°F. There's a gentle wind out of the SSE at 4 mph, and the humidity is around 62%. Visibility is good at 6 miles, making it a decent day for fishing[3].
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:41 AM, and sunset will be at 4:20 PM, giving you about 8 hours and 39 minutes of daylight[4].
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw some good action for various species. For those targeting steelhead, the lower Grande Ronde and Snake River near the Grande Ronde confluence were productive. In Puget Sound, winter recreational crab fishing is open, and squid fishing is also a good option, especially at night during or right at the flood tide change. Use a trout-style rod with weighted pink, chartreuse, red, green, orange, or glow-in-the-dark jigs for squid[1].
### Types of Fish and Best Lures/Bait
- **Chinook and Coho Salmon**: While the peak season for these is in the summer, you can still catch smaller "Blackmouth" Chinooks and "Resident Silvers" throughout the year. Use lures like spoons, plugs, or hoochies.
- **Squid**: As mentioned, use weighted jigs in various colors.
- **Crab**: Dungeness crab fishing is open, and baiting your traps with fish guts or other organic matter can be effective.
- **Steelhead**: Side-drifting and flat-lined plugs are working well in the rivers.
### Hot Spots
- **Northern Puget Sound/Admiralty Inlet**: Good for crab fishing and squid.
- **Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca**: Another spot for crab fishing and potentially some salmon action.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're after squid or crab. The tidal changes and decent weather should make for a productive fishing trip.