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Puget Sound Fishing Update Lingcod, Salmon, and Sea-Run Cutthroat Action
Good morning fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, May 5th, 2025.
We're looking at another beautiful spring day here in Seattle with temps expected to reach the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies. Sunrise happened just after 5:40 this morning, and we'll have daylight until about 8:25 tonight, giving you plenty of time on the water.
Tide-wise, we're seeing a moderate outgoing tide through mid-morning, which should create some nice movement in the water. Remember that moving water means actively feeding fish, so plan your trips accordingly.
The big news is that Lingcod season is now in full swing across Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands! It opened on May 1st and runs through June 15th with a daily limit of one fish between 26-36 inches. These underwater sea dragons are aggressive predators and make for excellent eating. Just remember to fish in waters less than 120 feet deep, and keep that descending device ready for any rockfish you might catch and release.
Salmon action continues to be hot with the 2025 forecast looking exceptional. We're expecting over 6 million salmon returning to Puget Sound this year, with pink salmon numbers projected at a whopping 7.7 million fish – that's 70% above the ten-year average! The spring Chinook (blackmouth) season remains productive in Marine Areas 10 and 11, with anglers consistently hooking up on trolled herring, anchovy, and flasher-hoochie combos.
Sea-run cutthroat fishing has been fantastic lately, especially along the beaches during the incoming tide. Small baitfish patterns and Clouser minnows in olive and white have been producing well.
For hot spots, I'd recommend the north end of Vashon Island and Point No Point for salmon trollers. Jefferson Head has been producing some quality Lingcod, as has Possession Bar. Shore anglers should check out Lincoln Park and Carkeek Park beaches for cutthroat action.
Gear-wise, for Lingcod, it's hard to beat a large white curly-tail jig or a live herring rigged on a spreader bar. Salmon anglers are finding success with green spatterback squid behind a flasher or whole herring in the early morning hours.
Don't forget that Marine Areas 10 and 11 are only open Wednesday through Saturday for Chinook fishing, and the limit is two salmon with only one hatchery (clipped) Chinook allowed. All wild Chinook and chum must be released.
Until next time, this is Artificial Lure reminding you to keep those lines tight and hooks sharp. Good luck and tight lines!
We're looking at another beautiful spring day here in Seattle with temps expected to reach the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies. Sunrise happened just after 5:40 this morning, and we'll have daylight until about 8:25 tonight, giving you plenty of time on the water.
Tide-wise, we're seeing a moderate outgoing tide through mid-morning, which should create some nice movement in the water. Remember that moving water means actively feeding fish, so plan your trips accordingly.
The big news is that Lingcod season is now in full swing across Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands! It opened on May 1st and runs through June 15th with a daily limit of one fish between 26-36 inches. These underwater sea dragons are aggressive predators and make for excellent eating. Just remember to fish in waters less than 120 feet deep, and keep that descending device ready for any rockfish you might catch and release.
Salmon action continues to be hot with the 2025 forecast looking exceptional. We're expecting over 6 million salmon returning to Puget Sound this year, with pink salmon numbers projected at a whopping 7.7 million fish – that's 70% above the ten-year average! The spring Chinook (blackmouth) season remains productive in Marine Areas 10 and 11, with anglers consistently hooking up on trolled herring, anchovy, and flasher-hoochie combos.
Sea-run cutthroat fishing has been fantastic lately, especially along the beaches during the incoming tide. Small baitfish patterns and Clouser minnows in olive and white have been producing well.
For hot spots, I'd recommend the north end of Vashon Island and Point No Point for salmon trollers. Jefferson Head has been producing some quality Lingcod, as has Possession Bar. Shore anglers should check out Lincoln Park and Carkeek Park beaches for cutthroat action.
Gear-wise, for Lingcod, it's hard to beat a large white curly-tail jig or a live herring rigged on a spreader bar. Salmon anglers are finding success with green spatterback squid behind a flasher or whole herring in the early morning hours.
Don't forget that Marine Areas 10 and 11 are only open Wednesday through Saturday for Chinook fishing, and the limit is two salmon with only one hatchery (clipped) Chinook allowed. All wild Chinook and chum must be released.
Until next time, this is Artificial Lure reminding you to keep those lines tight and hooks sharp. Good luck and tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, May 5th, 2025.
We're looking at another beautiful spring day here in Seattle with temps expected to reach the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies. Sunrise happened just after 5:40 this morning, and we'll have daylight until about 8:25 tonight, giving you plenty of time on the water.
Tide-wise, we're seeing a moderate outgoing tide through mid-morning, which should create some nice movement in the water. Remember that moving water means actively feeding fish, so plan your trips accordingly.
The big news is that Lingcod season is now in full swing across Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands! It opened on May 1st and runs through June 15th with a daily limit of one fish between 26-36 inches. These underwater sea dragons are aggressive predators and make for excellent eating. Just remember to fish in waters less than 120 feet deep, and keep that descending device ready for any rockfish you might catch and release.
Salmon action continues to be hot with the 2025 forecast looking exceptional. We're expecting over 6 million salmon returning to Puget Sound this year, with pink salmon numbers projected at a whopping 7.7 million fish – that's 70% above the ten-year average! The spring Chinook (blackmouth) season remains productive in Marine Areas 10 and 11, with anglers consistently hooking up on trolled herring, anchovy, and flasher-hoochie combos.
Sea-run cutthroat fishing has been fantastic lately, especially along the beaches during the incoming tide. Small baitfish patterns and Clouser minnows in olive and white have been producing well.
For hot spots, I'd recommend the north end of Vashon Island and Point No Point for salmon trollers. Jefferson Head has been producing some quality Lingcod, as has Possession Bar. Shore anglers should check out Lincoln Park and Carkeek Park beaches for cutthroat action.
Gear-wise, for Lingcod, it's hard to beat a large white curly-tail jig or a live herring rigged on a spreader bar. Salmon anglers are finding success with green spatterback squid behind a flasher or whole herring in the early morning hours.
Don't forget that Marine Areas 10 and 11 are only open Wednesday through Saturday for Chinook fishing, and the limit is two salmon with only one hatchery (clipped) Chinook allowed. All wild Chinook and chum must be released.
Until next time, this is Artificial Lure reminding you to keep those lines tight and hooks sharp. Good luck and tight lines!
We're looking at another beautiful spring day here in Seattle with temps expected to reach the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies. Sunrise happened just after 5:40 this morning, and we'll have daylight until about 8:25 tonight, giving you plenty of time on the water.
Tide-wise, we're seeing a moderate outgoing tide through mid-morning, which should create some nice movement in the water. Remember that moving water means actively feeding fish, so plan your trips accordingly.
The big news is that Lingcod season is now in full swing across Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands! It opened on May 1st and runs through June 15th with a daily limit of one fish between 26-36 inches. These underwater sea dragons are aggressive predators and make for excellent eating. Just remember to fish in waters less than 120 feet deep, and keep that descending device ready for any rockfish you might catch and release.
Salmon action continues to be hot with the 2025 forecast looking exceptional. We're expecting over 6 million salmon returning to Puget Sound this year, with pink salmon numbers projected at a whopping 7.7 million fish – that's 70% above the ten-year average! The spring Chinook (blackmouth) season remains productive in Marine Areas 10 and 11, with anglers consistently hooking up on trolled herring, anchovy, and flasher-hoochie combos.
Sea-run cutthroat fishing has been fantastic lately, especially along the beaches during the incoming tide. Small baitfish patterns and Clouser minnows in olive and white have been producing well.
For hot spots, I'd recommend the north end of Vashon Island and Point No Point for salmon trollers. Jefferson Head has been producing some quality Lingcod, as has Possession Bar. Shore anglers should check out Lincoln Park and Carkeek Park beaches for cutthroat action.
Gear-wise, for Lingcod, it's hard to beat a large white curly-tail jig or a live herring rigged on a spreader bar. Salmon anglers are finding success with green spatterback squid behind a flasher or whole herring in the early morning hours.
Don't forget that Marine Areas 10 and 11 are only open Wednesday through Saturday for Chinook fishing, and the limit is two salmon with only one hatchery (clipped) Chinook allowed. All wild Chinook and chum must be released.
Until next time, this is Artificial Lure reminding you to keep those lines tight and hooks sharp. Good luck and tight lines!