This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for September 26, 2025. Autumn’s settling in around the Sound, and fishing’s lively from Point No Point to the Nisqually. First light broke at 6:59 AM today, with sunset coming up at 7:03 PM, giving us about 12 hours to work the water. Weather’s classic early fall—morning clouds and light rain giving way to patchy sun, temps in the upper 50s to low 60s, and a bit of a breeze from the south expected by midday.

Tidal swings are moderate, with a morning low riding out around 8:12 AM, followed by the incoming pushing through late morning into the afternoon. That flood tide is your best window. Coho are definitely showing—recent reports from Northwest Fishing Reports say anglers are catching them in Area 10 (Seattle to Bremerton) and Area 11 (Tacoma–Vashon). Shore and boat fishers are both getting action, especially during the incoming. Tacoma Narrows and the Owens Beach stretch have been steady for silvers, and those heading out from Shilshole or Edmonds are still finding coho suspended in 40–80 feet of water. A handful of pinks are still around, especially if you’re working the deeper slots, but mostly it’s coho leading the show now.

Area 11 has seen several keepers hit this week, many in the 4–6 lb range and the odd fish nudging eight. Most boats are reporting at least one or two per trip when the tide’s moving, with more if you put in the time. The guys running meat rigs, like a UV hoochie behind a 10” white flasher or a Silver Horde Ace Hi Fly in green or chartreuse, are getting it done. For those who like to cast, 1.5–2 ounce pink or chartreuse Buzz Bombs from the beach are still earning strikes, especially on a fast retrieve.

If you’re live-bait curious, herring’s the classic, either whole or plug-cut, but don’t be shy with anchovy if you can find it. Troll slow on that flooding tide—1.6 to 2 MPH seems to be the magic speed. If the bite slows mid-morning or the water’s dirty from runoff, try swapping your leader up a size and go with brighter patterns.

Freshwater tributaries up north are getting a push of cutthroat and the odd early chum; the Sky and Snohomish have been getting some pressure, but reports suggest a few nice trout caught on small spinners and natural baits. Picnic Point, Meadowdale, and the mouth of the Puyallup are hot for beach walkers—think about that on this weekend’s high.

Lingcod and rockfish reports have dropped off as seasons close, but late-season halibut and deepwater blackmouth are right around the corner, so keep your gear ready. Word is, the state’s keeping a close tally on forage fish, with ongoing sand lance and herring egg surveys all season—as always, support those conservation updates when you can.

If you’re looking for hot spots, don’t miss the following:
- West Point (off Shilshole): strong coho action on the outgoing tide
- Narrows Bridge: classic for both boaters and jiggers with moving water
- Browns Point: good beach show for morning walkers, and odd late pink
- Possession Bar: a steady bet on the flood for deeper-coho seekers

Remember, barbless hooks are the rule for most saltwater salmon; always double-check those WDFW regs and mark your cards. It’s been a busy week on the water—lots of boats, but the fish are around if you follow the tides and pay attention to water color.

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