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Puget Sound Fishing Update: Chum Salmon, Cutthroat, and Ideal Conditions for Anglers
PUGET SOUND FISHING REPORT - May 14, 2025
Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your mid-May fishing update for Puget Sound!
Today marks an important transition in our fishing season as the river fishing from Highway 536 bridge closes today, so this is your last chance if you were planning to hit that spot[5]. The good news is there's plenty of action elsewhere around the Sound.
North Puget Sound has been fishing exceptionally well lately. Chum salmon activity has picked up significantly since early May[5]. The tidal swings have been substantial, which is perfect for moving bait around and creating active feeding zones.
Down in South Puget Sound, sea run cutthroat fishing remains strong, with reports of resident silvers making appearances too. The chum fry are still hanging around beaches waiting to make their big migration to the ocean, creating prime fishing opportunities[5]. Beyond chum fry, there's a variety of bait swimming around including herring, sand lance, and shiner perch, so pack a diverse selection of patterns.
For those targeting salmon, recreational fishery samplers have been collecting catch information throughout Puget Sound, and while I don't have the exact numbers for today, the season has been productive based on recent sampling[1]. Remember that we're operating under the 2024-2025 Puget Sound Salmon Harvest guidelines, which expire exactly one year from today on May 14, 2025[4].
For tackle recommendations, chum fry imitations are your best bet right now, particularly locally-tied patterns. Also bring small sand lance imitations, herring patterns, surface flies and some krill patterns as backups[5]. The fish can be picky, so having options is key.
Hot spots to consider today include beaches with good structure exposed during lower tides. The massive tidal exchanges we've been experiencing make this a perfect time to scout your local beaches during super low tides to identify productive structure for future trips[5].
For those who prefer more guided information, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife maintains updated Puget Sound salmon fishery guidelines and quotas online, which is worth checking before heading out[2].
Water conditions and weather have created ideal environments for active feeding, making this a prime time to be on the water. The fish are there - you just need to match what they're feeding on.
That's it for today's report, folks. Remember, the fishing's always good, but sometimes the catching is better! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your mid-May fishing update for Puget Sound!
Today marks an important transition in our fishing season as the river fishing from Highway 536 bridge closes today, so this is your last chance if you were planning to hit that spot[5]. The good news is there's plenty of action elsewhere around the Sound.
North Puget Sound has been fishing exceptionally well lately. Chum salmon activity has picked up significantly since early May[5]. The tidal swings have been substantial, which is perfect for moving bait around and creating active feeding zones.
Down in South Puget Sound, sea run cutthroat fishing remains strong, with reports of resident silvers making appearances too. The chum fry are still hanging around beaches waiting to make their big migration to the ocean, creating prime fishing opportunities[5]. Beyond chum fry, there's a variety of bait swimming around including herring, sand lance, and shiner perch, so pack a diverse selection of patterns.
For those targeting salmon, recreational fishery samplers have been collecting catch information throughout Puget Sound, and while I don't have the exact numbers for today, the season has been productive based on recent sampling[1]. Remember that we're operating under the 2024-2025 Puget Sound Salmon Harvest guidelines, which expire exactly one year from today on May 14, 2025[4].
For tackle recommendations, chum fry imitations are your best bet right now, particularly locally-tied patterns. Also bring small sand lance imitations, herring patterns, surface flies and some krill patterns as backups[5]. The fish can be picky, so having options is key.
Hot spots to consider today include beaches with good structure exposed during lower tides. The massive tidal exchanges we've been experiencing make this a perfect time to scout your local beaches during super low tides to identify productive structure for future trips[5].
For those who prefer more guided information, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife maintains updated Puget Sound salmon fishery guidelines and quotas online, which is worth checking before heading out[2].
Water conditions and weather have created ideal environments for active feeding, making this a prime time to be on the water. The fish are there - you just need to match what they're feeding on.
That's it for today's report, folks. Remember, the fishing's always good, but sometimes the catching is better! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
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Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your mid-May fishing update for Puget Sound!
Today marks an important transition in our fishing season as the river fishing from Highway 536 bridge closes today, so this is your last chance if you were planning to hit that spot[5]. The good news is there's plenty of action elsewhere around the Sound.
North Puget Sound has been fishing exceptionally well lately. Chum salmon activity has picked up significantly since early May[5]. The tidal swings have been substantial, which is perfect for moving bait around and creating active feeding zones.
Down in South Puget Sound, sea run cutthroat fishing remains strong, with reports of resident silvers making appearances too. The chum fry are still hanging around beaches waiting to make their big migration to the ocean, creating prime fishing opportunities[5]. Beyond chum fry, there's a variety of bait swimming around including herring, sand lance, and shiner perch, so pack a diverse selection of patterns.
For those targeting salmon, recreational fishery samplers have been collecting catch information throughout Puget Sound, and while I don't have the exact numbers for today, the season has been productive based on recent sampling[1]. Remember that we're operating under the 2024-2025 Puget Sound Salmon Harvest guidelines, which expire exactly one year from today on May 14, 2025[4].
For tackle recommendations, chum fry imitations are your best bet right now, particularly locally-tied patterns. Also bring small sand lance imitations, herring patterns, surface flies and some krill patterns as backups[5]. The fish can be picky, so having options is key.
Hot spots to consider today include beaches with good structure exposed during lower tides. The massive tidal exchanges we've been experiencing make this a perfect time to scout your local beaches during super low tides to identify productive structure for future trips[5].
For those who prefer more guided information, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife maintains updated Puget Sound salmon fishery guidelines and quotas online, which is worth checking before heading out[2].
Water conditions and weather have created ideal environments for active feeding, making this a prime time to be on the water. The fish are there - you just need to match what they're feeding on.
That's it for today's report, folks. Remember, the fishing's always good, but sometimes the catching is better! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your mid-May fishing update for Puget Sound!
Today marks an important transition in our fishing season as the river fishing from Highway 536 bridge closes today, so this is your last chance if you were planning to hit that spot[5]. The good news is there's plenty of action elsewhere around the Sound.
North Puget Sound has been fishing exceptionally well lately. Chum salmon activity has picked up significantly since early May[5]. The tidal swings have been substantial, which is perfect for moving bait around and creating active feeding zones.
Down in South Puget Sound, sea run cutthroat fishing remains strong, with reports of resident silvers making appearances too. The chum fry are still hanging around beaches waiting to make their big migration to the ocean, creating prime fishing opportunities[5]. Beyond chum fry, there's a variety of bait swimming around including herring, sand lance, and shiner perch, so pack a diverse selection of patterns.
For those targeting salmon, recreational fishery samplers have been collecting catch information throughout Puget Sound, and while I don't have the exact numbers for today, the season has been productive based on recent sampling[1]. Remember that we're operating under the 2024-2025 Puget Sound Salmon Harvest guidelines, which expire exactly one year from today on May 14, 2025[4].
For tackle recommendations, chum fry imitations are your best bet right now, particularly locally-tied patterns. Also bring small sand lance imitations, herring patterns, surface flies and some krill patterns as backups[5]. The fish can be picky, so having options is key.
Hot spots to consider today include beaches with good structure exposed during lower tides. The massive tidal exchanges we've been experiencing make this a perfect time to scout your local beaches during super low tides to identify productive structure for future trips[5].
For those who prefer more guided information, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife maintains updated Puget Sound salmon fishery guidelines and quotas online, which is worth checking before heading out[2].
Water conditions and weather have created ideal environments for active feeding, making this a prime time to be on the water. The fish are there - you just need to match what they're feeding on.
That's it for today's report, folks. Remember, the fishing's always good, but sometimes the catching is better! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.