Puget Sound, Washington Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, November 25th Puget Sound fishing report—grab your coffee, let’s hit those morning details anglers care about.

Out the window today you can expect a classic late November vibe: sunrise was 7:07 am, sunset’s an early 4:39 pm, and we’ll top out around 53°F as the day goes by. The water is sitting at a brisk 49°F, so bundle up and don’t expect a warm-up out on deck. Marine Weather Service’s zone forecast calls for calm water: expect light east winds around 5 knots, with waves staying under two feet and just a slim shot of showers, so rain gear is a safe bet but it shouldn’t blow you off the water.

Tides this morning make for productive windows. High tide rolled through at 8:25 am, hitting nearly 11 feet. Expect a moderate drop to low tide at 1:43 pm (about 7.25 feet), then rising into an evening peak around 5:51 pm at just over 9 feet, based on Tideschart readings. Those early and later surges are solid fish movement times. The best bit? Today’s major fishing period hits right in the sweet spot from 6:45 am to 8:45 am—perfect overlap for folks working those pre-work casts or early boat launches.

Now, let’s talk what’s chewing. According to the latest Spreaker Puget Sound Angling Report, the water’s cold but the fish have turned on. Coho salmon are the definite headline, with good numbers still being picked up, especially in the early light. Beach fishers are swinging Buzz Bombs and Hoochie jigs with success, while boat anglers are scoring with MagLip plugs—for Coho, the standard flashy green and silver or blue/pink combos get a lot of grabs. The Humpy Pack Blizzard Lure is building a local following for its consistency this season, per the bestseller rankings at tseverinoadvocates.com.

Chinook are still around in deeper water near Point Defiance and the Narrows, with smaller black label herring doing the trick behind a flasher. Some reports of shaker blackmouth in the South Sound as well. Don’t be surprised if you tie into a late-season chum—they’re pushing into the estuaries heavy right now. If you’re after something different, don’t forget the Dungeness crab gear; grab sets are moving best around the mid-morning high slack.

As far as recent catches, local forums and shop boards over the weekend showed anglers landing solid limits of coho from both boat and shore, a few bonus chinook in the mix, and crab pots coming up with enough keeper Dungeness for a savory post-fishing feast. Winter resident blackmouth numbers look like they’re building, especially off Elliott Bay and Possession Bar.

A couple of hot spots to try today: Point No Point for early morning beach casting or trolling just off the drop, and the Tacoma Narrows for working deeper running gear for Chinook and early blackmouth. Southworth also saw a few good catches yesterday on chartreuse spoons.

Best baits and lures for today: flashy Buzz Bombs or Hoochie jigs from the beach, and for trolling, try smaller green or blue/silver spoons and MagL

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Good morning, Puget Sound anglers. It’s Monday, November 24th, and the water’s running cold but the fish are biting. The tide’s just turned low at 12:40 am, and the next high tide is coming in at 8:20 am, hitting 11.48 feet. The low at 1:52 pm will be 8.14 feet, and the evening high at 5:53 pm will peak at 9.28 feet. With the tide swinging, it’s prime time to hit the flats and channels where the current’s moving.

Weather’s got a bit of patchy rain, clouds overhead, and the temp’s holding steady at 49°F. Wind’s light at 9 mph, and the water’s a chilly 53°F. Sun rose at 7:25 am, and it’ll set at 4:27 pm, so you’ve got a short window to make the most of daylight.

Fishing’s been solid lately. The Center for Whale Research spotted all three orca pods—J, K, and L—in Puget Sound, which is a good sign for salmon activity. Coho and pink salmon are still showing up, especially near Port Angeles and Sekiu. Anglers are reporting decent catches using herring and cured roe, but the hot lure right now is a green and silver flasher with a hoochie. For those chasing perch, Gone Fishing Northwest says bobber and bait above the weeds is the way to go, with small jigs and worms pulling in the most.

If you’re after Dungeness crab, the season’s open, and the best bait’s fresh chicken necks or fish heads. Crab pots are pulling in good numbers, especially in the deeper channels.

For hot spots, try the area around Langley on Saratoga Passage. The public dock there’s easy access, and the gray whales are feeding close to shore, which means baitfish are thick. Another solid spot is La Conner on the Swinomish Channel. The tide’s strong there, and the mix of salt and fresh water brings in a variety of species. Both towns have local shops with fresh bait and gear if you need a top-up.

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Artificial Lure here with your Friday, November 21, 2025 Puget Sound fishing update—bringing you the latest straight from the water, for all you die-hards chasing a late autumn bend in the rod.

Let’s dive in: today’s tides out of Seattle show a beefy 8.9-foot high just before dawn at 5:41 AM, then a 7-foot low swinging in at 10:24 AM, with another high at 2:12 PM. That gives you solid tidal movement throughout the morning and midday—classic conditions for lighting up a bite window according to NOAA Tides & Currents. Sunrise popped at 7:17 AM and sunset drops at 4:27 PM, so you’ve got a narrow window to work those mid-day slack tides and late afternoon runs.

Weather? Typical November: overcast, scattered rain, mid-40s, wind pushing 8–12 knots—fish don’t mind the drizzle, but keep your rain gear close. Water temps are holding around 54°F, steady for this time of year and perfect for salmon and bottomfish activity.

Now, on the fish: the late coho and chum runs are still pulsing through, and there’s a solid uptick in blackmouth (resident chinook) especially in the deeper channels from Edmonds south to Tacoma Narrows. According to the Puget Sound Fishing Report for November 20th, Tulalip anglers are pulling limits of coho (5–8 pounds, occasional tens), and the chums are thick and aggressive, averaging mid-teens. Blackmouth are showing up at Possession Bar, Point Defiance, and the oil docks at Edmonds—best success between 60–120 feet down, working jigging spoons or mooched herring near the bottom.

Lingcod has tapered but there are still some stubborn ones holding tight on structure—white swimbaits and live sand dabs on heavy jigheads kick up interest, especially near Tacoma Narrows and Shilshole reefs. Bank anglers are finding sea-run cutthroat, and for the light-tackle crowd, flounder and perch are swarming the shallows especially off Edmonds and the beach by Lincoln Park.

On lures and bait, you’ve got options:

- For coho and chum: glow hoochies, pink or chartreuse Buzz Bombs, and try a green or blue herring strip trolled behind a dodger.

- For blackmouth: 3"–4" spoons like Coho Killers or Ace-Hi Fly, especially in a green/white or glow finish. If you want to go classic, cut-plug herring on a mooching rig is money when trolled slow at depth.

- Chum are walloping marabou or flesh flies under a float, and a pink corky with yarn always does damage.

- Best bait for pier and beach: cured salmon eggs and sand shrimp; boaters are seeing results with plug-cut herring, with the bite sweet-spot often right at tide change.

Dungeness crab are still hot if you drop pots at 60–80 feet just outside Browns Point or Port Madison—remember oily baits like fish carcass or squid for best results. For a mixed bag, perch and sea-runs are taking sandworms and shrimp bits on drop-shot rigs in the shallows.

A couple of HOT SPOTS today:

- Point No Point: coho and chum are stacked up at slack tide. Both boats and surf casters are cashing in—jigs and casting spoons are wor

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Artificial Lure here with your **Puget Sound fishing report** for Thursday, November 20th, 2025. We’re right in the heart of late fall, with that classic drizzly weather—overcast skies, temps holding low in the 40s, and a steady light wind out of the northeast about 5–10 knots. The water temp’s hovering at 54°F, and the dawn bite kicked off at 6:48 AM, with lines out until sunset at 4:45 PM. So, you’ve only got around ten hours of daylight to chase these fish, and with the tides swinging, timing is everything.

**Tide notes:** This morning saw a good high push just after sunrise and we’ll have moderate tidal flow through midday. The major bite windows are running 6:45–8:45 AM and again 7:24–9:24 PM, lining up with peak tidal transitions—prime time for predators to move and bait to bunch up.

**Salmon action:** It’s still a strong late season for coho and **chum** in Puget Sound, especially around the Puyallup and the Nisqually rivers. Coho are coming in at 4–8 pounds with some chunky 10-pounders mixed in, reports say Edmonds Marina and Point No Point are delivering to both bank and boat anglers. Chum—the “tiger” salmon—are lighting up creek mouths like Chico Bay and Kennedy Creek, and they’re hitting marabou jigs, fleshy pink corkies, and heavy yarn under floats. For the trollers and moochers, a 3"–4" cut-plug herring or small green/glow Coho Killer behind a dodger is putting fish in the box, especially when you work that gear low and slow right above the bottom or along deeper ledges.

Don’t sleep on the **lingcod** either—while those numbers taper in late fall, the diehards are still finding fish around Tacoma Narrows and along the north Kitsap reefs. Big white swimbaits or sand dabs fished deep on a heavy jighead are doing the damage.

**Best lures and baits:** Glow hoochies in pink/chartreuse, Coho Killers, and classic pink or chartreuse Buzz Bombs are hot for coho and lingering pinks. Bank fishers should fire out a Vibrax spinner—#4 or #5—or a pink Rotator from the piers. For bottomfish, nothing beats a grub or sandworm jigged hard on the rocks. Favorite baits right now: cured salmon eggs for steelhead, plug-cut herring for salmon, and squid strips for cod and rockfish. If you’re fishing from a pier, don’t forget sand shrimp and fresh herring strips—the local favorites.

**Recent catches:** Most boats are logging two to four coho per trip during tide changes, with the occasional bonus pink, and a few blackmouth (those resident chinook) starting to poke around Possession Bar and Point No Point. Near the Edmonds Jetty and Shilshole Bay Breakwater, sea-run cutthroat and even some early blackmouth are ambushing sandlance imitations and trout-sized swimbaits.

**Today’s hot spots:**

- **Point No Point:** Still holding plenty of coho and chum both sides of slack. Both shore casters and anchored boats are connecting here.

- **Edmonds Marina/Pier:** Consistent salmon catches early and late, with the odd late chinook mixing in deep. Try mooching he

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# Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report - November 19, 2025

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with your Wednesday morning fishing report for Puget Sound. Let me cut right to it.

**Tides and Conditions**

We've got a high tide this morning at 5:08 AM sitting at 9.61 feet, so if you're planning an afternoon session, you'll want to time it around the next low tide. Today's shaping up to be an average fishing day overall, but that doesn't mean you can't find success if you know where to look.

**What's Biting**

The chum run is solid right now, especially near river mouths and tidal flows. Coho are moving through the sound too, which is always exciting. Steelhead are on the menu for winter fishing, and if you're feeling ambitious, bottomfish like lingcod are hanging around structure. Keep in mind though—the Puget Sound Partnership reminds us that Chinook runs are still below recovery targets, so practice catch-and-release on wild fish.

**Lures and Bait**

For chum, drift pink or chartreuse corkies and yarn, or go with large marabou jigs under floats. Coho anglers should have pink and chartreuse Buzz Bombs in your kit, plus those classic 3 to 4 inch spoons like Coho Killers or Ace-Hi Flies behind a dodger. For salmon mooching, cut-plug herring on a mooching rig absolutely works. Light jigs are proving deadly too—try 3/4-ounce minnow jigs in silvers and chartreuse, especially near the bottom in low light. For bottomfish, a big white swimbait jigged along structure will get you results.

**Hot Spots**

Hit Elliott Bay early if you can—it's close to the city and productive. Portage Bay is another solid choice with good structure for both salmon and bottomfish.

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Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

We’ve got a brisk fall morning on our hands: air temps sitting at 49 degrees, climbing to 57, with just 5% cloud cover, light winds around 6 mph, and humidity hanging at 76%. Sunrise was a little after 7:07 a.m., and sunset comes early at 4:39 p.m., so plan to make the most out of those nine and a half hours of daylight. The water temperature is steady at 49°F, so bundle up and bring those hand warmers if you’re heading out early[1].

Let’s talk tides—today’s high tides for central Sound: 4:25 a.m. (9.06 ft) and 8:25 a.m. (10.99 ft). Lows hit at 12:38 a.m. (-2.43 ft) and 1:43 p.m. (7.25 ft). For the south end, McMicken Island sees highs at 5:20 a.m. (13.07 ft) and 3:26 p.m. (13.4 ft), with morning ebb at 10:33 a.m. (7.09 ft). These hefty tides mean there’s decent water movement—always a good catalyst for fish on the bite[1][2].

Today’s bite windows: The major solunar feeding period is right around now, from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m.; don’t miss it if you’re on the water. There’s another shot this evening from 7:24 to 9:24 p.m. For folks who can’t get out until midday, catch the minor period from 11:54 a.m. to 12:54 p.m.—that’s during moonset, which can really pick things up if you’re in a lull[1].

Now, fish activity. A few salmon are still trickling in—late chum are hanging near river mouths and estuaries, especially around the Nisqually and Puyallup systems. Anglers moving eggs or drifting bobber-and-shrimp combos saw steady hookups this weekend, with some limits landed. Roe remains absolutely deadly for salmon fishing—run it under a float or behind a diver for best results. If you’re targeting the last of the coho in the northern Sound, try small cut-plug herring or anchovy behind a flasher, but downsize and troll slow, as these fish are on the move and picky this late in the year[3].

For resident blackmouth fishing, folks in Marine Area 10 (Seattle/Bainbridge) and 11 (Tacoma/Vashon) have started banging out some healthy shakers and a few keepers. Hot setups include 3-inch Coho Killers, green glow spoons, and white Ace-Hi flies run off a flasher. Troll deep—anywhere from 90 to 140 feet—to stay in the strike zone as the water cools[12].

Lingcod are out of season now, but the perch and flounder bite is still decent in shallow bays around Edmonds and Dash Point. Try small curly tail jigs or pieces of sand shrimp fished right on the bottom. Dungeness crab reports are tapering as commercial pots go in, but pots baited with squid and fish scraps in deeper water near Kingston and Port Orchard produced a few respectable keepers for those patient enough[6][15].

Best lures and bait for the day:

- For salmon: cured roe, sand shrimp, small cut-plug herring, and chartreuse or pink hoochies.

- For blackmouth: Coho Killer or Irish Cream spoons, white or green Ace-Hi flies, glow flashers.

- For bottomfish: curly tail grubs in green or white, sand shrimp pieces.

Hot spots t

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**Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report – Monday, November 17, 2025**

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for Puget Sound and Seattle waters.

**Tides & Conditions**

We're looking at a tricky tide situation this morning. High tide hit around 12:33 PM yesterday at 10.66 feet, and we've got another high rolling in around 10:31 PM tonight at 7.48 feet. Low tide came through early this morning around 4:32 AM at just 0.59 feet. The coefficient's sitting at 81, which means decent tidal movement – good for pushing baitfish around and getting predators active.

**Weather**

It's crisp out there this morning, folks. Expect southerly winds running 15 to 20 knots, easing down to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves are holding around 2 feet or less, so conditions are manageable. Rain's in the forecast, so dress accordingly and watch your footing on those wet docks and jetties.

**What's Biting**

Pink salmon have been putting on a show in our waters recently – these scrappy fighters are definitely worth targeting. Blackmouth cutthroat are active too with this crisp November pattern setting in. For saltwater species, you can pick up bass, pike, walleye, and various small saltwater species depending on your technique.

**Gear Up**

For artificials, squid jigs from unweighted to half-ounce work great off our public piers right now. Pink salmon hoochies and buzz bombs are producing if you're chasing those aggressive runners. If you're working with natural bait, roe is absolutely deadly for salmon – use an egg loop to keep it secure through the cast, and grab pieces about the size of a quarter with a bit of skein membrane attached.

**Hot Spots**

Elliott Bay's always solid this time of year – great wharfs and jetties with good lighting for extended sessions. Edmonds Marsh Estuary is fantastic too; they've logged over 220 bird species there, and the water holds plenty of fish as a stopover migration point. Portage Bay and the various marinas around Seattle are producing as well – those sheltered harbors attract plenty of baitfish and predators hunting them.

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Artificial Lure here, giving you the morning rundown for Puget Sound fishing on Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

First light cracked at 6:48am, and anglers are already heading out under overcast skies—temps hovering near 54°F, with water temps chilling at 49°F. We enjoyed a bit of overnight drizzle. Plan for the sun to clock out around 7:26pm. That gives us a solid window, boosted by 12 hours and 38 minutes of daylight, though the classic Puget Sound gray lingers overhead.

Tides are shaping up nicely for a productive day. According to Tideschart, we saw a -0.46 ft low tide at 7:01am, perfect for early morning beach walkers and tidecasters. Expect a solid push to high tide at 3:31pm, topping out at 8.27 ft, a classic setup for afternoon biters.

Now, let’s talk fish. This week's star has been the coho salmon. Gone Fishing Northwest and The Outdoor Line both report a good run—anglers are pulling chunky silvers off point beaches and small boaters are picking up fish trolling herring and hoochies from Shilshole down to Southworth. Chum salmon are flooding into the rivers, with a million-strong Puget Sound return this fall, per the Outdoor Line, and their bite is solid from estuaries up the creeks.

As for gear, coho have been hot for anything flashy—think chartreuse or pink spinners, twitching jigs in pink or purple, and small cut-plug herring. Point Defiance and Lincoln Park regulars are finding fish on 3/8 oz twitching jigs, especially during minor tide swings. If you like trolling, Silver Horde Coho Killers and Mini-Cut Plug herring behind a flasher are drawing aggressive strikes. For the beach, try a 1/2 oz Buzz Bomb in pink-pearl or a Kastmaster with a sanded edge—both favorites for covering water from shore.

Crabbers are still getting decent Dungeness limits out of Elliott Bay and Quartermaster Harbor, especially around high tide, using chicken backs and fish carcasses for bait—just be sure to check regs for the latest open areas.

On the freshwater front, winter steelhead are barely trickling in, but resident cutthroat are active in north Sound lakes, hitting small spoons and trout magnets. Kiddos and families can pick up planted trout at Green Lake and Beaver Lake, where dough baits and worms are working fine.

Hot spots? I’d bracket the day between two: Lincoln Park beach just south of the ferry lane—great for casting at first light, and Kayak Point up north, where the high tide sets up for deep-shore fishing and plenty of coho action. Around Seattle, check Elliott Bay Marina or hit the mouth of the Duwamish for chum if you’re after river action.

Best times to fish today: 9:48 to 11:48am for the major bite on opposing lunar transit, but don’t overlook that high tide window at 3:30pm—both shore and boat anglers should see steady action.

Fish caught this week? Reports from the marinas say strong mixed-bag buckets—coho, chum, and even a few leftover pinks (humpies) caught on the jig. Resident blackmouth (immature chinook) are showing up, but c

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This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the Puget Sound Fishing Report for Saturday, November 15th, 2025.

We’ve got another classic November morning in Western Washington—overcast skies, steady rainfall throughout the day, and a gusty south wind picking up, with 15–25 knot gusts predicted for the afternoon, according to NOAA’s Marine Zone Forecast. Mariners, keep that Small Craft Advisory in mind if heading out before tonight; expect waves around two feet and a blanket of rain all day.

Sunrise came at 7:29 a.m., and sunset will hit at 6:19 p.m., so plan your trips with daylight in mind. The tides are moving: we had an early low at 6:24 a.m. (0.5 ft), a big high at 2:27 p.m. (11.1 ft), and another low at 8:39 p.m. (5.6 ft) for Seattle—pretty representative for all of central Puget Sound. Major feeding windows by the solunar tables show best activity early, between 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and then again this evening between 7:24 and 9:24 p.m. Fish smart around those tides and moon phases.

Now, let’s get into the bite. According to daily Spreaker updates and local club chatter, the **blackmouth** chinook bite is reliable, with plenty of keepers in the 5–9 lb range caught around Possession Bar and Point No Point. Coho are still zipping by in decent numbers—that rainy weather has pushed some late silvers up into the rivers, while the saltwater pods continue to bite aggressively in outer areas like Edmonds and Mukilteo. There’s also news of **chum salmon** staging off Lincoln Park and Southworth—try some fresh cut-plug herring for a slimy surprise.

Rockfish and lingcod are largely closed, but a few leftovers might be landed if targeting deep structure—just double-check regs before dropping those jigs.

Bait choices: this week, local guides report best results with **trolling herring (whole or cut-plug)** at 60–120 feet. Artificial lures like **white or chartreuse hoochies** behind dodgers, and classic green label spoons, continue to put fish in the box. Don’t skip the **Ace High Flies** either, especially paired with herring strips for that added scent.

Coho remain aggressive toward hardware; toss **BuzzBombs** from shore in Elliott Bay and Alki Point, or **Dick Nite spoons** if hopping into the rivers and tribs. For boaters, wire out a double hoochie or anchovy rig off downriggers.

Crabbing’s still going if you’re ineligible waters, but check regs before dropping pots—the bite was solid out near Quartermaster Harbor last week.

Hot spots today:

- **Possession Bar:** blackmouth and late coho running strong

- **Edmonds Oil Docks:** shore fishers seeing consistent coho with BuzzBombs

- **Point No Point:** great trolling between tide shifts

A quirky recent note: with the extra salmon rolling in, Orca Network and local news outlets have seen “salmon hats” returning on local orcas—a sure sign the food web’s thriving.

Keep an eye on those heavy rain advisories from Fox13 Seattle. Urban flooding and runoff can color up nearshore water, making scent and brig

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Well, good morning, Puget Sound anglers. It’s Friday, November 14th, and the tide’s running out right now, with low tide at 5:26 am and the next high tide coming in at 12:33 pm. The water’s dropping to about 2.92 feet at low, then climbing back up to 10.17 feet at high. The weather’s a bit damp—there’s a chance of rain tonight, with southwest winds picking up, so grab your rain gear if you’re heading out.

Sunrise is at 7:27 am, and sunset will be at 4:33 pm, so you’ve got a short window to get out there and make the most of the daylight. The fishing’s been steady, with reports of yellowtail rockfish and lingcod still biting well, especially for those trolling or jigging near the bottom. Just yesterday, a group of 11 anglers pulled in 77 yellowtail rockfish and 24 lingcod, so the bite’s definitely on.

If you’re after salmon, the 2025 run’s been strong, especially for sockeye, and pink salmon are still showing up in decent numbers. For lures, Brad’s Super Baits Skinny Minis and Cut Plugs are working great for salmon, and the Rasticle Sockeye Lure is a solid pick if you’re targeting sockeye in the lakes. For pink salmon, spinners are still producing, and for bottom fish, try some vertical lead jigs or slow pitch setups.

As for bait, fresh cut plugs and herring are always reliable, especially when the fish are picky. If you’re crabbing, the Dungeness season’s open, and North Twin has some good shore-accessible spots for casting.

A couple of hot spots to check out: try the waters around Seattle for salmon and bottom fish, and head to North Twin if you’re looking for a good shore spot. The tide’s working in your favor this morning, so get out there early and make the most of the outgoing tide.

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