Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, March 28, 2025. It's a beautiful spring morning in Seattle, with the sun rising at 6:55 AM and setting later at 7:34 PM. We've got a high tide of 11.8 feet at 4:59 AM and a low tide of 2.7 feet at 11:07 AM, so plan your trips accordingly.

The weather's looking decent today, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. Perfect conditions for wetting a line! Water temps are still on the chilly side, but that's not stopping the fish from biting.

Blackmouth fishing has been heating up lately, with some nice catches reported around Possession Bar and Point No Point. Anglers are having luck trolling with Green Crush flashers paired with Silver Horde Coho Killer spoons in Irish Cream or Cookies and Cream patterns. Don't forget to swap out those treble hooks for single barbless hooks to stay legal.

For you bank anglers, the Edmonds Pier has been producing some nice sea-run cutthroat trout. Try casting Buzz Bombs or Point Wilson Darts in green and white colors. If you're feeling old school, a plug-cut herring on a mooching rig can still do the trick.

Squidding has been hit or miss, but persistent anglers are filling buckets after dark at Seacrest Park in West Seattle. Green jigs seem to be the ticket right now.

Looking ahead to summer, it's shaping up to be a banner year for coho. Early forecasts are predicting strong returns, so make sure your gear is ready to go when those silvers show up.

For you crabbers out there, the season is still closed, but it's never too early to start prepping those pots. Word on the docks is that we might see an earlier opener this year, so stay tuned.

If you're itching to try somewhere new, consider heading up to the San Juan Islands. The winter blackmouth season is still going strong up there, and the scenery can't be beat.

Remember, folks, always check the regs before you head out and practice catch and release when you can. Tight lines and see you on the water!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for March 26, 2025.

We've got a high tide of 11 feet at 4:11 AM, followed by a low of 5.7 feet at 10:00 AM. Another high of 9.6 feet rolls in at 3:02 PM, with a final low of 0 feet at 9:38 PM. Sunrise is at 6:59 AM and sunset at 7:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather's looking decent today - partly cloudy with highs around 60°F and light winds. Perfect conditions to get out on the water!

Fishing's been picking up lately as we transition into spring. Resident coho are starting to show up in greater numbers, with some nice catches reported off the beaches. A few lucky anglers have even hooked into some early spring chinook. Sea-run cutthroat action has been solid as well.

For lures, I'm loving the Silver Horde Kingfisher spoons in 3.5" and 4" sizes. The Herring Aid and Cookies n' Cream patterns have been hot. Ace Hi flies behind a flasher are another great option - try the green splatter back or purple haze colors. If you're fishing bait, herring or anchovies rigged in a helmet are tough to beat.

Some productive spots to check out: the waters off West Point Lighthouse, the shipping lanes near Edmonds, and along the shoreline from Alki to Lincoln Park. The artificial reef off Seacrest Park has been holding good numbers of fish too.

Remember, we're still under selective gear rules for salmon, so single-point barbless hooks only. The daily limit is one chinook between 22-30 inches in most areas.

That's all for now, folks. Get out there and tight lines!

Hey there, Puget Sound anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 24, 2025. We've got a partly cloudy day ahead with highs around 52°F and light winds. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset will be at 7:15 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.

Tides are running moderate today, with a high of 11.8 feet at 8:42 AM and a low of 1.5 feet at 3:24 PM. The big news is that the Chinook season in Marine Area 10 is still going strong. Anglers have been having good luck trolling with downriggers near Jefferson Head and Possession Bar. Green Dot and Purple Haze Yamashita squids behind flashers have been hot producers lately.

For you bank anglers, the resident Coho action has been picking up nicely. Folks casting Buzz Bombs and Rotators from the Edmonds Pier have been landing some nice silvers in the 3-5 pound range. Try to time it for the incoming tide for best results.

Over on the Eastside, cutthroat fishing has been excellent in Lake Sammamish. Small spoons and Woolly Bugger flies have been doing the trick. A few anglers reported catching and releasing some hefty 16-18 inch cutties near Idylwood Park.

As for bait, herring is always a good bet for salmon. The orange label has been the hot ticket lately. If you're after bottomfish, squid strips on a dropper loop rig is hard to beat.

For you crabbers out there, the pots have been coming up full lately. Just remember we're in a Wednesday-Saturday only season right now.

Hot spots to check out this week: Point No Point for salmon trolling, Redondo Beach Pier for squid jigging at night, and the north end of Vashon Island for some mixed bag action.

Don't forget your 2025 fishing license and Discover Pass if you're heading to a state park. And remember, it's catch and release only for wild steelhead.

That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. Tight lines and see you on the water!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for March 23, 2025.

We're looking at a pretty decent day on the water today. Sunrise was at 7:07 AM and sunset will be at 7:23 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we've got partly cloudy skies with highs around 55°F and light winds from the southwest.

Tide-wise, we've got a low tide of 0.8 feet at 6:42 AM, followed by a high of 11.7 feet at 12:53 PM. Another low of 3.2 feet comes in at 6:35 PM. That midday high tide could be prime time for some action.

Fish activity has been picking up lately as we move into spring. We're seeing some nice catches of resident Chinook (blackmouth) and the early spring Chinook run is starting to show promise. Coho action has been steady, especially in the south sound. A few lucky anglers have been landing some hefty blackmouth in the 8-10 pound range.

For lures, I've been having great luck with Silver Horde Coho Killer spoons in the Army Truck or Purple Haze colors. The trusty green/white Coyote spoon is always a good bet too. If you're targeting coho, try working a pink hoochie behind a flasher. For you fly anglers, olive or white Clouser Minnows have been producing well for sea-run cutthroat.

Bait-wise, you can't go wrong with herring. The orange label has been the hot ticket lately. If you're mooching, try running a whole herring in a helmet. For bottomfish, squid strips on a dropper loop rig is hard to beat.

As for hot spots, Point No Point has been consistently producing some nice blackmouth. Jefferson Head is another area worth checking out. For coho, try working the shorelines near Tacoma. Blake Island has also been a consistent producer lately.

Remember to check the regs before heading out, and don't forget your 2025 fishing license. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.

Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for March 22, 2025. We're looking at a decent day on the water today. Sunrise was at 7:07 AM and sunset will be at 7:25 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're expecting partly cloudy skies with a high of 58°F and light winds from the southwest.

Tide-wise, we've got a high tide of 12.47 feet at 1:23 AM, followed by a low of 9.2 feet at 6:34 AM. Another high tide of 11.52 feet comes in at 10:19 AM, with a final low of 0.79 feet at 6:35 PM. That afternoon low tide should provide some good opportunities along the beaches.

Fish activity has been picking up lately. We're seeing some nice catches of resident coho salmon, especially in the south sound. Blackmouth fishing remains steady, with a few lucky anglers landing some nice keepers in the 8-10 pound range. Sea-run cutthroat trout action is improving as we get further into spring.

For lures, I've been having great luck with Silver Horde Coho Killer spoons in the Army Truck or Purple Haze colors. The trusty green/white Coyote spoon is always a good bet too. If you're targeting blackmouth, try slow trolling a whole herring in a helmet. For the cutthroat, small Clouser Minnow flies in olive or white have been working well.

Bait-wise, you can't go wrong with herring or anchovy. I've also been hearing good reports from guys using sandlance imitations.

As for hot spots, the waters around Point No Point have been producing some nice blackmouth. For coho, try working the shorelines near Tacoma. Blake Island has also been a consistent producer lately.

Remember to check the regs before heading out, and tight lines to all you anglers out there!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for March 21, 2025.

We're looking at a decent day on the water today. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM and sunset will be at 7:22 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. The weather's shaping up to be partly cloudy with a high of 54°F and light winds from the southwest. Tides are running moderate, with a high of 11.5 feet at 9:23 AM and a low of 1.8 feet at 4:07 PM.

The big news is that the spring Chinook season is just around the corner, but we've still got some nice winter blackmouth action going on. Anglers have been having luck targeting these resident Chinook salmon, especially in Marine Areas 10 and 11. Reports from last week show decent catches around Jefferson Head, Point No Point, and Possession Bar. Most fish have been in the 5-8 pound range, with a few pushing 12-15 pounds.

For you blackmouth hunters, I'd recommend trolling with downriggers using flashers and spoons. The Green Crush flasher paired with a 3.5" Kingfisher Lite spoon in Cookies n' Cream or Irish Cream has been a hot combo. If you prefer bait, try whole or cut-plug herring behind a flasher.

Don't forget about the sea-run cutthroat trout either. They've been active in the shallows, especially on incoming tides. Casting small Clouser Minnows or Crazy Charlie flies near creek mouths and along gravelly beaches can produce some nice cutties.

As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying Possession Bar on the flood tide or working the edges of Quartermaster Harbor. If you're shore-bound, the fishing pier at Redondo Beach has been producing some nice blackmouth for anglers using jigs or cut herring.

The resident coho action has been picking up nicely too. Folks casting Buzz Bombs and Rotators from the Edmonds Pier have been landing some nice silvers in the 3-5 pound range. If you're heading out that way, try to time it for the incoming tide.

Remember to grab your 2025 fishing license and salmon catch record card before heading out. Tight lines, everyone!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for March 19, 2025.

We're looking at a decent day on the water today. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset will be at 7:15 PM. Tides are running moderate, with a high of 11.8 feet at 8:42 AM and a low of 1.5 feet at 3:24 PM. Weather-wise, we're expecting partly cloudy skies with a high of 52°F and light winds from the southwest.

The big news is that winter blackmouth season is in full swing. Anglers have been having good luck targeting these resident Chinook salmon, especially in Marine Areas 10 and 11. Reports from last week show decent catches around Jefferson Head, Point No Point, and Possession Bar. Most fish have been in the 5-8 pound range, with a few pushing 12-15 pounds.

For you blackmouth hunters, I'd recommend trolling with downriggers using flashers and spoons. The Green Crush flasher paired with a 3.5" Kingfisher Lite spoon in Cookies n' Cream or Irish Cream has been a hot combo. If you prefer bait, try whole or cut-plug herring behind a flasher.

Don't forget about the sea-run cutthroat trout either. They've been active in the shallows, especially on incoming tides. Casting small Clouser Minnows or Crazy Charlie flies near creek mouths and along gravelly beaches can produce some nice cutties.

For you bottom fish enthusiasts, lingcod season opens on May 1st, but you can still target rockfish in certain areas. Just make sure to check the regs before heading out.

As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying Possession Bar on the flood tide or working the edges of Quartermaster Harbor. If you're shore-bound, the fishing pier at Redondo Beach has been producing some nice blackmouth for anglers using jigs or cut herring.

Remember to grab your 2025 fishing license and salmon catch record card before heading out. Tight lines, everyone!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for March 17, 2025.

We've got some decent tides today, with a low of 1.2 feet at 10:23 AM and a high of 11.8 feet at 4:47 PM. The weather's looking pretty typical for March - partly cloudy with a chance of showers and highs around 52°F. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset will be at 7:16 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.

The big news is that the Chinook season in Marine Area 10 is still going strong. Anglers have been having good luck trolling with downriggers near Jefferson Head and Possession Bar. Green Dot and Purple Haze Yamashita squids behind flashers have been hot producers. Don't forget your Tomic plugs either - the 602 and 603 patterns in 4" size are always solid choices this time of year.

For you bank anglers, the resident Coho action has been picking up nicely. Folks casting Buzz Bombs and Rotators from the Edmonds Pier have been landing some nice silvers in the 3-5 pound range. If you're heading out that way, try to time it for the incoming tide.

Over on the Eastside, cutthroat fishing has been excellent in Lake Sammamish. Small spoons and Woolly Bugger flies have been doing the trick. A few anglers reported catching and releasing some hefty 16-18 inch cutties near Idylwood Park.

As for bait, herring is always a good bet for salmon. The orange label has been the hot ticket lately. If you're after bottomfish, squid strips on a dropper loop rig is hard to beat.

For you crabbers out there, the pots have been coming up full lately. Just remember we're in a Wednesday-Saturday only season right now.

Hot spots to check out this week: Point No Point for salmon trolling, Redondo Beach Pier for squid jigging at night, and the north end of Vashon Island for some mixed bag action.

Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.

Hey there, Puget Sound anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 16, 2025.

We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 52°F and light winds. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset will be at 7:15 PM. Tides are running moderate, with a high of 11.8 feet at 8:42 AM and a low of 1.5 feet at 3:24 PM.

The spring Chinook are starting to show up in decent numbers. Anglers have been having good luck trolling with flashers and spoons near Point No Point and Possession Bar. Green/white and blue/silver combos seem to be the hot ticket. A few boats have been limiting out with nice 12-18 pounders.

Blackmouth fishing has been steady in Marine Area 10, with most fish in the 5-8 pound range. Downriggers with whole herring or cut plug herring behind a flasher are producing well.

For you bottomfish enthusiasts, lingcod season is in full swing and the bite has been solid. Jigs and live bait near rocky structure are working great. Remember the slot limit is 26-36 inches, with a daily bag of 1 fish.

Squid jigging is still red hot at night under the lights at the Edmonds and Des Moines piers. White and glow-in-the-dark jigs are outfishing everything else.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Jeff Head for salmon or the north end of Vashon Island for lings. The tides are looking good for both areas this week.

Bait-wise, herring is always a safe bet this time of year. But don't overlook sand shrimp - they've been absolutely deadly for blackmouth lately.

For artificial offerings, I've been crushing it with Silver Horde Kingfisher spoons in the 3.5" size. The Cookies n' Cream color has been money. Ace Hi Flies behind a flasher are also producing well.

That's all for now, folks. Remember to check the regs before heading out, and tight lines!

Hey there, Puget Sound anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 15, 2025. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 52°F and light winds from the southwest. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM and sunset will be at 7:15 PM. Tides are running moderate, with a high of 11.8 feet at 8:12 AM and a low of 1.5 feet at 2:47 PM.

The salmon fishing has been heating up lately as spring Chinook are starting to push into the Sound. Anglers have been having good luck trolling with flashers and spoons near the Tacoma Narrows and off Point Defiance. Green/chartreuse and blue/silver combos seem to be the hot ticket. A few lucky boats have been limiting out with nice 10-15 pounders.

For you bottomfish enthusiasts, the lingcod bite has been solid so far. Jigs and live bait near rocky structure are producing well. Remember the slot limit is 26-36 inches, with a daily bag of 1 fish.

Squid jigging has been red hot at night under the lights at the Edmonds and Des Moines piers. White and glow-in-the-dark jigs are outfishing everything else.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Possession Bar for salmon or Blake Island for lings. The tides are looking good for both areas this week.

Bait-wise, herring is always a safe bet this time of year. But don't overlook sand shrimp - they've been absolutely deadly for blackmouth lately.

For artificial offerings, I've been crushing it with Silver Horde Kingfisher spoons in the 3.5" size. The Cookies n' Cream color has been money. Ace Hi Flies behind a flasher are also producing well.

That's all for now, folks. Remember to check the regs before heading out, and tight lines!