Puget Sound, Washington Fishing Report Today

This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.

We’re sitting in a classic late‑spring pattern. National Weather Service is calling for partly cloudy skies around the central Sound, light morning wind building to 8–12 knots mid‑day, and air temps in the upper 50s to low 60s. Seas are running about 1–2 feet, so it’s very fishable, especially in the morning. Sunrise is right around 5:25 a.m. with sunset close to 8:50 p.m., giving you a long window to work those tide changes.

NOAA tide tables for Seattle show a decent morning flood followed by an afternoon ebb—nothing extreme, but enough current to get bait moving along the points and rips. Those first two hours of the incoming and the first push of the outgoing are your prime bites.

Resident coho and blackmouth have been picking up. Local charter reports out of Shilshole and Edmonds say morning troll runs have produced a mix of shaker kings and keeper resident coho, with the odd legal blackmouth in 80–140 feet. Most fish are coming 40–80 feet down on the wire. Productive setups have been green glow or UV white hoochies behind an 11‑inch flasher, or a 3–3.5" cop car or Irish Cream spoon trolled 2.5–3 knots. Tip hoochies with a small strip of herring or anchovy for extra scent.

Bottom fishing has been strong. Anglers checking in at local shops around Tacoma and Everett report solid lingcod and kelp greenling numbers off rocky structure and artificial reefs. Live sand dabs, herring, or a big chunk of squid on a sliding rig are turning better‑quality lings than plastics alone, but a white or motor‑oil curlytail on a 2–4 oz jig head is still producing where you can keep good contact with bottom. Remember, watch current and structure—lots of gear is being donated to the rocks this week.

Surf perch action has been fair along the outer stretches and some of the more exposed beaches near the Strait. Sand shrimp, clam necks, or small Gulp sandworms on a high‑low rig tossed into the first trough are getting bit when the swell lays down.

For shore‑based salmon and trout chasers in the Sound, early morning has been the ticket. Beach reports around Richmond Beach and Golden Gardens mention cutthroat and the occasional small coho chasing bait in tight. Think small: 1/4‑oz casting jigs in herring or candlefish patterns, or sparse olive‑over‑white clousers for the fly crowd. A slow, twitchy retrieve has outfished a straight crank.

If you’re hunting hot spots, put these on your short list:

First, Point No Point. That flood tide pushing past the lighthouse has been stacking bait, and in turn holding resident coho and blackmouth. Work 70–130 feet with spoons and hoochies on the troll, then jig 2–4 oz metal when you mark fish mid‑column.

Second, the Narrows near Tacoma. On manageable currents, the edges of the channel have been kicking out lingcod and rockfish. Fish the slack windows tight to structure with live bait or heavy jigs; just be ready to lose some lead if you’re in the right neighborhood.

Crabbing intel is still spotty with seasons and test fisheries shifting, but folks poking around with rings and pots in legal areas are finding a mix of soft and hard Dungeness. If you drop gear, check the current regs and mind your soak times.

Today, play your hand around those tide changes, keep an eye on wind building in the afternoon, and scale your gear to the bait—small metals and hoochies for salmon, stout jigs and bait near the rocks for bottom fish.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.

We’re sitting on a mellow late‑spring pattern around the Sound. The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers, light south to southwest wind 5–10 knots, and air temps topping out in the low 60s. Seas inside the Sound are running 1 foot or less, so smaller boats have some room to roam.

According to NOAA tide tables for Seattle, we’ve got a predawn low followed by a strong morning flood and another decent exchange late afternoon. That moving water is your friend today. Plan to fish the first two hours of the flood and the first of the ebb if you can; the slack periods are likely to be pretty sleepy.

Sunrise is right around 5:25 a.m., sunset near 8:45 p.m., giving you a long window to work the edges of the light. The bite has been noticeably better in that dawn gray and again in the last hour before dark, especially for salmon and cutthroat.

Marine Area 10 (central Sound) has seen improved blackmouth and early migratory Chinook action this past week. Local reports from the Kingston–Edmonds line mention decent numbers of 6–10 lb Chinook, with a few in the low teens, mostly caught 80–140 feet down over 160–220 feet of water. Trollers running green/glow hootchies behind an 11" flasher or a small Cookies‑and‑Cream style spoon have done well. Bait guys dragging small green label herring or anchovies in a helmet have also put fish in the box.

Resident coho are starting to show more consistently. Jeff Head and the shipping lane edges off Bainbridge have given up undersize and some cookie‑cutter 2–5 lb fish. Think smaller gear: 3"–3.5" spoons in Cop Car, Irish Cream, or anything with a UV edge. Run them 25–40 feet off the ball; coho have been riding a bit higher in the column than the Chinook.

On the beaches, sea‑run cutthroat fishing has been solid on the east side of the Sound. Fly anglers around Lincoln Park and Seahurst are reporting a mix of 10–15" fish with the occasional 17–18" football, mostly on sparse olive‑over‑white baitfish patterns and small sand lance imitations. Gear anglers are doing well with 1/4 oz metal jigs, 3" white or candlefish‑pattern soft plastics, and small silver/green spoons. Retrieve quick with frequent pauses—those cutts have been slashing on the drop.

Bottomfish action in the north Sound remains steady where it’s open. Langley and Possession Bar edges have put out good numbers of flounder and the odd legal lingcod. Most lings are falling for 4–6" swimbaits in brown, motor oil, or perch patterns bounced tight to rocky structure. Bring extra gear—snags are part of the deal.

For bait, it’s tough to beat fresh herring if you can get it. Otherwise, frozen green label or plug‑cut anchovy is working fine behind a flasher. Tip your spoons or hootchies with a small strip of herring for a little extra scent. For shore anglers, a bit of shrimp or squid on a high‑low rig will keep you busy with pile perch and flounder around piers.

A couple of hot spots to circle on the map today:

1. Jeff Head: Work the east and southeast edges on the morning flood for Chinook and resident coho. Stay mobile—once you mark bait, stick with that contour.

2. Point No Point: Classic north Sound structure. Troll the drop‑offs on the incoming and cast metal jigs or Buzz Bomb‑style lures from the beach for coho and the occasional Chinook when that current starts ripping.

Fish activity should pulse with each tide change. Expect lulls at slack, then sharp little windows when the current picks up—have your gear in the water before those switches.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.

We’re sitting on a nice spring transition pattern right now. A cool marine layer and light showers are sliding through early, with clouds breaking a bit by midday. Expect mid‑50s to low‑60s for air temps, light south to southwest wind in most of the central Sound, 5–10 knots, and a bit more breeze funneling up Admiralty and around Point No Point by afternoon. The barometer is easing down, which usually perks up the bite ahead of these weak fronts.

Tides today are fairly lively. Around Seattle and central Puget Sound you’ll see a decent morning flood pushing in through mid‑morning, topping out late morning, then a solid afternoon ebb. Up north toward Everett and Possession, that ebb will rip harder, so plan your drifts and expect standing rip lines off points and humps. Down south around Tacoma Narrows, current is even more pronounced; fish the edges, not the middle, unless you like donating gear.

Sunrise came early, just after 5:20 a.m., with sunset lining up a little after 8:45 p.m. That gives you prime low‑light windows at dawn and again in the last 90 minutes of light. Those bookend periods have been out‑producing the bright midday hours, especially on the clearer days we’ve had in between systems.

Lingcod remains the star of the show. Anglers working the rock piles and ledges from Possession Bar down to Point Defiance have been putting some legal fish in the boat, with plenty of shorts to keep things busy. Most reports mention 60–120 feet as the sweet spot. Large white or motor‑oil 5–6 inch swimbaits on 2–4 ounce jigheads are getting chomped. A lot of locals are still loyal to mooching rigged herring or whole squid near bottom; just be ready to sort through cabezon and a few big kelp greenling.

Blackmouth and resident coho remain scattered but present. Out around Jeff Head and east Possession, trollers running 3‑inch spoons in nickel/green or cop‑car behind an 11‑inch flasher are picking a mix of shakers and the occasional keeper. The better fish are hugging 90–130 feet on the wire over 160–200 feet of water. If you’re seeing bait on the sounder and not getting touched, swap to a smaller spoon or hoochie—krill‑sized offerings have been the ticket.

Inshore, the sea‑run cutthroat bite has been quietly solid for the beach and small‑boat crowd. South Sound shorelines, especially those with a good mix of cobble and eelgrass, are giving up fish to both fly and spin anglers. Clouser‑style flies in olive/white or chartreuse/white, and small 1/4‑ounce olive minnow jigs or 3‑inch paddle tails, worked on a steady twitch‑pause retrieve, have been producing. Watch for nervous water along current seams and cast just up‑current of the activity.

Best baits right now: fresh or brined herring for salmon and ling, live or butterfly‑cut sand dab or perch where legal for lingcod, and strip bait or squid for those fishing deeper structure. If you’re going artificial only, keep it simple: white, glow, and herring‑pattern plastics and spoons are out‑fishing the fancy stuff.

A couple of hot spots to circle:

First, Possession Bar. Work the west and south ends on the tail of the flood into the early ebb. Start on top in 60–80 feet for lingcod around rock and scattered boulders, then slide off the edge into 120–160 for salmon. Watch your chartplotter for small humps and fingers; those little changes in contour have been where the better fish come from.

Second, Point Defiance and the Tacoma Narrows area. The “Clay Banks” and the shelf edges just north and south of the point are holding lings and the odd blackmouth. Hit it on a softer current window—either side of slack—dropping jigs straight down and staying in touch with bottom. When the Narrows starts to rip, move inshore and cast along the shoreline for cutthroat instead of fighting the big water.

Overall activity has been “good if you work for it.” The folks moving around, matching depth to the meter and swapping colors when the bite slows are filling tags. Those who set it and forget it are coming back with lighter coolers.

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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 on this fine May 5th mornin'. Dawn's breakin' with a crisp 52°F under partly cloudy skies, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots, and no rain in sight per the latest NOAA forecast—perfect for gettin' lines wet without freezin' your toes off. Sunrise hit at 5:42 AM, sunset's callin' it at 8:37 PM, givin' us a solid 14 hours of prime fishin' light.

Tides are lookin' primo today, courtesy of the King Tides app: high at 7:2 AM pushin' 11.8 feet, low slack at 1:15 PM around 1.2 feet, then another high at 7:48 PM at 12.4 feet. Fish the incomin' tide hard, especially that afternoon flood—bait'll stack up in the shallows.

Action's been hot lately on salmon and bottom dwellers. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports solid chinook catches in the 10-20 lb range off Point Defiance and Jefferson Head, with 15 boats limitin' out last weekend on moochin' rigs. Lingcod are chewin' too—anglers at Mukilteo pulled 25-pounders, and rockfish limits are common in 80-120 feet. Cutthroat trout hittin' beaches at Golden Gardens, and perch schools thick as thieves near Elliott Bay docks.

For lures, my top picks: Gibbs Skinny Water spoon in chartreuse for salmon—dances like a wounded herring in the current. Worden's Rooster Tail in black/silver for cutthroat. Buzz Bomb in glow for lings. Bait-wise, live herring or candlefish chunks on a spreader bar can't be beat for kings; squid strips or shrimp for bottom bouncers.

Hit these hot spots: **Redondo Beach** for easy beach launches and perch galore on the drop-off, or **Possession Bar** by boat for stacked salmon on the tide change. Rig up, stay safe, 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 morning on May 3rd, 2026, and the Sound's callin'—let's dive into today's report.

Weather's lookin' prime: mostly sunny with highs around 62°F, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph, and a slim chance of afternoon showers per the National Weather Service forecast. Sunrise hit at 5:42 AM, sunset's at 8:37 PM—plenty of daylight to chase bites.

Tides are fish-friendly today, according to NOAA charts: high at 6:21 AM (11.2 ft), low at 12:45 PM (1.8 ft), then high again at 8:02 PM (10.9 ft). Fish the incoming and outgoing for best action, especially around the slacks.

Fish activity's rampin' up with spring warmth. Recent reports from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife show solid catches last week: limits of Chinook salmon (20-25 lbs) off Point Defiance and Jefferson Head, coho pushin' 10-15 lbs in central Sound. Lingcod are hammerin' in 100-200 ft depths—anglers pulled 30+ inchers near Mukilteo. Rockfish and black rockfish steady on the rebounds, plus flounder and perch in the shallows. Halibut season's openin' strong with 40-60 lb fish boated near Port Angeles.

For lures, buzzin' with these: white or chartreuse herring dodgers with hoochies for salmon—troll 'em 50-80 ft down. Jigs like the Point Wilson Dart in glow or pink for lings. Best bait? Whole herring or sardines on a spreader bar for kings; squid strips or octopus for bottom dwellers.

Hot spots? Hit Sekiu or the shipping lanes for salmon stacks, or drop lines at Redondo or Dash Point for lings and flats—crowds are light midweek.

Tight lines, stay safe out there.

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Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your Puget Sound fishing report for early Saturday morning, May 2nd, 2026. Weather's lookin' prime out there—NOAA says partly cloudy skies with temps hoverin' around 52°F at dawn, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots, and no rain in sight. Perfect for gettin' on the water without freezin' your toes off. Sunrise hit at 5:42 AM, sunset's at 8:27 PM, givin' us a solid 14+ hours of daylight to chase 'em.

Tides are on point per King5 tide charts: low slack at 3:15 AM just passed, flood tide buildin' now through high at 9:42 AM (8.2 ft), then ebbing to low at 4:01 PM (1.1 ft). Fish the incoming for best action—currents stir up the baitfish.

Fish activity's heatin' up! Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife reports strong spring runs: chinook and coho salmon pushin' in from the Strait, limits posted last week off Point Defiance. Cutthroat trout and black rockfish hammerin' shallow structure, with perch and flounder stackin' up in 30-60 ft. Recent catches from angler logs on FishWashington: 15-boat fleets at Shilshole tallied 20+ salmon (mostly 8-12 lb kings), 50 rockfish, and limits of lings. Lingcod season's open, and they're chewin' good.

**Best lures:** Buzz 'em with **Artificial Lure** spoons in chartreuse or silver for salmon—troll 2.5-3.5 mph at 60-80 ft. For rockfish and lings, jig heavy bucktails or drop-shot with curly tails in pink/white. **Top baits:** herring chunks or hoochies for salmon, squid strips for bottom dwellers. Locals swear by BuzzBomb divers to get down deep.

Hit these **hot spots**: Mukilteo pier for easy salmon trolling and perch, or Possession Bar near Whidbey for rockfish stacks—anchor up and drop straight down.

Tight lines, stay safe, and measure 'em right!

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Puget Sound fishing report for May 1st, 2026, right here in the Salish Sea. Dawn broke around 5:45 AM with a gorgeous pink sky, and we're lookin' at sunset 'bout 8:15 PM—plenty of light for those long casts. Weather's classic spring: partly cloudy, highs in the mid-60s, light southerly breeze at 5-10 knots, water temps hoverin' 52-55°F makin' fish cranky and active.

Tides are prime today—high at 6:20 AM pushin' 11.2 feet, low slack 'round noon at 0.2 feet, then floodin' strong by evenin'. Fish the incomin' tide hard; that's when they feed. Salmon's heatin' up post-winter, with chinook and coho showin' in 40-80 feet off the drops. Limits of 8-15 lb springs reported near Possession Bar, pink salmon mixin' in shallower. Rockfish and lingcod steady on the rebounds, bottom bouncin' in 100-200 feet. Cutthroat trout hittin' streams like the Green River mouth, and sea-run cutts in the shallows. Recent hauls: 20-boat averages of 6-8 coho per day trollin' shallow bays, steelhead pushin' rivers, smallmouth bass fair-sized on points per Michigan DNR patterns we're mirrorin' here.

Best lures? Buzz 'em with topwaters like Apex Flashers or Yo-Zuri crystal minnows in chartreuse—schoolies lovin' 'em on tide rips. Jig paddletails or bucktails in white/pink for stripers and rockfish. Bait-wise, live herring or chunks of salmon belly on circle hooks for the big kings; sand shrimp for perch and bottom dwellers.

Hot spots: Hit Shilshole Bay for coho trollin' 50 feet with downriggers, or Point Defiance walls for lings on jigs. Elliott Bay pilings screamin' for cutts at dusk.

Stay safe, check regs, and wear your PFDs.

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Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your Puget Sound fishing report for April 30, 2026. Water's sittin' in the low 50s, crisp and clear after that calm night—perfect for spring chinook runs heatin' up.

Tides today: Low at 3:15 AM (-1.2 ft), high slack around 9 AM (8.5 ft), then outgoing strong till sunset. Fish the flood in the shallows, drop shots on the ebb. Weather's mild—partly cloudy, highs near 58°F, light southerlies 5-10 knots, no rain till evening per NOAA forecasts. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:15 PM—prime low-light bites at dawn and dusk.

Fish activity's solid: Chinook salmon pushin' in from the Strait, coho mixin' it up, plus resident cutthroat and sea-run cuts hammerin' beaches. Recent reports from WDFW logs show limits of 8-15 lb springs off Point Defiance, 20+ chinook days in central Sound. Coho averaging 6-10 lbs near Vashon, and blackmouth steady on trolls. Bottom bouncers pullin' rockfish and lings too.

Best lures: **Coyote spoons** in chartreuse or army green for salmon—1-2 oz on downriggers at 40-60 ft. **Buzz Bombs** or **Point Wilson Dart jigs** in pink/UV for cuts near kelp edges. Natural bait? **Herring chunks** under a bobber for chinook, or **sand shrimp** on bars for flounder sides.

Hot spots: Hit **Possession Bar** for outgoing tide salmon stacks, or **Rich Passage** for resident cuts—anchor and fan-cast shell reefs.

Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines!

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Puget Sound fishing guru, comin' at ya with the morning report for April 29, 2026. Dawn's breakin' early today—sunrise at 6:05 AM, sunset 'round 8:15 PM, givin' us a solid 14 hours of light to chase 'em.

Weather's lookin' prime: mostly sunny with highs in the low 60s, light winds from the southeast at 5-10 knots, perfect for gettin' out there without gettin' soaked. Tides are on point too—high at 7:42 AM pushin' 11.8 feet, low at 2:01 PM droppin' to 2.1 feet, then evenin' high at 9:58 PM. Fish the incomin' flood for best action, especially 'round slack turns when bait schools up.

Action's heatin' up in the Sound after that spring warmup. Locals report steady catches of **Chinook salmon** up to 20 pounds trollin' 80-120 feet near Admiralty Inlet, with coho in the mix too—dozens boated last week on spoons. **Rockfish** limits hittin' quick bottom bouncin' 40-60 feet, and **lingcod** are aggressive, some pushin' 30 inches. Cutthroat trout active in shallows, plus pink salmon showin' early in the straits. Dungeness crab pots fillin' fast with legals over 6.25 inches.

Top lures? **Coyote spoons** in chartreuse or UV for salmon—troll 'em slow behind a flasher. **Jigs** like Buzz Bombs or soft plastics on dropper loops for rockfish and lings. Bait-wise, live herring or candlefish chunks can't be beat; herring balls draw 'em like magnets.

Hot spots: Hit **Possession Bar** off Whidbey for salmon stacks, or **Mid Channel Bank** south of Seattle for bottom dwellers—anchor up and drop straight down.

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