Puget Sound, Washington Fishing Report Today

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel in the Salish Sea. It's a crisp winter morning here in Puget Sound on January 18th, 2026, and we're lookin' at calm conditions perfect for gettin' out there. National Weather Service says north winds around 5 knots today, waves 2 feet or less, with patchy fog possible overnight—easy day on the water, no drama.

Sunrise hit about 7:50 AM, sunset around 4:40 PM, givin' us a solid window. Tideschart.com reports low tide at 12:38 AM (-2.43 ft), high at 8:25 AM (10.99 ft), then low 1:43 PM (7.25 ft) and high 5:51 PM (9.02 ft). Best bites align with major times: 6:45-8:45 AM opposing lunar transit and 7:24-9:24 PM lunar transit—hit those hard.

Fish are active despite the chill. The Outdoor Line's latest roundup from Port of Everett talks hot salmon reports, with folks hammerin' 'em on downriggers. Triploid trout and walleye whites are on fire too, per Austin Moser. Recent catches include chinook and coho salmon, perch by the dozens usin' bobber and bait over weeds (Gone Fishing NW tips), and Dungeness crab pots fillin' up. Pink salmon drifts with Dick Nite rigs are still payin' off from fall runs.

For lures, go Puget Sound salmon trollin' tackle like spoons and plugs from Franks Bait and Tackle—flashy stuff in chartreuse or glow. Live bait? Herring or shrimp chunks on a spreader bar for salmon; worms or shrimp for perch and bottom dwellers. Ray's Bait pros swear by it.

Hot spots today: Jefferson Head off Whidbey for salmon trollin', and Port Orchard narrows for perch and crab—tides rip there, so time it right.

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# Puget Sound Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for Puget Sound.

We're looking at excellent conditions out there today. The marine forecast shows light north winds around five knots with waves staying around two feet or less—basically glassy conditions if you're heading out from Seattle or Bremerton. Perfect for getting around and reading the water.

Tide-wise, we've got a favorable day ahead. High tide came in early this morning, and we're heading toward a low around mid-afternoon, which means current's going to be moving through those channels and around the islands. That's when the baitfish get active and the bigger predators come feeding.

Water conditions look prime for Dungeness crab if you're thinking about dropping pots, plus we typically see solid coho and pink salmon action this time of year in the Sound. Based on recent activity, Chinook are around too—they've been showing up in trolling reports, so if you're running gear, keep your eyes sharp.

For lures, stick with your standard small spoons and shrimp imitations for the salmon—silver and chartreuse patterns are money in January. If you're bottom fishing for crab, fresh squid or herring in your pots will bring them in. For live bait, fresh herring stripped or whole is your go-to for nearly everything swimming out here.

Hot spots worth your time: the Bainbridge Island channel has been consistent, and head south toward Vashon if you want less boat traffic and solid structure for bigger fish.

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**Puget Sound Fishing Report – Friday Morning**

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your local Puget Sound fishing update.

We're in the thick of winter steelhead season, and conditions are shaping up nicely for the weekend ahead. According to NOAA tide predictions, today we've got a low tide at 4:45 AM and a high tide at 10:44 AM, with another low coming in at 5:40 PM. The National Weather Service is calling for light northerly winds around 5 to 10 knots with waves around 2 feet or less—excellent conditions for getting out on the water. We're looking at sunrise around 7:07 AM and sunset at 4:39 PM, so you've got your window.

Water temperature is running around 49 degrees according to the marine forecast, which is typical for this time of year. Winter steelhead are active right now, and if you're targeting them, bobber dogging continues to be one of the most effective methods used throughout the Pacific Northwest. The recent Oregon fishing report indicates that steelhead fishing is heating up across the region, and most rivers are shaping up nicely for this weekend.

For hot spots around Puget Sound, focus on the deeper channels and current breaks where steelhead tend to hold in winter. The Bellingham area offers excellent access to productive waters if you're looking to venture north toward the Sound.

If you're going out, make sure you've got your 2026 fishing license and any necessary tags in hand. Conditions are solid, and the fishing window is open.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel in the Puget Sound. It's January 14th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the year with some classic winter fishin' action. Sunrise hit around 7:50 AM, sunset's comin' at 4:35 PM per tides4fishing.com charts—plenty of daylight to wet a line before the chill sets in.

Tides today in Seattle are prime: low at 5:54 AM (2.8 ft), high at 1:03 PM (11.5 ft), low again at 7:53 PM (3.0 ft), straight from NOAA Tides & Currents. Fish the incoming around mid-mornin' and the outgoing evening slack for best bites—solunar periods peak 6-8 AM and 7-9 PM, callin' it average but solid.

Weather's lookin' cooperative: partly cloudy, light winds 5-10 knots from the south, temps hoverin' 38-45°F accordin' to marine.weather.gov forecast for Puget Sound. Bundle up, but no blowin' gales to chase ya off the water.

Fish activity's steady post-holidays. WDFW's surveyin' crabbers in Eastern Straits, San Juans, and Admiralty Inlet after strong 2025 Dungeness hauls—Dungies are thick, so pots are hot. Salmon-wise, no huge runs yet, but winter steelhead are showin' in coastal tribs per NWSportsmanMag, and Puget's holdin' resident coho and cutthroat. Recent reports from GoneFishingNW note coho grabbin' pink hoochies and buzz bombs, with glow jigs lightin' up squid night bites in 1/3oz and 1/5oz sizes. Anglers pulled limits of rockfish and lingcod last season, ODFW uppin' bags to 4 rockfish and 3 lings for '26.

Best lures? Glow-in-the-dark jigs for squid and deep dwellers, pink hoochies rigged with Buzz Bombs for coho—troll 'em slow at 1.5-2.5 mph. For bait, herring strips or shrimp for bottomfish, sand shrimp on a jig for perch and flounder. Chinook holdovers like Brennan's A-Abs if springs linger.

Hit these hot spots: Point Vashon for tidal rips and coho, or Eagle Harbor off Bainbridge for structured squid and rockfish drops. Launch early, watch those new 2026 fees from WDFW.

Tight lines, stay safe out there!

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Puget Sound fishin' report for Monday, January 12th, 2026. Sun's risin' around 7:10 AM and settin' by 4:35 PM, givin' us about 9.5 hours of daylight. Weather's lookin' damp—south winds 10-20 knots, rain likely, waves 2-3 feet, temps hoverin' 49-57°F with water at 49°F. Small Craft Advisory was on early, so bundle up and watch those gusts.

Tides today per Tideschart and NOAA: Low around 3:39 AM at 0.3 feet, high at 11:36 AM hittin' 11.6 feet, then low 6:11 PM at 5.7 feet, high 10:27 PM at 7.8 feet. Best bite windows? Major from 6:45-8:45 AM opposin' lunar transit and 7:24-9:24 PM lunar transit; minors 11:54 AM-12:54 PM moonset and 7:54-8:54 PM moonrise. Average day overall, but fish'll feed on those moves.

Fish activity's pickin' up in the winter chill—recent reports from Gone Fishing NW show limits of Dungeness crab pots full, plus pink salmon scrappers hittin' shore and boat rigs. Chinook makin' winter runs in spots like Lake Washington bleedover, trout trollin' hot too. Amounts? Steady catches: 10-20 crab per pot, handfuls of pinks and chums daily, occasional blackmouth salmon.

Top lures: Moonshine Dodgers flashin' for salmon, Luhr Jensen Jet Divers at 30 feet for deep trolls, 2-hook sockeye setups. Bait? Herring strips or crab pots with herring/chicken legs. Troll slow in 40-80 feet near drop-offs.

Hot spots: Hit Possession Bar off Whidbey for salmon, or Yukon Harbor for crab—currents rip there on the flood.

Stay safe out there, rig tight, and hook 'em up!

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We’re sitting on a classic winter pattern in the Sound: gray skies, light southerlies, and a tide that wants you on the water early and late. According to NOAA’s Puget Sound marine forecast, winds are running south 5 to 15 knots with waves 2 feet or less, plus on-and-off rain, so it’s fishable but dress for a wet ride. The tide tables for central Puget Sound show a solid morning high pushing into the low teens, then draining off through mid‑day before building again toward evening, giving you good current windows around both changes.

Sunrise is right around 7:10 a.m. with sunset a little before 4:40 p.m., so your “work day” on the water is short. That low winter sun, combined with today’s solunar forecast from sites like Tideschart and Tides4Fishing, lines up best action around first light and the last couple hours before dark, with a decent mid‑day bump as the moon moves.

Water temps are hovering in the upper 40s, which means blackmouth and resident coho are plenty active but not sprinting. You don’t need to rip gear; slower trolls and subtle jigs are getting bit. Reports this week out of Elliott Bay, Bainbridge, and down toward Point Defiance have been steady: mostly legal blackmouth in the 22–26 inch range with some shakers, plus a sprinkling of feisty 14–18 inch resident coho, and good limits of Dungeness for the folks dropping pots on the edges of the channels. Local tackle shops around Seattle and Tacoma are also talking about sea‑run cutthroat along the beaches, especially on the outgoing.

Best producers for salmon have been tight gear: 3–3.5 inch spoons in green/glow, Irish cream, and cop car patterns behind a green or purple UV flasher, trolled 80–140 feet in 120–180 feet of water. Hoochie and Ace Hi‑style flies in green/white or purple haze with a short leader are working when the bait is thick. For jigging, think 2–3 ounce metal jigs in candlefish colors, worked just off bottom on the flood. If you’re chasing cutts from the beach, small olive and white clousers, 1/4‑ounce Kastmasters, and little sand‑lance style plastics are money.

If you’re soaking bait, herring and anchovy strips are still king for blackmouth—run them tight‑rolling behind a flasher or mooched slowly on the edges of the rips. For crab, fresh salmon heads, rockfish frames, or oily bait combos are outfishing chicken right now.

A couple of hot spots to key on today:

• Elliott Bay and the edges off West Point: work the contour lines and bait balls on that morning high and early drop, especially along the shipping lanes.

• South Sound around Point Defiance and the Narrows: classic blackmouth water—fish the bottom 10–20 feet on the flood and set crab gear on the edges of the channel.

Inside waters like Rich Passage and Yukon Harbor are good backups if the wind comes up; they’ve been quietly giving up a mix of undersized and keeper blackmouth plus some solid crab.

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We’re in that classic mid‑winter groove on the Sound: chilly, gray, and plenty fishable if you pick your windows and fish slow. Light northerlies and small waves are forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal according to the National Weather Service marine forecast, so inside waters look manageable, but keep an eye on updates if you’re crossing big fetch.

Tides are running moderate today. Seattle tide tables show a pre‑dawn low, a strong mid‑morning high around 12 feet, then an afternoon drop to about 7–8 feet, followed by an evening high. Those mid‑morning and dusk pushes are your best bet to see bait and predators slide up onto structure.

Sunrise is right around 7:45 a.m. with sunset about 4:35 p.m. That gives you a pretty tight daylight window, and when you stack that with solunar tables calling for a solid major bite early this morning and another one around sunset, plan to be on your spot, lines in, when the current starts to move.

Fishing activity has been decent for January. Marine Area 10 and 11 moochers and trollers have been picking up legal resident blackmouth, mostly cookie‑cutter 4–6 pound fish with a few bigger keepers mixed in. Most of the reports this week mention scattered fish rather than big concentrations, so cover water. South Sound has also given up some eater‑size ling off deeper rock and wrecks where seasons allow, and there’s been steady action on flounder and sole for folks drifting sand flats. Crabbing’s wrapped in many places, but the folks with leftover gear checks in legal areas are still finding a few late Dungeness and plenty of reds.

For lures, this is a match‑the‑bait week. Most blackmouth are spitting up 3–4 inch herring and candlefish. Run a 3–3.5 inch glow or green‑splatter hoochie behind an 11‑inch flasher, or a small Kingfisher‑style spoon in Irish Cream, Herring Aid, or Green Glow 32–40 inches behind the flasher. Keep it tight to the bottom—10–15 feet off the deck—and troll 2.0–2.5 knots on the GPS. If you’re mooching, frozen herring or strip baits, slow, wide circles, and lots of patience. For shore anglers, 1/2‑ounce metal like dart‑style jigs or small epoxy jigs in pearl, candlefish, or herring patterns work well around rips and drop‑offs; add a bit of squid or shrimp if you’re soaking bait for flounder.

Best bait this week: plug‑cut herring, anchovy‑pattern baits, and strips for salmon; scented sand shrimp or clam necks on small hooks for bottomfish. If you’re prospecting near eelgrass or shell beds on a slower tide, a simple high‑low rig with chunks of herring will keep you busy with flounder and the occasional surprise.

Couple of hot spots to circle on your chart:

– Jeff Head and the east side humps have been quietly giving up legal blackmouth for trollers working 120–180 feet with small spoons near the bottom.

– Point Defiance to the Clay Banks in Area 11 has produced consistent winter chinook plus some decent bottomfish for those

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We’ve got a classic winter pattern on the Sound: cool, gray, and fishable if you pick your windows. The National Weather Service marine forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal calls for southwesterlies 15 to 20 knots early, easing to 10–15 later, with wind waves dropping from about 3 feet to 2 feet or less and on‑and‑off showers. Plan on a chilly, damp ride and keep an eye on those squalls.

According to NOAA’s Seattle tide predictions, we’re on a strong morning flood. Low hits around 1:40 a.m., then a solid high around 8:45 a.m. just over 12 feet, followed by an afternoon ebb into mid‑afternoon low. That big morning push sets up classic winter bait funnels on points and ledges. Tides4Fishing lists the prime solunar bite window right around first light through the end of that morning flood, with a secondary push near dusk.

Sunrise in Seattle this time of year is just after 8 a.m., sunset just before 4:30 p.m., so you get a nice overlap: first light lining up with that late‑stage morning flood. That’s when the better fish are chewing.

On to the catching. Local crews have been quietly picking at resident blackmouth chinook in Marine Areas 10 and 11—nothing wide open, but enough 4–8‑pound fish to keep it interesting. Most of the action has been 80–140 feet down over 120–200 feet of water, working classic humps and edges. Shaker ratio is still high, so be ready to release a bunch.

Best producers have been:

- Small glow or UV **3–3.5" spoons** in herring or cop‑car patterns behind an 11" flasher.

- **Hoochie–spoon combos** and slim profile spoons when the bait is tiny.

- Trolled cut‑plug herring still works when you can keep it spinning slow and tight near bottom.

According to several Puget Sound charter reports, Resident coho are popping up in open water from Jefferson Head down toward Kingston and Mid‑Channel Bank, mostly smaller fish but great for action. Run 2–2.5" spoons or mini hoochies 25–60 feet down, 3.0–3.5 knots, staying on the bait balls.

In the salt chuck, winter perch and flounder are steady for folks bouncing small bait‑tipped jigs on soft flats near Everett, Des Moines, and around Vashon. Bits of shrimp, squid strips, or sandworms on drop‑shot or Carolina rigs will keep rods bending.

For those working the piers, squid reports have tapered from peak, but you can still scratch out a meal in the dark at Edmonds, Des Moines, and Seattle waterfront piers. Go with 2.5–3.0 glow jigs under a light, slow lifts and drops, focus on the top half of the water early in the evening and deeper later.

A couple of hot spots to keep on your short list:

- **Jefferson Head / Kingston line (Area 10):** Good blackmouth structure on that morning flood; drag gear just off bottom on the up‑current side of the hump.

- **Point Defiance / Dalco Pass (Area 11):** Classic winter blackmouth water—work the slag pile and outer edges on the last of the flood and first of the ebb.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Puget Sound fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores on this crisp January 7th, 2026, at 8:23 AM. Winter's grip is on, but the bite's still kickin' if ya know where to cast.

Weather's a mixed bag—National Weather Service says southwest winds at 20-25 knots tonight with waves 2-4 feet and a chance of rain, so bundle up and watch for small craft advisories lingerin' from yesterday. Sunrise hit around 7:55 AM, sunset 'bout 4:40 PM per Tides4Fishing charts—short days mean prime low-light action.

Tides in Seattle today: high at 6:35 AM reachin' 12.4 feet, low 11:53 AM at 7.3 feet, high again 4:47 PM at 11.7 feet, droppin' to midnight low around -3.7 feet tomorrow. Fish the incoming tides hard, especially major bites from 6:45-8:45 AM (we're in it now!) and 7:24-9:24 PM lunar transits, says Tideschart.

Fish activity's solid post-holiday—pink salmon schools were hammerin' Duwamish River bridges last fall, millions returnin' per angler reports, flashin' chrome through the murk. Winter lingers with bottom-dwellers: rockfish, lingcod, and squid on the prowl. Limits reported near Bainbridge, with Dungeness crab pots fillin' fast per Gone Fishing NW tips. Sockeye whispers from Baker River eDNA samples via Northwest Treaty Tribes.

Best lures? Glow-in-the-dark 12-claw squid jigs for night hunts, Otori Puget Sound Pounder jigs in UV glow for jiggin' bottom fish, and simple spinners mimickin' small baitfish. Live bait? Herring strips or crab chunks on the rig—can't beat naturals in these currents.

Hot spots: Hit Harbor Island bridge for combat-style pink chasers if any stragglers hang, or Eagle Harbor off Bainbridge for calmer jiggin' and crab. Stay safe out there, check regs.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Puget Sound angling guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp Monday mornin', January 5th, 2026. Skies are partly cloudy with light winds out of the north at 5-10 knots, temps hoverin' around 42 degrees—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water, per the National Weather Service forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal. Sunrise kicked off at 7:58 AM, sunset's at 4:30 PM, givin' us a solid 8.5 hours of daylight to chase bites.

Tides today in Seattle Puget Sound are prime: low at 9:01 AM droppin' to -3.12 ft, high at 1:38 PM hittin' 11.81 ft, then another low at 9:04 PM. Tides4fishing notes strong coefficients this month, meanin' big current flows—fish the incomin' tide hard from noon to 3 PM for best action. Solunar peaks hit major from 12:28 PM to 2:28 PM lunar transit.

Fishin's heatin' up post-holidays! Recent reports from WDFW and local charters show solid lingcod and rockfish hauls near rocky reefs—jiggin' crews limited out on 20-30 pounders last week. Squid's on fire too; glow-in-the-dark Puget Sound squid jigs in 1/3 oz are slammin' 'em by the bucketful. Smaller stuff like smallmouth bass and perch are active in shallows, with winter steelhead peekin' in rivers feedin' the Sound. Limits? Expect 10-20 fish days if you're dialed in.

Rig up with **Puget Sound squid jigs** or glow twister-tail grubs for squid and bottom dwellers—irresistible tail action drives 'em nuts. For lingcod, bounce **jigs** off structure; live herring or herring chunks shine as bait on a spreader bar. Keep it simple, folks—match the hatch.

Hot spots? Hit the **rocky reefs off Alki Point** for lingcod jiggin', or ** Possession Bar in central Sound** for mixed bags on the tide rip. Launch early, watch currents!

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