Puget Sound Seattle Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for the early-morning bite around Seattle.

We’re on a building tide today. Around Elliott Bay and Alki, the low hit in the early pre‑dawn, with a good incoming push through the morning and a decent high late morning to midday. Over toward Tacoma Narrows and the south Sound, expect that swing to lag a bit, but the important thing is that classic “first half of the flood” has been lining up nicely with the early light—prime time for bait to move and predators to follow.

According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, we’ve got a typical late‑spring pattern: a weak marine layer early, then partial clearing. Light south to southwest wind in the 5–10 knot range, with a little more breeze in the afternoon. Air temps topping out in the 60s, water temp in central Sound sitting in the low 50s. Sunrise is just after 5:20 a.m., sunset close to 8:50 p.m., so there’s a long window, but the most reliable action has been from first light until the sun gets on the water, then again on the evening flood.

Chinook are still mostly a release show in much of the Sound, but there’ve been decent reports of resident coho and hungry blackmouth around Possession Bar, Kingston, and the west side of Bainbridge. Local charter skippers out of Shilshole have been picking a mix of shakers, a few legal blackmouth, and some chunky resident coho in 60–120 feet, with fish suspended 20–60 feet down over deeper water. In Elliott Bay and off Alki, anglers trolling along the edge of the drop have seen modest action on coho, plus the usual dogfish when the tide slackens.

Lingcod and rockfish have been the real meat‑and‑potatoes for folks working structure. Reefs and wrecks around West Point, the Tacoma Narrows bridges, and the ledges off Point Defiance have given up solid keeper lingcod with some nice cabezon in the mix. In the ship canal and Lake Union, bass guys have been finding pre‑ and post‑spawn smallmouth stacking on rock piles and bridges, though that’s a bit off‑Sound.

For lures, keep it simple and local: 3–4 inch white or glow hootchies behind a green or purple haze flasher have been steady for coho and blackmouth. Silver or green‑splatter Coyote and Kingfisher spoons in the 3.0–3.5 size are a staple; run them 25–40 feet off the ball. When the water’s clear and bright, scale down to smaller spoons and lighter leaders. Herring patterns—both spoons and hootchies—are out‑producing anchovy patterns right now.

Bait anglers dragging whole or plug‑cut herring in a slow troll have reported the bigger bites, especially on the morning flood off Possession and Point No Point. If you’re jigging for lings, 4–6 ounce metal jigs in candlefish colors or big white curly‑tail plastics on heavy lead‑heads have been putting fish in the boat; just remember to stay tight to bottom and be ready to lose some gear to the rocks. For shore casters, 1/2 to 3/4 ounce metal jigs and small herring‑profile swimbaits are getting attention from coho, sea‑run cutthroat, and the occasional flounder around the beaches.

A couple of hot spots to circle on your chart:

First, Alki Point to Fourmile Rock—work the contour lines in 60–140 feet on the incoming tide for coho and blackmouth, especially near bait balls.

Second, Possession Bar—classic structure that’s been holding fish all spring; focus on the edges during the first push of the flood.

Remember barbless hooks, know which areas are open for what species, and check the latest emergency rules from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you launch.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for the Seattle area.

We’re sitting on a mellow spring pattern in the Sound. According to the National Weather Service, we’ve got mostly cloudy skies around Seattle, light showers drifting through, morning temps in the low 50s rising into the 60s by afternoon, and a south to southwest breeze 5–12 knots. Not nasty, but enough chop you’ll want a decent rain shell and to watch the wind-against-tide lines.

NOAA’s tide tables for Seattle show a classic spring mixed tide today: a decent morning ebb, a mid‑day low, then a strong afternoon flood. That first light ebb and the start of the afternoon flood will be your prime bite windows. Plan to be on your spots an hour before each tide swing; that’s when the bait stacks and everything wakes up.

Sunrise is right around 5:25 a.m. with sunset close to 8:45 p.m., so you’ve got a generous low‑light bracket. The best action has been right at gray light and again in the last hour before dark when the water lays down and bait comes shallow.

Resident coho and blackmouth have been spotty but worth the effort. Local reports from the marinas in Ballard and Shilshole say anglers working 80–130 feet with small spoons and hootchies have picked a mix of shakers and the occasional legal fish. Think 3-inch Coho Killers or Coyotes in green/glow, Irish cream, or white/UV, run 30–40 inches behind an 11-inch flasher in green/glow or chrome. Add scent; herring or anchovy gel has been making a difference on the slower days.

Bottomfish have been far more consistent. Inshore structure around Elliott Bay, West Point, and over toward Bainbridge is giving up solid numbers of lingcod and rockfish where open. Folks bouncing 4–6 oz leadheads tipped with whole herring or large curlytail grubs in white or motor oil are reporting steady hook‑ups, especially on the turn of the tide when the current eases enough to stay vertical. Don’t overlook metal: 2–4 oz pipe jigs and slender metal jigs in chrome or glow, yo‑yo’d just off the bottom, are pulling fish and holding up better in the current.

Pile perch and flounder are chewing for the shore crowd. Along the Seattle waterfront piers and around Edmonds and Alki, a drop‑shot rig with a bit of shrimp, clam, or small sandworm piece is all you need. Use light line, small hooks, and let the kids handle the rod; there’s been plenty of tap‑tap action.

A few squid are still hanging around in the deeper, cleaner water, but it’s tapering off. If you’re out after dark, a small pink or green jig under the lights at Edmonds or the Seattle piers can still scratch out a meal.

Hot spots to circle on your chart today:

1) West Point / Meadow Point: Work the 90–140 foot contour on the morning ebb for resident coho and blackmouth with small spoons and hootchies. When the current slacks, drop metal to the bottom and prospect for lingcod on the rocky breaks.

2) Alki Point to Lincoln Park: Troll tight to the break in 60–120 feet during the afternoon flood. Green/glow flashers with white or UV hootchies have been the ticket. In closer, shore casters tossing 1/2–1 oz metal jigs or soft plastics on jig heads are finding flounder and the occasional surprise resident coho.

Live bait isn’t really part of the program here, so frozen herring, sand shrimp, and good scent on your artificials are your best “bait.” Keep leaders light, presentations natural, and don’t be afraid to move until you see bait on the sounder; the fish are following the groceries.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for the greater Seattle area.

We’re on a building moon phase and decent moving water this morning. Around Seattle, NOAA tide tables show an early morning low followed by a solid flood pushing in through late morning, then an afternoon high and a softer evening ebb. That morning flood and the first half of the afternoon outgoing are your prime windows.

Weather-wise, local forecasts are calling for a cool marine layer at daybreak, light south to southwest breeze under 10 knots, and afternoon clearing with temps in the 60s. That’s classic spring Sound weather: overcast early, brightening later. Winds look manageable for small boats but expect a bit more chop as the day wears on, especially in the open stretches.

Sunrise is just before 5:30 a.m., sunset a little after 8:30 p.m., so you’ve got long low-light edges to work. First light and the last hour before dark are lining up nicely with that tide movement, which should perk things up for both salmon and bottomfish.

Recent reports from local charter skippers and tackle shops around Shilshole and Elliott Bay say resident coho (silvers) and a few bigger blackmouth have been picking up. Most fish are schoolie size, but there’ve been enough legal keepers to make it worth the run. Lingcod and rockfish are showing good activity on rocky structure from West Point north toward Edmonds, with a fair number of keeper lings coming on the opener stretches.

For salmon, think small baitfish patterns: 3–3.5 inch spoons in green/white, Irish cream, or cop car, fished behind an 11-inch flasher on 30–40 inches of leader. Hoochies in glow green or UV white with a strip of herring or a small herring strip teaser have been consistent. Troll 60–120 feet on the downrigger, a bit shallower at first light, then follow the bait down as the sun climbs.

If you’re soaking bait from the beach or a small skiff, herring and anchovy are still kings. Rig a cut-plug herring behind a swivel and slow-troll or mooch over bait marks, keeping your line just above the fish. On the beaches, anglers are scratching out a mix of sea‑run cutthroat and the odd early coho on olive-over-white Clousers, small sand lance patterns, and 1/4–3/8 oz metal jigs in candlefish colors. Strip fast with pauses; most hits come on the drop.

Bottomfish action has been strong on the incoming tide. Lingcod are chewing on 4–6 inch swimbaits in root beer, motor oil, or glow, bounced close to the rocks. Large curlytail grubs on 2–3 oz jigheads are a close second. For bait, whole herring, fresh squid strips, or a chunk of salmon belly will turn heads, but be ready to weed through smaller rockfish and greenling.

Two hot spots to put on your list:

1. West Point / Fourmile Rock: The edge off West Point down toward Fourmile has been producing resident coho and the occasional blackmouth. Work the contour line in 80–140 feet, trolling with the current. Watch for bait balls and birds.

2. Richmond Beach to Edmonds oil docks: Good mixed-bag stretch. Troll for salmon along the drop-off, then slide shallower to probe rocky humps for lingcod with jigs. Fish that first push of the flood or the start of the ebb for best results.

Boat traffic and pressure are lighter midweek, so if you can sneak out, do it. Keep an eye on barbless hook regulations, size limits, and marine area closures—rules change often here, and WDFW’s website or app has the latest.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling, comin' at ya from the misty shores of Seattle on this fine early May mornin', May 5th, 2026, right around 3 AM tide shift.

Weather's lookin' prime out there—NOAA's callin' for partly cloudy skies, temps hoverin' in the mid-50s overnight risin' to low 60s by afternoon, with light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots. Sunrise hits at 5:42 AM, sunset at 8:37 PM, givin' us a solid 14+ hours of daylight to chase 'em. Tides per King5 Weather are slack low right now at 3 feet, floodin' up to 11.2 feet by noon, then ebbing strong to 4.1 feet at midnight—perfect for current rips.

Fish are fired up! Salmon runs are heatin' up with chinook and coho pushin' in from the Strait, while halibut season's open and limits are gettin' filled quick. Recent WDFW reports show anglers haulin' in 20-30 lb kings off Point Defiance, pink salmon numbers climbin' post-spawn, and rockfish stackin' limits—black rockies and yelloweyes on the bite. Lingcod are aggressive in 100-200 feet, with catches up 15% from last week per Puget Sound Angler logs. Cutthroat and perch are steady in the shallows.

For lures, buzzin' with my namesake—spoons like the 4-inch Coyote or Gibbs Minnow in chartreuse are killin' salmon on the troll. Jigs with soft plastics in herring pattern for bottom bouncers. Bait-wise, fresh herring chunks or sardines on a spreader bar can't be beat for kings; pile worms or shrimp for perch and lings.

Hit these hot spots: Jefferson Head for halibut drifts in 180 feet, or the shipping lanes off Alki for trollin' salmon—structure's holdin' bait balls.

Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines!

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound fishing. It's early Sunday morning, May 3rd, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime day on the water around Seattle. Weather's shapin' up nice per NOAA—mostly sunny with highs in the mid-60s, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots, perfect for gettin' out there without gettin' tossed around.

Sunrise hit at 5:42 AM, sunset's 8:37 PM, givin' us a solid 15 hours of daylight to chase bites. Tides are key today: NOAA reports low tide at 4:12 AM (-0.2 ft), high at 11:03 AM (11.8 ft), then low again at 5:47 PM (2.1 ft). Fish the incomin' tide hard from now till noon—that's when the current stirs up the forage.

Fish activity's been hot lately. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife logs show chinook salmon runnin' strong in the Sound, with limits posted from recent charters out of Shilshole—anglers pullin' 6-10 fish days on 20-30 lb kings. Coho are mixin' in, plus pink salmon showin' early. Bottom bouncers haulin' in lingcod up to 30 lbs and rockfish limits off Possession Bar. Cutthroat trout hittin' in the shallows, and halibut season's open with some 40-pounders tagged near Jefferson Head.

For lures, my top picks: Buzz Bombs or Apex Super Mikados in chartreuse or glow for salmon—they're tearin' it up in 80-120 ft. For lings, try a 1-2 oz jighead with a Berkley PowerBait Minnow. Live bait? Herring or candlefish chunks on a spreader bar can't be beat for halibut and bottomfish.

Hot spots: Hit Elliott Bay near the shipping lanes for salmon on the tide change, or steam to Point No Point for lings and rockfish—structure there is loaded.

Stay safe, check your limits, and tight lines!

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling, comin' at ya from the misty docks of Seattle on this fine early mornin' of May 2nd, 2026. Weather's lookin' prime out there—NOAA says partly cloudy skies with temps hoverin' around 55°F at dawn, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots, and a slim chance of afternoon showers. Perfect for slinging lines without gettin' soaked. Sunrise hit at 5:42 AM, sunset's callin' it at 8:30 PM, givin' us a solid 14+ hours of daylight to chase the bite.

Tides are on point today per King5 tide charts: high at 7:18 AM pushin' 11.2 feet, low slack around 1:15 PM at 1.8 feet, then another high at 7:52 PM at 10.9 feet. Fish the incomin' tide hard, especially that mornin' flood—baitfish get stirred up, and the predators follow.

Action's been hot lately around the Sound. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports solid catches of chinook salmon up to 15 pounds off Point Defiance and Westpoint, with coho showin' too—anglers boated 20+ fish yesterday alone on the troll. Lingcod are hammerin' in 60-100 feet near Jefferson Head, limits common on fresh herring. Rockfish and blackmouth are stackin' up in Elliott Bay, and bottom bouncers pulled in flounder and sole by the bucketful. Cutthroat trout hittin' flies in the shallows near Shilshole.

For lures, stick to **Pixee spoons** in chartreuse or glow for salmon—they're killin' it right now. Jigs like the **Point Wilson Dart** in 2-4 oz for lings, hopped slow off the bottom. Best bait? Whole herring or hoochies with corn for kings; squid strips for rockfish. Live sand shrimp if you can snag 'em for perch.

Hot spots? Hit **Possession Bar** south of Whidbey for incoming tide salmon stacks, or **Meadow Point** in the Ship Canal for quick limits on resident cutthroat and perch—easy access from the beach.

Get out there safe, check your regs, and tight lines!

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling, comin' at ya from the misty shores of Seattle on this fine May 1st, 2026, at 3 AM. Dawn's breakin' soon—sunrise around 5:45 AM, sunset 'bout 8:20 PM, givin' us a solid 14+ hours of light to chase the bite. Weather's lookin' mild: partly cloudy, temps in the low 60s daytime, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots, perfect for gettin' out without gettin' soaked.

Tides today? Low slack at 4:15 AM, floodin' strong till high at 10:45 AM—prime movin' water for baitfish and predators. Fish are wakin' up with spring patterns kickin' in; salmon smolts are pushin' through, drawin' in Chinook and coho starters, plus resident cutthroat and sea-run cuts hammerin' the shallows.

Recent catches? Locals report steady limits of 5-10 lb Chinook kings near the shipping lanes, pink salmon showin' early in 40-60 feet, and Dolly Varden up to 4 lbs crashin' herring balls. Coho in the 3-6 lb range mixed in, with rockfish limits off the kelp beds. White perch and shad runs echoin' East Coast vibes, but here it's perch schools thick around pilings pullin' 20-30 fish days.

Best lures? Buzzin' topwaters like the Apex Hot Spot or Yo-Zuri crystal minnows for surface explosions on outgoing. Jig 3/4 oz Point Wilson Dart or brass spinners in pink/silver for kings—troll 'em slow at 2.5 knots. Subsurface, paddle tails on 1/2 oz heads mimic smolts perfect. Bait? Live herring or candlefish chunks on a Gamakatsu circle hook, or emerald shiners if you can snag 'em—deadstick near bottom for perch and flounder.

Hot spots? Hit Possession Bar in north Sound for kings on the flood—troll the edges. Or slide into Elliott Bay off Seattle docks for cutts and cohos castin' from shore at first light. Water's clearin' up, so sight fish the shallows.

Gear up safe, check regs, and tight lines!

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Puget Sound fishin' out of Seattle. It's April 30, 2026, 3 AM low light, and the Sound's wakin' up nice. Weather's mild—partly cloudy, temps hoverin' 48-55°F, light north winds 5-10 knots keepin' it flat for easy drifts, per NOAA forecasts. Sunrise at 6:05 AM, sunset 8:15 PM, givin' ya 14 hours of prime daylight.

Tides today: low at 3:02 AM (-1.2 ft), high 9:45 AM (11.8 ft), then droppin' low again 4:20 PM (0.5 ft)—fallin' tide mid-afternoon is gold for current-swept bites, straight from Tides.net charts.

Fish activity's heatin' with spring runoff pushin' baitfish in. Recent reports from WA DFW and angler logs show limits of **chinook salmon** rollin' in 40-80 ft off Shilshole, averaging 8-15 lbs, hittin' hard on incoming tides. **Coho** and **pink salmon** mixin' in, plus **cutthroat trout** crashin' shallows. Bottom guys pullin' **rockfish** and **lingcod** steady, 5-20 lbs, and **flounder** giggin' up near docks. Mixed bags of 10-20 fish per boat last week, best at dawn/dusk.

Top lures? Go **spoons like Gibbs Minnow** in chartreuse or glow for salmon—troll 'em 2.5-3.5 mph behind a flasher. **Buzz Bombs** or **hoochies** on downriggers for coho. Jigs like **Crippled Herring** in 4-6 oz for lings over reefs. Live bait? **Herring** or **chum** under a bobber for cutthroat; **sand shrimp** or **mud shrimp** on the bottom for flounder. Soft plastics like grubs on 1/4-oz heads nail rockfish when they go deep.

Hot spots: **Golden Gardens** beach for shore casters targetin' perch and trout—fallin' tide sweeps bait right to ya. Boat it to **Jefferson Head** in central Sound for salmon stacks in 60 ft, or **Point No Point** for lings huggin' structure.

Get out there safe, check regs, and wear your PFD.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling, comin' at ya from the Seattle docks on this fine April 29, 2026. Dawn's breakin' crisp at 6:05 AM, sunsets around 8:10 PM—plenty of daylight to chase the bite. Weather's holdin' mild, highs in the low 60s, light winds from the northwest per NOAA forecasts, with a touch of fog burnin' off by mid-mornin'. Tides are prime: low at 4:12 AM, high pushin' 11.8 feet at 10:45 AM, then droppin' to low at 5:30 PM—fish the incomin' flood for best action, as solunar charts from Tides4Fishing show high activity peaks 'round 11 AM and 6 PM.

Fish are fired up post-spring runoff. Recent reports from Washington DFW note solid catches of Chinook salmon up to 20 pounds in the Sound, coho hittin' limits off Possession Bar, and resident cutthroat cruising shallows. Lingcod are stackin' limits in 100-200 feet—anglers pulled 15-30 pounders last week near Jefferson Head. Rockfish and blackmouth are steady too, with perch pilin' up for family limits. Bottom bouncin' with herring has been deadly; herring or sardine chunks on a 2/0 circle hook rule for bait. Top lures? Buzz 'em with chartreuse spoons like Pixee or #3 Vibrax spinners for cutts, or jig 4-inch grubs in glow motor oil for lings—match the hatch with small Worden's Originals when silvers show.

Hit these hot spots: Elliott Bay's shipping lane edges for quick salmon grabs on the troll, or Point No Point for lingcod jiggin' over kelp beds. Slip 'em a live herring and hang on!

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