Puget Sound Seattle Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Puget Sound fishing report for Seattle and the surrounding waters, Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.

The fall pattern holds strong—temps are sitting in the mid-to-high 40s under a solid blanket of gray, with light south winds at 5 to 10 knots. Rain is expected, and the ceiling’s low, so layer up, grab the Gore-Tex, and expect wet decks. Sunrise was at 6:57 AM, and sunset will come early at 4:48 PM, meaning you’ve got a narrow window for prime daylight bites—especially those powerful tidal switches.

Today’s tides are working in our favor: according to NOAA, we saw a strong high around 6:49 AM (just over 11 feet), dropping to a modest low just after noon (about 5.8 feet), then a reload to a solid high at 5:32 PM (over 11 feet again). Those major swings around dawn and dinner are your ticket—predators are on the prowl when that current is moving.

Let’s talk bite. Salmon continue to steal the show. Coho are winding down, but you can still get into steady numbers, especially north Sound hotspots like Tulalip, Edmonds, and Point No Point. Average catches ran 5–8 lbs last week, with some honkers pushing double digits. The key? Late coho are grabbing glow hoochies, pink-white Buzz Bombs, and 3"–4" spoons like Coho Killers behind a dodger. If you’re seeing smaller bait, scale down to 3/4-ounce minnow jigs in silver or chartreuse—deadly in low light.

Chum salmon have ramped up—a mix of mid-teens pounders, beefy and aggressive, especially around river mouths like Chico Creek and the Puyallup. Marabou or flesh flies under a float, pink corkies with yarn, or drifting cured salmon eggs will get the job done. Don’t go light on hooks—chums are notorious for testing gear.

Lingcod action for the die-hards is still worth a shot. Target rocky structure using big white swimbaits jigged deep, or drift live sand dab if you can find’em. West Point and Alki have given up decent numbers of sole and dab, especially on herring strips fished off dropper rigs.

Steelhead are just starting to nose into the Sound tributaries. Gone Fishing Northwest says early arrivals are showing up near the river mouths—side-drifting cured roe or shrimp rigs are the move now.

If you’re out for cutthroat, stick to the beaches. Try 2–3 inch metal spoons or Buzz Bombs—root beer or chartreuse gets bonus bites. Most shore anglers are seeing 1–3 fish a session; mixed sizes but plenty of spunky fighters.

Crabbing? Pots are hauling steadier keepers around Port Madison and Quartermaster Harbor, especially on the incoming. Use salmon heads or turkey legs for best results; soak them off eel grass edges.

As for baits: herring (plug-cut or whole) is your go-to for salmon right now. On the piers or bank, cured salmon eggs and sand shrimp will put fish on the stringer. When things slow, tip a spoon or spinner with a sliver of herring for added scent.

Best bets for today’s session:

- Chico Creek mouth at the late-morning incoming tide for chum madness.

- Point No P

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Artificial Lure here with your November 10, 2025, Puget Sound fishing report, coming to you fresh from the Seattle waterfront just after sunrise. We’ve got classic fall PNW conditions—mostly clear early with just 5% cloud cover, temps starting in the high 40s and heading up to a comfortable 57°F by midday. Winds are light, hovering around 6 mph out of the south, with gusts up to 12. Water temps sit at a brisk 49°F. It’s a calm morning for anglers willing to layer up and chase those peak bites.

Sunrise hit at 7:07 am and you’ll want to be back at the dock by sunset, which creeps in early this time of year at 4:39 pm. Plan your trips around today’s tidal swings: Seattle’s high tides peak at 9:32 am (12.2 feet) and again at 7:29 pm (9.02 feet), with lows at 1:38 am and 3:28 pm. These big exchanges get the bait moving and the fish feeding. Best fishing times, according to Tideschart, are right at first light and again just after dinner, with a solid lunar window from 6:45 to 8:45 am and another bite at 7:24 to 9:24 pm tonight.

The Sound’s November smorgasbord is in full effect. Reports from local shops say blackmouth (resident Chinook) catches have improved over the last week, especially near Point No Point and Jeff Head. Most fish are in the 4–7 lb range, with the odd double-digit showing up for trollers putting in the hours. Coho are thinning, but you might still bump into a late-run silver, especially in deeper rips and current seams near Possession Bar.

Lingcod and cabezon are mostly done for the season, but the odd one turns up for folks jigging deep structure between Alki and Blake Island. Rockfish action remains steady in south Sound and under piers, especially mid-day when the tide’s pulling hardest.

Herring and anchovy schools are pushing in strong, so match the hatch! Your best producers remain 3–4” UV hoochies in green/chrome on flasher rigs, Silver Horde Coho Killers, or the good ol’ Cop Car spoons run 25–120 feet down. For moochers, plug-cut herring—fresh if you can get it—is drawing both blackmouth and the late straggler coho. Shore-bound anglers are sticking to sandworms and Gulp! grubs for flounder, perch, and the usual cast of bottom critters. Word is the greenling are still biting soft plastics tipped with shrimp near Lincoln Park.

For baits, nothing beats natural this time of year: salted herring, sand shrimp, or squid strips are working well. If you’re jigging, white or glow Z-Man StreakZ and curly-tail grubs are hot—especially first light at Shilshole and Brown’s Point.

If you’re looking for a couple of hotspots, head north to Jeff Head for trolling (watch your line angles in the tide rip), or check out the drop-offs at Edmonds Marina where the blackmouth are cruising the contour lines. Kayak anglers report solid mixed-bag action off Golden Gardens, especially on the outgoing tide.

Don’t forget—a light rain is in the afternoon forecast, so pack those layers and keep a dry bag handy. Rain on the way usually perks up that bl

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the fresh scoop from Puget Sound and the Seattle waterfront on Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

Let’s kick things off with the essentials. The **tides** are working in our favor this morning. According to Tideschart.com, we had a low tide around 12:46 a.m. at -3.15 ft, with the next **major high tide at 8:30 a.m.** peaking at 12.47 ft. That will recede to a 7.84 ft low at 2:05 p.m., followed by a modest 9.97 ft high at 6:24 p.m. Fish those early high-water transitions, especially along structured shorelines and near creek mouths.

**Sunrise hit at 7:07 a.m. and sunset will come quick at 4:40 p.m.** Plan your outings around those windows for best light and active fish. The day’s **tidal coefficient is low—only a 33 this morning—so don’t expect crazy currents, but it also means baitfish and target species are less scattered and easier to locate.**

**Weather’s classic late fall Seattle:** According to the NWS marine forecast, expect cloudy skies, 52–55° temps, and light southerly winds at 8–12 knots. That light breeze will keep the water moving enough to bring scent and lure movement alive, but won’t turn the Sound sloppy. Visibility is good, so pack both finesse and some flash.

**Fishing activity has been solid for November.** The Outdoor Line on 710 Seattle Sports reports a huge surge of returning chum in the Sound this week—over a million chums have pushed through, so local rivers and estuaries are LOADED. Along our saltwater stretches, winter blackmouth (resident chinook) action has been decent, with best catches coming at first light and again just before the afternoon drop. Some coho are still showing around Edmonds and down by Lincoln Park, but most are color-worn at this point.

If you’re bottom fishing, expect **lingcod and black rockfish** to still be hungry near the deeper reefs and rock piles. Lingcod have been hitting hard on swimbaits and herring near Alki and the Edmonds oil docks; big jigs tipped with squid or scented paddle tails are both effective and easy to fish. Wikipedia notes that **lingcod are “aggressive predators”**—they’ll slam anything flashy or moving erratically right now.

**For lures and bait:** Salmon folks are swinging 3.5-inch spoons in cop-car and Irish Cream patterns, hoochies behind chartreuse flashers, and anchovy or herring strip baits. Critical tip: Slow your troll and work those drop-offs hard at the top and bottom of the tide swings. For chums, twitching 1/2- to 3/4-oz. pink and purple jigs is the ticket. Don’t forget eggs or sand shrimp if you’re closer to the river mouths.

Crabbing has also opened up for a bonus season, especially in Marine Area 10—dungeness and red rock limits are commonplace right outside Shilshole and over by Bainbridge.

Here are a couple **hot spots** to circle:

- **Jefferson Head:** Always solid for winter blackmouth, especially on the flood tide. Work the 90–140-foot line.

- **Lincoln Park to Alki Point:** Early morning for coho and resident chinoo

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 8th Puget Sound fishing report—straight from Seattle’s salty backyard, where fall’s in full swing and the water’s busy despite that typical Northwest drizzle.

We’ve got a chilly start with the mercury sitting at 42 degrees, climbing to a high near 48 today. The sky’s socked in with heavy cloud cover, and there’s a light rain falling off and on, just enough to keep your rain gear honest. Winds are mild at 6 mph, so sound-crossings should be easy on the hull. The water temp’s a consistent 54 degrees—not bad for November. Humidity’s high, so expect your guides to fog up a bit if you’re drifting out there before sunrise.

Sunrise at 7:47 am gives you a decent window for a hot early bite, and sunset wraps up at 5:59 pm. Today’s tide swings set up well for mid-morning and late-afternoon action. High tide hits at 10:59 am (9.15 ft), dropping to a low at 3:51 pm (7.61 ft), then another high at 6:56 pm (8.14 ft). Prime fishing times fall from 4:26 to 6:26 am and then again 4:58 to 6:58 pm, aligning nicely with the lunar influence. That’s when you’ll want your bait in the water—especially around structure or current rips.

Salmon is still king here. Recent catch reports from area charters and the docks point to solid numbers of **coho (silver) and a few quality late-run chinook**. Shore and pier anglers at places like Edmonds and Shilshole have been reporting steady coho action—most fish between 6 and 10 pounds, with the occasional jack running smaller. Keep an eye out for those showy jumps and, of course, the classic acrobatics when a coho hits the deck. Chinook are hanging deeper, usually in 40-70 feet, so get your presentations down.

If you’re out in a small boat, try the **west side of Bainbridge Island**—Yeomalt Point, Restoration Point—or the **south end of Whidbey at Possession Bar**. Shore pounders, the Seattle piers are a great bet, especially early or late incoming tide; don’t overlook Seacrest and the Elliott Bay piers.

Best lure report for today: coho continue to crush **3.5” spoons (Coho Killer, Kingfisher) in cop car and green/glow patterns**, trolled 25-45 feet down behind a small flasher. Herring—whole or strip—rigged behind a green or UV flasher is also putting fish on deck, especially for chinook. For the early birds or when the bite gets touchy, switch to hootchies (white or green) with scent; that’s been the ticket lately. Don’t forget the herring oil, especially in today’s rain.

Other notable catches: Blackmouth (resident chinook) are showing as the fall transitions to winter, with a few shorts but some keepers reported down at Point Defiance and Elliott Bay. Chum salmon are pushing in and can be surprisingly feisty—try pink jigs or chartreuse marabou under a float in the creeks and estuaries for some bonus action.

The bait shop chatter is all about the squid, too; the Elliott Bay and Edmonds piers are seeing nightly limits, so pack your squid jigs and headlam

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This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Friday, November 7th, 2025 Puget Sound fishing report, live from Seattle.

We finally get a breather after this week’s rowdy conditions. Last night brought lingering showers, gusty southern winds, hail, and even a few lightning flashes across the Sound. Storm drains had a hard time keeping up, leaving some standing water about, but thankfully, the weather’s mellowing into the weekend. According to KOMO News, we’re heading into a stretch of partly sunny, crisp autumn days starting today—with morning fog possible, especially in the south Sound. Expect highs in the low 50s, lows edging into the 40s, and light southerly winds around 5 to 10 knots. The sky will show off sunrise at 7:01 AM and sunset at 4:41 PM.

Tide tables from NOAA have us riding a mixed tide today: low at 6:03 AM (0.46 feet) and 5:30 PM (0.43 feet), highs at 11:14 AM (2.59 feet) and 11:09 PM (3.02 feet). That means solid current movement late morning through noon and again just before dark.

All that recent wind and rain has stirred the water, but fishing action is picking up as things settle. Reports from local guides and tackle shops say blackmouth (resident Chinook) have started showing across mid-Sound—Elliott Bay and Shilshole are giving up keeper fish for those running flasher-hoochie combos right along the drop-offs in 120-180 feet of water. Green and chartreuse are the hot colors after all this rain and cloudy water. Scent up your lures; herring strips or a dab of anise oil is bringing more hits, according to regulars at Ballard’s docks.

The migrating chum salmon are plugging through the northern Sound—try Point No Point and the Edmonds oil docks. Most folks throwing purple/chartreuse Vibrax spinners or pitching cut-plug herring under a float are scoring as the tide builds. Some surprisingly bright coho are still straggling in at the beach, with a few late hatchery silvers grabbing 2.5" pink/white Buzz Bombs at Lincoln Park and the west side of Alki.

Lingcod and cabezon action is slowing as temperatures drop—still, seasoned anglers tossing white curly tail jigs around the breakwaters at Shilshole and the pilings off Pier 86 have picked up a few decent fish near slack tide.

For bottom fishing, Elliott Bay and the mouth of the Duwamish are best for flounder and true cod. Try a drop-shot rig with sandworms or shrimp bits—small hooks, light gear, and a slack tide window for the most bites.

Crabbing is closed now for most areas around Seattle, but shrimpers are having some luck with spot prawns in deeper troughs out by Kingston when the weather lets up.

If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots to try this weekend, don’t pass up:

- **Point Wells**—good blackmouth action on the outgoing morning tide, with anglers trolling 3-inch silver/green spoon setups running just off bottom.

- **West Seattle’s Lincoln Park shoreline**—beach casters have nabbed both coho and chums during morning twilight, especially at the mouth of Fauntle

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This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Thursday, November 6th, 2025. The sun popped up at 7:02 this morning, and we'll see it set early at 4:44 this afternoon. Short days and damp air—that’s November fishing in Seattle.

Weather-wise, the marine zone is under a Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM, courtesy of the National Weather Service. Southerly winds are gusting up to 20 knots and there’s a steady drizzle with the thermometer hovering in the upper 40s.

For tides, we’re seeing a big swing: high tide hit at 5:38 am with 12.4 feet, then the ebb drops to a low at 11:03 am, back up to a high around 4:04 pm, before crashing way down to -3.64 feet near 11:10 tonight. With that kind of exchange, the morning flood and afternoon ebb both give you prime opportunities to target feeding fish as moving water stirs up the bait[Seattle Puget Sound tide charts].

Fish are active. Local podcasts are buzzing about coho, chum, and lingcod stacking up all across central and southern Puget Sound, taking full advantage of the rain and cool temps. The chum have been thick in the usual drainages—Green River, Puyallup, and around Point Defiance. Bank anglers are finding coho from the piers at Edmonds and Shilshole early and late, especially on the outgoing tide[Puget Sound fishing report, Nov 5, 2025].

Boat anglers report solid numbers too, hooking into chrome-bright coho averaging 5–8 pounds, with some approaching double digits. Lingcod action has picked up down by Tacoma Narrows and the rock piles around West Point, where jigging in 60–120 feet puts toothy ones in the net[Puget Sound fishing report, Nov 5, 2025].

As for hot lures and bait, the verdict is pretty clear: chartreuse Vibrax spinners, pink hoochies, and Buzz Bombs are all taking coho, especially when tipped with a strip of herring or squid. Chum are slamming purple and green yarn flies and marabou jigs fished under a float; add a little scent for best results. Lingcod want big soft plastics bounced off the bottom—think curlytail grubs in white or blue, rigged on 2- to 4-ounce heads[Gone Fishing Northwest, Nov 5, 2025].

If you're after a specific bite:

- For coho, look to the ship canal mouth, Meadow Point, or the mouth of the Duwamish on the early flood.

- Target chum in the tidal reaches below the Puyallup or in Quilcene Bay, where fresh arrivals are still pushing through.

- Lingcod are staging around Dolphin Point and the Alki reefs—bring stout tackle.

Tulalip Bay has lit up with a hot bite recently, drawing crowds but still giving up quick limits in the morning if you can beat the wind and rain. The most productive times are that first light bite on the incoming or right as the ebb starts flowing out. Best baits up north? Herring strips on a dropper or trolling with a UV flasher and Ace-Hi Fly[Tulalip Fishing Report].

One more thing—the tidal coefficient today is pretty low, meaning weaker current and more subtle water movement during slack. That means it’s even more importa

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Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Today’s sunrise in Seattle hit at 6:59am, and sunset’s dropping early at 4:45pm, signaling real November action on the Sound. We’re working with a big morning high tide at 4:44am, peaking around 11.6 feet, then sliding into a mid-morning low at 10:08am (5.8 feet), before another high at 3:20pm. That evening ebb will be prime for shore-based casting and squid jigging, with the late dusk bringing those squid in close[10].

Weather’s classic fall Puget Sound—expect cool temps in the mid-40s to low-50s, persistent cloud cover, and light northwest wind at 10 knots. Rain is spotty but not drenching, just enough to remind you it's proper Seattle fishing weather according to the National Weather Service.

Salmon chatter is quiet. Puget Sound Anglers note the closure of most salmon fishing, lining up with recent reports showing sparse Chinook returns and most local runs below recovery targets. Biologists—and some hungry southern resident orcas—are still waiting for better numbers. If you’re out for salmon, focus on river mouths where late chum sometimes show, but don’t expect much. Chinook are down, and recent surveys from the Center for Whale Research underscore their importance, not only to anglers but also to orca survival. If you do find one, count it a win and snap a pic for the boat log.

Squid jigging is the biggest November draw right now. Evenings around the Edmonds pier and downtown Seattle lights are firing up, especially on the incoming tide after sunset. Classic jigs in pink, green, or glow are top producers—drop ‘em under the lights and bounce gently off bottom for best results. Reports from Puget Sound Anglers say numbers are solid, with buckets filling up after dusk, especially on calm nights[6].

Bottom fishing’s a reliable fallback, with plenty of ratfish, flounder, and dogfish on tap. “Salish Current” reports ratfish are almost an accidental certainty when bouncing bait along the bottom. If you’re after flounder or sole, stick with a high-low rig baited with herring strips or squid; offshore structure near West Point and Shilshole always delivers steady action. The ratfish, bizarre as they are, make up the bulk catches on trawl surveys, so don't be surprised by their frequency.

Crabbing’s closed in most spots, but don’t forget the clamming. WDFW has razor clam digs running daily through the ninth at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, and Mocrocks; Puget Sound beaches aren’t open, but the tides are right for checking legal locations. Check toxin levels before heading out—domoic acid closures are still in effect depending on last-minute tests[3].

Today’s hot spots:

- **Edmonds Pier:** Squid action after dark. Lure up with pink and glow jigs for best results.

- **Elliott Bay:** Early morning and late afternoon for mixed flounder and ratfish. Use herring or squid strips near the grain terminal pilings.

- **Shilshole Marina breakwater:** Good bets for bottom

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Artificial Lure with your Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Puget Sound fishing report, coming at you local and live from rainy Seattle.

Sunrise this morning was at 6:49 am with sunset at 4:45 pm, so anglers have just about 10 hours of daylight to get their lines in. The tides are swinging nicely: we saw a low at 4:45 am down to -0.7 feet, and expect a high hitting around 1:26 pm peaking near 7.9 feet. The prime bite window today is late morning into early afternoon, with solid tidal push and lunar rise stacking the deck just right—especially between 9:45 and noon, plan your casts accordingly according to local tide charts and NOAA.

Weather is signature November Sound: steady rain, full-on cloud cover, and a cool 54°F. Winds are gentle, under 5 knots from the east, and humidity is near-total. Water temps are holding cold at about 49°F, so rain gear and some fingerless gloves will keep you fishing comfortably. The marine forecast from the National Data Buoy Center echoes the local chatter—expect rain all day, with barely a ripple at 2 feet or less on the water.

Despite the chill, fish activity remains solid. Late-run **coho salmon** are still rolling through—recent reports from Edmonds Pier and Shilshole Bay have been packed with locals picking up silvers averaging 4 to 8 pounds. Bank and kayak anglers are reporting daily limits if you hit the right tide, with some bonus **blackmouth chinook** (immature kings) caught outside Elliott Bay. Evergreen shorelines like Lighthouse Park and the Tacoma Narrows are giving up mixed bags: expect **flounder, true cod, and rockfish** for those working drop-shot rigs or bait along the bottom.

South Sound—Point Defiance and the mouth of the Duwamish—has seen a bump in **sea-run cutthroat** and occasional bullhead. According to Gone Fishing Northwest, bullhead schools are moving shallow this week with the temperature drop.

As for lures and bait, today’s theme is downsized and bold. With stained water and low light, **3-inch chartreuse and pink hoochies** with flash skirts are crushing coho. For cutthroat, classic **Dick Nites** or minnow-profile soft plastics—the Sand Lance swimbaits—are getting solid strikes. Trollers are having best luck slow-rolling **fresh herring strips**, while bait anglers around Mukilteo and Alki are seeing action with **sand shrimp under a float**. For bottom fish, nightcrawlers and squid chunks are the ticket.

If you want to maximize your odds, target these two hotspots:

- **Shilshole Bay Marina Breakwater**: Coho and blackmouth are holding deep and mid-depth. Metal spoons jigged vertically or mooched cut-plug herring have been the go-to.

- **Edmonds Pier**: Dawn to mid-morning is best for salmon; try a blood-red spinner blade tipped with shrimp for a fast bite.

Keep an eye out—nearly all of the region’s endangered Southern Resident killer whales were spotted off Vashon Island this weekend. As CBS News and the Center for Whale Research note, it’s crucial to fish with care—use barbless h

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Artificial Lure here, reporting live for Monday, November 3, 2025, with your Puget Sound fishing roundup.

We kicked off the day with a sunrise at 6:48 am and expect the sunset to hit at 4:45 pm, giving us a crisp 10 hours of daylight on the water according to local tide charts and NOAA. Tidal movement is moderate today: low tide swung through early at about 4:45 am (around -0.7 ft), with the next high cresting at 1:26 pm, reaching about 7.9 ft. That means best fishing windows fall late morning and early afternoon, especially from 9:48 am to 11:48 am coinciding with the lunar influence.

The weather? Classic fall Seattle damp—steady light rain punctuated by total cloud cover, temp around 54°F, winds gentle at 4 mph, humidity near 99%. Water temps are chilly at 49°F, so dress for wet, cool conditions and don’t forget those rain layers.

Fish activity in the Sound is steady; late-season coho salmon are still being taken, though they’re getting smart, so presentation counts. Locals report solid action near Edmonds Pier and down at Shilshole Bay, with bank anglers and kayak fishing both producing. Puget Sound Beach Fishing maps confirm these spots as reliable access points for chinook and coho, while the Duwamish mouth and Point Defiance in Tacoma are showing some surging sea-run cutthroat and bullhead schools this week, too, per Gone Fishing Northwest’s latest updates.

Catch counts for the weekend leaned into silver: several boats reported limits of coho averaging 4–8 pounds, with an occasional blackmouth chinook in the mix, especially outside Elliott Bay. Evergreen shoreline regulars have been scoring mixed bags—flounder, true cod, and rockfish showing up for those working drop-shot rigs off Tacoma Narrows and Lighthouse Park.

On lures and bait, the ticket today is downsizing. With murky water and low light, chartreuse and pink 3” hoochies rigged with a twinkle skirt are reliable for salmon. For cutthroat, minnow-profile soft plastics, like the classic Dick Nite or Sand Lance swimbaits, are turning heads. Don’t ignore bait: fresh herring strips trolled slow or sand shrimp under a float are producing around Mukilteo and Alki. Bank anglers swear by nightcrawlers for flounder and perch.

Two hotspots to hit:

- **Shilshole Bay Marina Breakwater**: Coho and blackmouth are staging for out-migration; jigging with metal spoons and mooching cut-plug herring have been hot.

- **Edmonds Pier**: Morning bite is best for salmon, with blood-red spinner blades paired with shrimp-tipped hooks.

Pay attention to conservation—the Southern Resident killer whales are still hanging in the Sound, only 73 left per CBS News and conservation reports. Their fate is tied to salmon success, so mind closures, use barbless hooks, and handle wild fish with kid gloves.

That wraps it for today’s Puget Sound fishing report—thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Sunday morning report for Puget Sound and the Seattle waterfront, November 2nd, 2025. The sun popped up right at 6:55 a.m., with sunset rolling in at 4:49 p.m., giving us just shy of 10 hours of daylight to put lines in the water before things get dark and chilly. Weather’s on the classic fall side: low 40s early, mid-50s for the high if we’re lucky, mostly cloudy and a light south breeze at 5–10 knots according to the Marine Weather Service, but no major storms rolling through.

Tides are moving in steady cycles today. Our highs are at 1:47 a.m. (8.8 feet) and a heavier 1:58 p.m. (11.7 feet). Lows hit at 7:35 a.m. (2.1 feet) and 8:37 p.m. (1.6 feet), so prime bites will cluster around the early morning ebb and the afternoon fill—watch those transitions for heavy movement. The tidal coefficient sits pretty low through the morning, which means smaller currents and subtle swings, so finesse and slow presentations will get more attention.

The big story on the saltwater lately has been the burst of late-season coho rolling south, with anglers seeing solid numbers around Elliott Bay, Shilshole, and down toward Tacoma’s harbors. Reports from The Outdoor Line and local forums back this up, with most boats tacking on at least a couple nice silvers per trip. Blackmouth (resident chinook) action has begun to pick up as water cools, especially off West Point and further out near Kingston, though most keepers are just under 10 pounds. Lingcod season’s closed now, but plenty of folks are switching to fall flounder and sole near the shallows off Des Moines and Alki.

Pier anglers have found dependable catch rates for surf perch and smaller flatfish using bits of sand shrimp and clam, especially around the downtown piers. Squid jigging off the piers after sunset has been red hot the last few evenings—classic pink and glow tube jigs are the consistent winners for getting buckets filled.

If you’re chasing coho, go with a 3-inch silver or blue-green spoon—Coho Killers and Needlefish have been the top hardware, trolled behind a seven-ounce sinker from 40 to 80 feet deep. Herring strips rigged with a small dodger are also drawing strikes in the morning on a slow troll. For blackmouth, small chrome-plated hoochies and white glow flashers are the ticket, with downriggers set tight to the bottom contours off West Point and Restoration Point.

Hot spots worth a mention today:

- **Elliott Bay**: Trollers are finding action near the ferry lanes and terminal piers, especially from dawn till 9 a.m.

- **Shilshole Marina**: Deep water off the breakwall’s been productive for coho and blackmouth, and the public fishing pier sees steady squid catches after dark.

- **Des Moines Marina**: Surprising numbers of flounder and sole within an hour after the morning low tide.

Bait selection is all about matching the hatch: cut-plug herring is still unbeatable for boaters. Bank anglers should stick with sand shrimp, clam bits, or natural-colored

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