Puget Sound, Washington Fishing Report Today

Puget Sound anglers, it’s Artificial Lure reporting for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, bringing you the latest on local fishing conditions. Right now, we’re waking up to a classic Puget Sound forecast—light rain showers moving through, 100% cloud cover, and cool temperatures hovering around 42°F. Winds are light out of the south at 6 mph with gusts up to 10, humidity is high at 89%, and the water’s chilly at 54°F. Sunrise hit at 7:47 am, with sunset coming up at 5:59 pm, which gives us just about 10 hours of usable daylight to work those tides.

Speaking of tides, we’re in a favorable cycle today. The first high arrived at 6:49 am peaking at 11.19 feet, followed by a midday low at 12:18 pm dropping to 5.81 feet, then swinging back up to a second high at 5:32 pm at 11.02 feet. With strong tidal movement coinciding with major bite times this morning and evening, fish activity should see peaks right around those transitions.

The fall run is winding down, but reports from The Outdoor Line and local guides say plenty of late-season coho are still being caught, and some winter blackmouth (resident chinook) are starting to show up in the deeper sections along the edges of the Sound. With the water temp cooling and the phase swinging toward a new moon, fish are staying a bit deeper—so adjust your rig accordingly. Recent catch tallies include healthy numbers of coho averaging 6-9 pounds, mixed with smaller kings and the occasional lingering pink, though the pink bonanza from September has faded.

Best spots worth a look today:

- **Point Defiance** — Good action off the boathouse and along the flats.

- **The Narrows near Tacoma** — Local regulars targeting kings and coho with deep trolled rigs.

- **Edmonds Marina** — Shelby point and the oil docks producing catches for anglers trolling or casting from shore.

These locations are consistently pulling fish, especially right after the tide swings.

Lure and bait recommendations: With cloudy skies and rain making the water a bit murky, brighter colors and flash are key. For trolling, try a Green or Purple Haze hoochie behind a flasher about 38–48 inches back. Plug-cut herring on a slow troll is a perennial favorite and performing well this week, as reported by Ray’s Bait processors on The Outdoor Line. Buzz Bombs and herring are still pulling coho in the top 40 feet early, but most kings are coming a bit deeper—80–120 feet down over 150+ feet of water. Squid jigs in pink and white remain productive at pier locations after dusk and right before dawn.

Tips for today: Fish the major bite windows—just after dawn and at dusk, especially when tide movement is strongest. Keep an eye on the bait balls on your sonar; where there’s bait, there’s salmon and hungry blackmouth. If you’re working from the beach (try Meydenbauer Bay or the points at Lincoln Park in West Seattle), use metal spoons like a 2.5" Little Cleo or Kastmaster, worked slow with a twitch to mimic injured bait.

One last reminder—be mindful of local regu

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Good morning, Puget Sound anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your November 1st fishing report, bringing all the latest on tides, weather, fish activity, and local action.

Let’s kick things off with the current conditions you’ll face out there. It’s a damp start—light rain sweeping much of the Sound this morning, with air temperatures hovering in the mid-40s. Winds are out of the southeast at about 4 to 6 mph, so keep your rain gear handy—visibility’s limited by 100% cloud cover, and it’s feeling every bit the northwest fall. Water temps are a chilly 49 to 54 degrees, so don’t expect to wade too long without feeling it.

For your planning, sunrise hit at 7:47 am today, and sunset’s just before 6:00 pm—plenty of daylight but keep an eye on a quick-moving afternoon. Tides are moderate; the 7:20 am low ties neatly with the best morning fishing. High tide will push in around 2:15 pm, so that early afternoon window is primed for action. With a tidal coefficient around 54, we’re seeing average movement—not huge swings, but enough water movement to keep predators active, especially around structure and shoreline drop-offs.

Looking at fish activity, late fall in the Sound means you’ve got options. Chum salmon are running strong right now; these big “tiger” striped fish are pouring in and lighting up classic haunts like Chico Creek and Kennedy Creek. Reports from the Narrows and Point No Point say they’re hitting swung jigs under a float, as well as chartreuse or pink yarn flies if you’re casting. Remember, chums fight hard—heavy leader and a gentle hand are a must to land these bruisers.

Coho are tailing off but not gone; beach anglers along Lincoln Park and Seahurst are still seeing bright fish moving on the morning tides, catching them on white or blue-silver spinners and Buzz Bombs. Boat anglers trolling out of Shilshole and Edmonds are picking up late coho—try running a red-label herring or a hoochie behind a dodger in the top 40 feet during low light. Shore catch numbers have dipped, but persistence pays with those silvers.

Bottomfish bite has steadied—blackmouth (resident king salmon) are showing in deeper slots near Possession Bar. If you’re hunting for tasty flatties, West Point and Alki have produced decent numbers of sole and dab recently on herring strips tipped on dropper rigs.

Crabbing remains steady but not blazing; pots set around Port Madison and Quartermaster Harbor are mostly hauling keepers, especially on an incoming tide. Use salmon heads or turkey legs for best results.

If you’re heading inland, it’s the final day of the 2025 Trout Derby—stocked lakes like Green Lake and Pine Lake are loaded with tagged trout, many pushing 2-3 pounds. Folks are reporting success on PowerBait and small spoons, so grab the kids and get out before the deadline.

For lures, keep the following in your kit:

- Egg-cured shrimp or herring strips for chums

- Chartreuse jigs and pink corkies for salmon on the move

- Metal spoons or Buzz B

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Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, October 31, 2025. The weather's got that classic autumn bite—light rain showers rolling through, temps hovering between 40 and 48 degrees, and a steady 6 mph breeze. Humidity is high, so dress for drizzle and chilly air. Water temp is right at 54°F, typical for late fall in the Sound. Sunrise this morning is at 7:53, with sunset at 5:53 pm, giving you about ten hours of daylight and a moody, low-light vibe throughout the day.

Tidal action is worth planning for. This morning’s low is at 6:20 am with 1.57 ft, and the high will hit at 1:51 pm, peaking at 9.51 ft. There’s a fishing sweet spot from 4:26 to 6:26 am and then again from 4:58 to 6:58 pm, according to today's lunar tables. If you’re aiming for evening action, that outgoing tide should help move bait and bring the bigger fish in tighter to shore.

Let’s talk fish. With the rain and dropping temperatures, salmon are pushing harder into the rivers and estuaries—chum salmon are staging big in places like Chico Creek and Kennedy Creek, and a few coho still pop up in the southern Sound. Reports from Gone Fishing Northwest and the Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report confirm a solid chum run, especially near river mouths and tidal flows. Most anglers are seeing the best success drifting pink or chartreuse corkies and yarn for chum, or using large marabou jigs under floats. For coho, smaller spoons like the Gibbs Croc in silver/blue and vibrating blade baits are tempting fish, especially in rapid tidal pockets and near creek mouths.

Dungeness crab are hot right now. Drop your pots outside Browns Point, the mouth of the Puyallup, and around Port Madison—these spots are kicking out limits for folks dropping in the early morning or late afternoon, using salmon heads, fish carcass, or squid for bait. According to recent Gone Fishing Northwest updates, make sure you’re at least 50-70 feet deep and check your pots every couple hours to beat the seals.

Don’t overlook blackmouth (resident chinook), either. The winter feeders have started showing, especially from Point No Point down to Southworth. Mooched herring—fresh or salted—has been top producer, fished just off bottom from 80 to 120 feet. Trollers running flasher-hoochie combos in green/white or glow colors are seeing hookups, especially on the morning outgoing tide. Try the Edmonds oil docks or Possession Bar if you’re working main basin marks.

Perch and sea-run cutthroat are reliable for light-tackle folks. Beach anglers are casting small, pearlescent swimbaits and trout magnets near Lincoln Park and Seahurst, while boaters are vertical jigging on the northern Kitsap flats for decent perch catches.

A couple of hotspots to circle today: Chico Bay for chum and blackmouth, and the west side of Vashon around Dalco Point, where mixed-bag salmon and good-sized crab have been reported all week. Early birds heading for the Tulalip Bubble and the entrance to Hood Canal will fin

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Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, October 30th Puget Sound fishing report. If you’re rigging up before sunrise, expect **cloud cover at 100%**, light showers, and chilly fall temps—about 42°F out there with water temps holding steady at 54°F. **Winds are light, NE shifting to N at 5-10 knots through the day, waves staying tame around 2 feet or less.** The sun pops up at 7:47AM and drops out at 5:59PM, giving over 10 hours of daylight to work with.

**Tide action today is mellow—low at 5:34AM (1.1ft), hitting high at 1:22PM (10.8ft), and ebbing to 6.2ft at 8:08PM.** Tidal coefficients are low, meaning slower currents and less dramatic swing, so don’t expect fast action in shallow points. Best fish activity lines up with major solunar periods from **4:26AM to 6:26AM** and **4:58PM to 6:58PM**—get your lines in water early and hit it again before dusk for best chances.

**What’s biting?** According to Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report, it’s a **salmon surge**, especially with pinks winding down and coho still moving. Chum have started showing, joined by feisty cutthroat cruising the beaches. Bottomfish—black rockfish and flounder—are heating up at deeper ledges and rocky drops. Crab action still solid, especially for folks soaking pots around the edges of eel grass beds.

Latest buzz says anglers running hoochies and BuzzBombs off the Sound are steady on coho and pinks. Troll a white or pink flasher with a pink hoochie when working open water, or swap in a green/silver setup for overcast conditions. For coho near shore, drift-fish a Dick Nite spoon, tip it with a sliver of herring for bonus scent. Herring and anchovy baits, fished below a sliding sinker, keep things productive especially when bite slows.

Typical catches reported for the past week: most boats in the north Sound are boating **2–4 coho apiece** on a good tide push, with some pink salmon mixed in, especially south of Everett. The shore game’s focused on cutthroat, with beach anglers sticking 1–3 fish in a session using small jigs or spoons. Crabbers are averaging **5–8 keepers** per pot set north of Edmonds if you hit the edge before incoming tide.

Hot spots to check:

- **Edmonds Oil Docks**: Coho keep stacking, especially on the afternoon incoming tide. Troll 25–50 feet down.

- **Dash Point Pier**: Shore-bound folks finding cutthroat and the odd coho early morning. Try a small chartreuse jig.

- **Possession Bar**: Bottomfish action ramped up, best on slack tide, drift with squid strips or Berkley Gulp.

If you’re heading over toward the islands, note that spot shrimp season isn’t open right now except select areas. South Sound’s current focus is mostly on late-season coho and resident blackmouth.

Remember, gear up for the wet and chill, keep an eye on those tides, and be sure your license is up to date before dropping traps or chasing salmon. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for daily local insights and tips to keep your tackle box on point.

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Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. Out on the salt, we’re waking to classic fall weather—overcast skies, drizzle in the air, and a chilly morning temp around 42°F. Expect it to range up to the high 40s, with the water sitting at a crisp 54°F. Humidity’s still high and light rain is sticking around, so bring those rain jackets and good boots.

Tides are mellow today—that’s important for planning your trip. The first low swings in at 4:21 am at about 0.7 feet, and the big high tide will follow at 12:50 pm, topping out around 9.25 feet. The evening sees another drop to low at 6:42 pm, bottoming at just under 7 feet. But don’t expect much push between swings—the tidal coefficient is only about 34, meaning weaker currents and less movement in the bait schools according to tides4fishing.com.

For the serious anglers watching prime time, sunrise is 7:50 am and sunset hits at 5:56 pm. Major bite windows are forecast for early morning from 4:26 to 6:26 am as the moon opposes, then again from 4:58 to 6:58 pm at moon-up. Midday tides line up nicely for drifting or trolling during the incoming surge.

On to the action—2025’s an odd year, and that means what everyone’s really talking about are the pink salmon, or “humpies.” The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates over 300,000 pinks returned to the Snohomish, so all the tributaries across Puget Sound have been thick with spawning fish. Reports out of the lower Green and Puyallup have seen anglers still catching pinks close to tidewater; up north, spots like the Snohomish and Duwamish are peppered with late runners, though most are in full spawn and a bit dark. Heirman Wildlife Preserve has been a spectacle, with dozens of fish in every bend. It is waning fast, but you'll still fetch a few moving in on new tides.

Coho are tapering off but still worth chasing near Point No Point and Edmonds—especially on the outgoing tide. Point Defiance gets a nod as one of today’s hot spots for late silvers and maybe a stray chum pushing in. Squid jigging under the lights is getting good from Seattle north to Everett piers after 6pm.

For gear, locals are sticking to what works:

- For pink salmon, pink hoochies, Dick Nite spoons in nickel/pink or chartreuse, and 1/2 oz BuzzBombs in bubblegum or fluorescent pink will tempt the last strong-bellied fish. Drift fishing with a #2 pink jig under a float is also killer.

- For coho, troll an orange or green hoochie behind a white flasher, or cast spinners near creek mouths as the tide backs out. Earlier in the day, try a cut-plug herring or anchovy for a shot at fresher fish.

- Squidders, standard size 2.5 jigs in pearl or pink seem to be the ticket.

Crabbing remains slow, but there’s still a window in deeper pots around 80–120 feet near Possession Bar if you soak long enough.

Top two hot spots for today:

- Point No Point for coho and late pinks, best action mid-morning on the incoming tide.

- Dash Point Pi

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Artificial Lure here, checking in with your Puget Sound fishing report for October 28th, 2025.

Sunrise today is at 7:41 AM, with sunset coming early at 6:01 PM, giving us a classic crisp, short late-October day. The tides are especially notable—according to US Harbors, we’re in for some of the lowest tides of the year, with the midday low bottoming out sharply. This makes for prime beachcombing, but it also means shore fishing will be a challenge if you’re working shallow structure.

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service out of Seattle calls for light south winds this morning, shifting slightly east and picking up a little toward the afternoon, but staying under 10 knots with barely a foot of chop in the central Sound. Rain's expected to move in by late morning, so waterproof layers are the uniform of the day. These conditions—calm with a light overcast—actually favor salmon and bottomfish activity, though keep an eye on the weather if you’re venturing toward open water.

Fishing activity this week centers around the epic late pink salmon run in the rivers and estuaries and solid coho action throughout the Sound. According to the latest Tulalip fishing report, anglers from Everett to Tacoma are still finding pinks in surprising numbers this late in October. Coho catches have been respectable from both boat and shore, particularly in areas near creek mouths and on a moving outgoing tide. Reports from Northwest Fishing emphasize a bit of a mix: some boats are getting limits of bright coho, but you have to work through plenty of smaller fish and the occasional chum.

Best lures for pinks have been the standby pink Buzz Bombs and small hoochies, with added scent really giving you the edge. For coho, toss a blue or green Silver Horde spoon, or try twitching marabou and rabbit jigs in darker water. Trolling with cut-plug herring or using a white UV hoochie behind a dodger has also produced fish—just slow your troll with the colder water. Shore anglers are still getting them on pink jigs or small spinners like the Mepps Aglia. If you’re going for bait, a cured sand shrimp or herring chunk under a float near creek mouths is a proven October classic.

Crabbing in the southern Sound is officially closed for the season, but a few late-season reports mention a healthy showing of Dungeness in deeper spots—just double-check regs before you drop a pot.

For hot spots, two of the steadiest bets are:

- **Point No Point:** Always a favorite for late-season coho, especially on an ebb tide swinging bait past the sandy flats.

- **Mukilteo to Everett:** Pink salmon still moving through, with bonus coho and a shot at a chunky resident chinook if you fish deep.

Don’t forget, if you’re hitting Dash Point or Browns Point at extreme low tide, you’ll find excellent bank access, but the fish may push a little deeper until the water fills back in.

That’s the latest from the water—thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily Puget Sound updates and

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This is Artificial Lure with your October 27th Puget Sound fishing report. Out on the water early, sunrise just cracked at 7:47 and sunset’s coming up at 5:59 this evening—prime fishing windows on both ends today.

Tides are rolling with a -0.03 foot low at 2:40 AM, followed by a 9.15 foot high tide at 11:00 AM, then another drop to 7.61 feet at 3:51 PM, before climbing again to 8.14 feet just before 7:00 PM. That late morning high tide should turn on the bite in the channels and near the mouths of the rivers, so be ready to follow the moving water according to the Puget Sound tide charts.

Weather’s classic fall Sound—clouds, drizzle and barely a break. The National Weather Service is calling for light south winds around 5 to 10 knots, with patchy showers. Water’s relatively calm, waves about 2 feet or less. Bundle up and keep your gear dry, but don’t let the drizzle scare you off—it’s classic October action.

Fishing activity has been solid this week. Salmon have scattered a bit after the last push, but plenty of fall coho are still cruising, especially around Point No Point and Possession Bar. According to the Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report, recent hookups have been best during tide changes, with most coho running 4 to 8 pounds and the odd larger one pushing double digits. Anglers are also reporting a strong return of chum in the south Sound—don’t overlook the Nisqually delta or Kennedy Creek for arm-stretching battles.

Surf smelt and candlefish are thick in pockets, drawing attention from feeding salmon and sea-run cutthroat. Beach anglers working Southworth and Dash Point are reporting some hard-pulling sea-runs, especially on the incoming tide.

On the salt, Dungeness crab is still on tap. While California’s commercial season is delayed, Puget Sound recreational pots are pulling steady limits. Look for crab in 60 to 100 feet around Edmonds and Camano Head, baited with salmon heads or chicken. Crab numbers reported through Gone Fishing Northwest have been especially strong this week, so don’t forget your shellfish license.

For lures, coho are taking 3.0 or 3.5 inch spoons in green/silver and cop-car patterns, especially trolled fast behind a 10-inch white flasher. Anglers are still bouncing hoochies—purple haze and green spatterback—in mid-Sound, especially when the water’s a little muddy. Plugs like the Maglip 3.0 in “Clown” or “Silver/Chartreuse” are producing near the shipwreck and Edmonds oil docks, as detailed on Gone Fishing Northwest. If you’re after resident blackmouth or late sockeyes, try herring-baited mooching rigs or the classic Rasticle Sockeye Lure behind a dodger when marking bait balls.

Hot spots for today: Point No Point is holding bait and coho off the drop, so get there on the outgoing tide. Possession Bar’s west edge is ideal for trolling, and don’t sleep on Mukilteo for nighttime crab or Vashon’s south end for chunkier chums and a surprise ling or two in the rocks. Shallow beaches at Lincoln Park and Golden

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday fishing report for Puget Sound.

We've got some challenging conditions out there today. A Gale Warning was active through 5 AM this morning with southerly winds that were howling at 20 to 25 knots with gusts reaching 40 knots overnight. The good news is those winds are calming down to a more manageable 10 to 15 knots this afternoon, becoming southwest. Rain is expected throughout the day, so break out your rain gear.

For tides today, we had a low at 2:04 AM with minus three-quarters of a foot, and we're approaching high tide at 9:35 AM hitting 10.73 feet. We'll see another low at 3:01 PM around 8 feet, then high tide again at 7:17 PM reaching 9.19 feet. Sunrise was at 7:46 this morning, and we'll have sunset at 6:01 PM, giving us just over 10 hours of daylight.

Water temperature is sitting at 51 degrees, which is actually decent for late October fishing. Despite the rough weather overnight, the bite should pick up as conditions settle.

For those targeting salmon, coho are filling the rivers with the recent rains. Focus on river mouths and creek entrances where fish are staging before their spawning runs. For bait, cured salmon roe secured with an egg loop is deadly effective right now. Make sure you tie that egg loop properly and lob your casts gently so your bait stays on the hook.

If you're looking for alternative targets, this is prime time for Dungeness crab and spot prawns in the Sound. Squid fishing has also been productive in the deeper waters.

For hot spots, check out the Port Orchard area where Sinclair Inlet and the surrounding bays offer excellent protected fishing. The points on either side of beaches tend to hold fish, especially during twilight hours. Another productive area is around Bremerton Marina where harbor entrances see good fish movement with the tides.

Lure-wise, stick with spoons and spinners in silver and chartreuse for any remaining coho. For bottomfish, jigs tipped with bait work well in this cooler water.

Stay safe out there with these conditions, and remember the best fishing times today coincide with the lunar transit this afternoon.

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Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound Fishing Report for Saturday, October 25, 2025. Early risers were treated to sunrise at 7:41 AM, and sunset will wrap up the day at 6:02 PM. We’re off to a dramatic start as a potent front rolls in: National Weather Service flags a Gale Warning for this afternoon through tonight, calling for southeast winds gusting up to 40 knots and waves building to 14–17 feet by midnight. Expect steady rain—this is classic fall fishing in the Sound, folks! If you’re heading out, make safety priority one and watch for those changing conditions.

Tidal movement is substantial today: Seattle’s first high tide hit at 6:47 AM with 10.76 feet, dropping to a 5.97-foot low at 12:11 PM, then back up for a 10.5-foot high at 5:24 PM. Strong exchanges like this really get the fish moving. The major bite windows will line up nicely with these shifting tides, especially the late afternoon push—prime time if you can stick it out between fronts.

The October salmon surge is still in full swing. This week, local tackle shops and Puget Sound Daily Fishing Report both note fast coho limits coming from Elliott Bay down to Shilshole and up towards Edmonds. Cohos have been running between 4 and 8 pounds, with a few larger fish for lucky anglers. The north Sound has seen a decent push of chum as well—look for those “dogs” rolling in the shallow, ghost-green water around estuary mouths like Chico Creek and the Nisqually delta.

Top producers for the coho this week: UV or chartreuse hoochies behind a white or green flasher, trolled from 30 to 60 feet on the downrigger. A 3-inch cut-plug herring is money for both coho and those early blackmouth (resident Chinook) just starting to show on opener days off Southworth and Possession Bar. Shore anglers are doing well with BuzzBombs in pink or green, particularly during last light. For the chums, drift a large purple or pink yarn fly if you want a shot at a scrappy fight near the creek mouths.

Plenty of action on the bottom too—lingcod season may be closed in many spots but rockfish and flounder are still biting, especially around the piers and reefs near Elliott Bay Marina and Tacoma Narrows. Crabbing has been decent between rains: chicken or salmon carcasses in your pots have been hauling up nice-sized Dungeness, but be sure to check those updated regulations and closures.

A couple of hot spots to try:

- **Elliott Bay**—boats trolling along Harbor Island to the mouth of the Duwamish have seen consistent coho pulls all week.

- **Edmonds Marina breakwater**—shore anglers are reporting solid catches on jigging spoons, especially mid-morning as the incoming tide peaks.

If you’re landlocked, don’t sleep on Lake Washington cutthroat and rainbow trout right now—worm-tipped spinners and trolling small plugs work best. And don’t underestimate Mount Baker Beach for a last-minute evening cast—this quiet stretch often sneaks out a late season salmon or two.

That’s your report for today. Thanks for tuning

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Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, October 24, 2025.

First light hit us at 7:43 AM, while sunset’s coming at 6:05 PM tonight, giving us just over ten hours to work the water. Today’s tidal swing is strong, with morning high tide peaking at 8:07 AM at 10.89 ft and a low ebb at 1:27 PM dropping to 7.28 ft—classic autumn amplitudes that always get fish moving. We’re on a 76 tidal coefficient early, so expect brisk currents and plenty of bait pushed around, which is prime for predator action according to Tides4Fishing.

Weather’s typical for late October: rainy skies, temps barely nudging past 52°F, and winds southwesterly at 15–20 knots through afternoon. Expect some chop out there, but if you’re careful, the bite should be worth it. NOAA’s marine forecast reminds us—rain for much of the day, with gusts up to 20 knots, so bring your best rain gear and maybe a hot mug.

Now let’s talk fish. Salmon are running, especially in the Chambers Bay area. Pierce Prairie Post confirms the chinook and coho are working their way up, though lower flows in some tributaries mean the best action’s near the Sound. Anglers reported solid catches of coho this week, averaging 6–8 pounds, with even a few chinook pushing 15. Cutthroat trout are active up in the shallows and along creek mouths—plenty of fun for light tackle or fly anglers.

For lures, nothing’s out-fishing classic pink and chartreuse hoochies behind a flasher for coho, with 30-inch leaders to keep things lively. Trolled cut-plug herring remains lethal, especially at first light or on that full incoming tide. If you’re working the beach, try casting a 3" Buzz Bomb in white or green—most productive the past few days on the eastern shore.

Bait anglers, roe is absolutely deadly right now for both salmon and steelhead—Gone Fishing Northwest lays out that an egg loop is key for getting a good presentation. If you prefer live bait, sand shrimp under a slip bobber can trigger a bite, especially if you’re working river mouths at low slack.

For hot spots, Point Defiance Park is getting a lot of buzz—not just for the birds (shout-out to the year of the shearwater, per The JOLT News), but the bite’s been hot on the outgoing tide for coho and cutthroat. Don’t overlook the Narrows either, especially south end near Titlow Beach. There’s a consistent push of bait with bigger currents, and seals have been active, which usually means fish are nearby.

Safety note: The Coast Guard is urging everyone to keep a close eye on weather alerts—a strong storm’s churning offshore, so check conditions before heading out.

In summary, today’s the day: strong tides, rain, and plenty of fish swirling under cloud cover. Grab your flashers, some fresh herring, or a jar of roe, and hit the Sound before sunset. Good luck out there, and here’s hoping your net’s wet by noon.

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