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"Puget Sound Salmon Fishing Forecast: Sea-Run Cutthroat, Coho, and Chum Thrive in Winter Tides"
For December 22, 2024, the fishing scene in the Puget Sound is looking promising, especially for those targeting sea-run cutthroat, coho, and chum salmon.
### Tidal Report
Today, the tides in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: low tide at 4:03 AM with a height of 0.81 meters, high tide at 11:09 AM with a height of 4.61 meters, low tide at 6:25 PM with a height of 1.48 meters, and high tide at 11:15 PM with a height of 2.87 meters. These tidal changes should create some excellent moving water conditions, ideal for finding active fish.
### Weather and Daylight
Sunrise is at 7:55 AM, and sunset is at 4:25 PM, giving you a good window of daylight to get out on the water. Check the local weather forecast, but generally, this time of year can be quite cool and possibly rainy, so dress accordingly.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's reports indicated a good number of sea-run cutthroat, coho, and some chum salmon being caught. The cutthroat fishing has been particularly good, with fish responding well to chum fry patterns and other small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae. Coho fishing has also been strong, with both resident and ocean-going coho present.
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like Sculpin, Euphassiid and Krill, and small suggestive patterns. For coho, baitfish patterns such as the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver can be effective. Chum fry patterns are also working well, especially as the chum fry migration is still active.
### Hot Spots
The South Puget Sound beaches have been fishing very well, especially around moving water and during early morning outgoing tides. The Olympic Peninsula is another hot spot, particularly for wild steelhead which are starting to show in decent numbers. Look for areas with good tidal movement and structure.
Overall, it's a great time to get out on the Puget Sound, with plenty of fish activity and favorable tidal conditions. Just remember to dress warmly and be prepared for the winter weather.
### Tidal Report
Today, the tides in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: low tide at 4:03 AM with a height of 0.81 meters, high tide at 11:09 AM with a height of 4.61 meters, low tide at 6:25 PM with a height of 1.48 meters, and high tide at 11:15 PM with a height of 2.87 meters. These tidal changes should create some excellent moving water conditions, ideal for finding active fish.
### Weather and Daylight
Sunrise is at 7:55 AM, and sunset is at 4:25 PM, giving you a good window of daylight to get out on the water. Check the local weather forecast, but generally, this time of year can be quite cool and possibly rainy, so dress accordingly.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's reports indicated a good number of sea-run cutthroat, coho, and some chum salmon being caught. The cutthroat fishing has been particularly good, with fish responding well to chum fry patterns and other small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae. Coho fishing has also been strong, with both resident and ocean-going coho present.
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like Sculpin, Euphassiid and Krill, and small suggestive patterns. For coho, baitfish patterns such as the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver can be effective. Chum fry patterns are also working well, especially as the chum fry migration is still active.
### Hot Spots
The South Puget Sound beaches have been fishing very well, especially around moving water and during early morning outgoing tides. The Olympic Peninsula is another hot spot, particularly for wild steelhead which are starting to show in decent numbers. Look for areas with good tidal movement and structure.
Overall, it's a great time to get out on the Puget Sound, with plenty of fish activity and favorable tidal conditions. Just remember to dress warmly and be prepared for the winter weather.
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By Quiet. PleaseFor December 22, 2024, the fishing scene in the Puget Sound is looking promising, especially for those targeting sea-run cutthroat, coho, and chum salmon.
### Tidal Report
Today, the tides in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: low tide at 4:03 AM with a height of 0.81 meters, high tide at 11:09 AM with a height of 4.61 meters, low tide at 6:25 PM with a height of 1.48 meters, and high tide at 11:15 PM with a height of 2.87 meters. These tidal changes should create some excellent moving water conditions, ideal for finding active fish.
### Weather and Daylight
Sunrise is at 7:55 AM, and sunset is at 4:25 PM, giving you a good window of daylight to get out on the water. Check the local weather forecast, but generally, this time of year can be quite cool and possibly rainy, so dress accordingly.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's reports indicated a good number of sea-run cutthroat, coho, and some chum salmon being caught. The cutthroat fishing has been particularly good, with fish responding well to chum fry patterns and other small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae. Coho fishing has also been strong, with both resident and ocean-going coho present.
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like Sculpin, Euphassiid and Krill, and small suggestive patterns. For coho, baitfish patterns such as the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver can be effective. Chum fry patterns are also working well, especially as the chum fry migration is still active.
### Hot Spots
The South Puget Sound beaches have been fishing very well, especially around moving water and during early morning outgoing tides. The Olympic Peninsula is another hot spot, particularly for wild steelhead which are starting to show in decent numbers. Look for areas with good tidal movement and structure.
Overall, it's a great time to get out on the Puget Sound, with plenty of fish activity and favorable tidal conditions. Just remember to dress warmly and be prepared for the winter weather.
### Tidal Report
Today, the tides in Olympia, Budd Inlet, are as follows: low tide at 4:03 AM with a height of 0.81 meters, high tide at 11:09 AM with a height of 4.61 meters, low tide at 6:25 PM with a height of 1.48 meters, and high tide at 11:15 PM with a height of 2.87 meters. These tidal changes should create some excellent moving water conditions, ideal for finding active fish.
### Weather and Daylight
Sunrise is at 7:55 AM, and sunset is at 4:25 PM, giving you a good window of daylight to get out on the water. Check the local weather forecast, but generally, this time of year can be quite cool and possibly rainy, so dress accordingly.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's reports indicated a good number of sea-run cutthroat, coho, and some chum salmon being caught. The cutthroat fishing has been particularly good, with fish responding well to chum fry patterns and other small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae. Coho fishing has also been strong, with both resident and ocean-going coho present.
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like Sculpin, Euphassiid and Krill, and small suggestive patterns. For coho, baitfish patterns such as the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver can be effective. Chum fry patterns are also working well, especially as the chum fry migration is still active.
### Hot Spots
The South Puget Sound beaches have been fishing very well, especially around moving water and during early morning outgoing tides. The Olympic Peninsula is another hot spot, particularly for wild steelhead which are starting to show in decent numbers. Look for areas with good tidal movement and structure.
Overall, it's a great time to get out on the Puget Sound, with plenty of fish activity and favorable tidal conditions. Just remember to dress warmly and be prepared for the winter weather.