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Puget Sound Salmon Bonanza: Pinks, Coho, and Surprises in the Late Summer Bite
Puget Sound checks in with prime late August fishing conditions: locals are on the beach and at the piers chasing that lively pink salmon run. Sunrise hit at 6:13 a.m., sunset tonight’s 8:08 p.m. We’ve got patchy clouds rolling over, a cool morning in the upper 50s, warming up by midafternoon, flat water, and just enough wind for good drift—but the bite’s been better early and late.
Area 9 is delivering big on pinks. Local anglers report “easy limits” from the Edmonds Pier and just as good beach action from Mukilteo and Picnic Point. Most folks are banking casts—jigging metal like Buzz Bombs and Rotators is king right now, while pink hootchies under a float draw steady strikes too according to recent catches shared on YouTube. Schools are running close, so look for birds and boiling bait; pinks are frenzied and aggressive, ideal for casting spinners at first light or again near dusk.
Coho are showing, albeit not in full force yet, but fish are moving through mixed with the pinks in deeper water. Trolling small spoons, herring strips, or a green/silver Coho Killer is the ticket for those with access to a boat. There’s word of some bonus Chinook action—small kings caught by accident—remember to check if retention is open in your area.
The best baits: metal jigs (Buzz Bombs, Rotators), pink hootchies, and for boaters, cut plug herring or anchovy trolled behind a dodger. Don’t sleep on single hooks with maglips or small spoons for steelhead and cutthroat in the river mouths—especially with fresher tides moving in.
Today’s tide swings are substantial—with midmorning lows and evening highs, bank anglers should focus efforts an hour before and after those turns. Hot spots: Edmonds Pier and Mukilteo for bank fishing, the mouth of the Snohomish and Point No Point for boaters, and the railroad beaches from Meadowdale north.
A few interesting sightings this week—a torpedo ray was spotted near Bainbridge Island, and harbor seal pups are common along the shorelines, so keep an eye peeled and give them plenty of space. Dungeness crab season is winding down, but drop a pot if you’re on the water—crabs are still fair in the flats.
Mission Lures recently posted that catches are building, but it’s still early for the main coho push—expect pinks to remain the star for at least another week. If you’re itching for easier access, try the Everett fishing dock—solid numbers reported and plenty of space for new and seasoned anglers.
That’s the scoop for today—watch those tides, hit the bite windows, and don’t forget to release wild salmon and respect slot limits. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Puget Sound Report! Please subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Area 9 is delivering big on pinks. Local anglers report “easy limits” from the Edmonds Pier and just as good beach action from Mukilteo and Picnic Point. Most folks are banking casts—jigging metal like Buzz Bombs and Rotators is king right now, while pink hootchies under a float draw steady strikes too according to recent catches shared on YouTube. Schools are running close, so look for birds and boiling bait; pinks are frenzied and aggressive, ideal for casting spinners at first light or again near dusk.
Coho are showing, albeit not in full force yet, but fish are moving through mixed with the pinks in deeper water. Trolling small spoons, herring strips, or a green/silver Coho Killer is the ticket for those with access to a boat. There’s word of some bonus Chinook action—small kings caught by accident—remember to check if retention is open in your area.
The best baits: metal jigs (Buzz Bombs, Rotators), pink hootchies, and for boaters, cut plug herring or anchovy trolled behind a dodger. Don’t sleep on single hooks with maglips or small spoons for steelhead and cutthroat in the river mouths—especially with fresher tides moving in.
Today’s tide swings are substantial—with midmorning lows and evening highs, bank anglers should focus efforts an hour before and after those turns. Hot spots: Edmonds Pier and Mukilteo for bank fishing, the mouth of the Snohomish and Point No Point for boaters, and the railroad beaches from Meadowdale north.
A few interesting sightings this week—a torpedo ray was spotted near Bainbridge Island, and harbor seal pups are common along the shorelines, so keep an eye peeled and give them plenty of space. Dungeness crab season is winding down, but drop a pot if you’re on the water—crabs are still fair in the flats.
Mission Lures recently posted that catches are building, but it’s still early for the main coho push—expect pinks to remain the star for at least another week. If you’re itching for easier access, try the Everett fishing dock—solid numbers reported and plenty of space for new and seasoned anglers.
That’s the scoop for today—watch those tides, hit the bite windows, and don’t forget to release wild salmon and respect slot limits. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Puget Sound Report! Please subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
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By Quiet. PleasePuget Sound checks in with prime late August fishing conditions: locals are on the beach and at the piers chasing that lively pink salmon run. Sunrise hit at 6:13 a.m., sunset tonight’s 8:08 p.m. We’ve got patchy clouds rolling over, a cool morning in the upper 50s, warming up by midafternoon, flat water, and just enough wind for good drift—but the bite’s been better early and late.
Area 9 is delivering big on pinks. Local anglers report “easy limits” from the Edmonds Pier and just as good beach action from Mukilteo and Picnic Point. Most folks are banking casts—jigging metal like Buzz Bombs and Rotators is king right now, while pink hootchies under a float draw steady strikes too according to recent catches shared on YouTube. Schools are running close, so look for birds and boiling bait; pinks are frenzied and aggressive, ideal for casting spinners at first light or again near dusk.
Coho are showing, albeit not in full force yet, but fish are moving through mixed with the pinks in deeper water. Trolling small spoons, herring strips, or a green/silver Coho Killer is the ticket for those with access to a boat. There’s word of some bonus Chinook action—small kings caught by accident—remember to check if retention is open in your area.
The best baits: metal jigs (Buzz Bombs, Rotators), pink hootchies, and for boaters, cut plug herring or anchovy trolled behind a dodger. Don’t sleep on single hooks with maglips or small spoons for steelhead and cutthroat in the river mouths—especially with fresher tides moving in.
Today’s tide swings are substantial—with midmorning lows and evening highs, bank anglers should focus efforts an hour before and after those turns. Hot spots: Edmonds Pier and Mukilteo for bank fishing, the mouth of the Snohomish and Point No Point for boaters, and the railroad beaches from Meadowdale north.
A few interesting sightings this week—a torpedo ray was spotted near Bainbridge Island, and harbor seal pups are common along the shorelines, so keep an eye peeled and give them plenty of space. Dungeness crab season is winding down, but drop a pot if you’re on the water—crabs are still fair in the flats.
Mission Lures recently posted that catches are building, but it’s still early for the main coho push—expect pinks to remain the star for at least another week. If you’re itching for easier access, try the Everett fishing dock—solid numbers reported and plenty of space for new and seasoned anglers.
That’s the scoop for today—watch those tides, hit the bite windows, and don’t forget to release wild salmon and respect slot limits. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Puget Sound Report! Please subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
Area 9 is delivering big on pinks. Local anglers report “easy limits” from the Edmonds Pier and just as good beach action from Mukilteo and Picnic Point. Most folks are banking casts—jigging metal like Buzz Bombs and Rotators is king right now, while pink hootchies under a float draw steady strikes too according to recent catches shared on YouTube. Schools are running close, so look for birds and boiling bait; pinks are frenzied and aggressive, ideal for casting spinners at first light or again near dusk.
Coho are showing, albeit not in full force yet, but fish are moving through mixed with the pinks in deeper water. Trolling small spoons, herring strips, or a green/silver Coho Killer is the ticket for those with access to a boat. There’s word of some bonus Chinook action—small kings caught by accident—remember to check if retention is open in your area.
The best baits: metal jigs (Buzz Bombs, Rotators), pink hootchies, and for boaters, cut plug herring or anchovy trolled behind a dodger. Don’t sleep on single hooks with maglips or small spoons for steelhead and cutthroat in the river mouths—especially with fresher tides moving in.
Today’s tide swings are substantial—with midmorning lows and evening highs, bank anglers should focus efforts an hour before and after those turns. Hot spots: Edmonds Pier and Mukilteo for bank fishing, the mouth of the Snohomish and Point No Point for boaters, and the railroad beaches from Meadowdale north.
A few interesting sightings this week—a torpedo ray was spotted near Bainbridge Island, and harbor seal pups are common along the shorelines, so keep an eye peeled and give them plenty of space. Dungeness crab season is winding down, but drop a pot if you’re on the water—crabs are still fair in the flats.
Mission Lures recently posted that catches are building, but it’s still early for the main coho push—expect pinks to remain the star for at least another week. If you’re itching for easier access, try the Everett fishing dock—solid numbers reported and plenty of space for new and seasoned anglers.
That’s the scoop for today—watch those tides, hit the bite windows, and don’t forget to release wild salmon and respect slot limits. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Puget Sound Report! Please subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn