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Puget Sound Winter Fishing Forecast: Steelhead, Cutthroat, and Coho in the Mix
For January 18, 2025, fishing in the Puget Sound is looking promising, despite the winter chill. Here’s what you need to know:
### Tides and Weather
Today, the tides in Tacoma, Commencement Bay, are as follows: a low tide at 1:12 AM with 0.7 ft, a high tide at 8:15 AM with 12.74 ft, a low tide at 2:34 PM with 5.08 ft, and a high tide at 7:43 PM with 9.14 ft[2]. The weather is typical for this time of year, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:49 AM, and sunset is at 4:51 PM, giving you ample daylight to get out on the water[2].
### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been steady, especially for those targeting winter steelhead. December and January are peak months for early-returning hatchery steelhead in Puget Sound rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish. Wild steelhead returns are also starting to pick up this month[5].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday saw some good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. The south sound beaches have been producing quality fish, with anglers reporting catches using sculpin, euphausiid, and krill patterns[4].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho salmon, baitfish patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver work well. An 8-weight spey rod is ideal for throwing larger flies and heavier sink tips[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Snoqualmie River**: Known for its early-returning hatchery steelhead, this river is a hot spot during the winter months.
- **South Puget Sound Beaches**: These areas have been producing good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. Look for moving water and early morning outgoing tides for the best results.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're targeting winter steelhead or sea-run cutthroat. Make sure to check the latest fishing regulations and handle the fish gently to ensure their survival.
### Tides and Weather
Today, the tides in Tacoma, Commencement Bay, are as follows: a low tide at 1:12 AM with 0.7 ft, a high tide at 8:15 AM with 12.74 ft, a low tide at 2:34 PM with 5.08 ft, and a high tide at 7:43 PM with 9.14 ft[2]. The weather is typical for this time of year, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:49 AM, and sunset is at 4:51 PM, giving you ample daylight to get out on the water[2].
### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been steady, especially for those targeting winter steelhead. December and January are peak months for early-returning hatchery steelhead in Puget Sound rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish. Wild steelhead returns are also starting to pick up this month[5].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday saw some good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. The south sound beaches have been producing quality fish, with anglers reporting catches using sculpin, euphausiid, and krill patterns[4].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho salmon, baitfish patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver work well. An 8-weight spey rod is ideal for throwing larger flies and heavier sink tips[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Snoqualmie River**: Known for its early-returning hatchery steelhead, this river is a hot spot during the winter months.
- **South Puget Sound Beaches**: These areas have been producing good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. Look for moving water and early morning outgoing tides for the best results.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're targeting winter steelhead or sea-run cutthroat. Make sure to check the latest fishing regulations and handle the fish gently to ensure their survival.
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By Quiet. PleaseFor January 18, 2025, fishing in the Puget Sound is looking promising, despite the winter chill. Here’s what you need to know:
### Tides and Weather
Today, the tides in Tacoma, Commencement Bay, are as follows: a low tide at 1:12 AM with 0.7 ft, a high tide at 8:15 AM with 12.74 ft, a low tide at 2:34 PM with 5.08 ft, and a high tide at 7:43 PM with 9.14 ft[2]. The weather is typical for this time of year, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:49 AM, and sunset is at 4:51 PM, giving you ample daylight to get out on the water[2].
### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been steady, especially for those targeting winter steelhead. December and January are peak months for early-returning hatchery steelhead in Puget Sound rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish. Wild steelhead returns are also starting to pick up this month[5].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday saw some good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. The south sound beaches have been producing quality fish, with anglers reporting catches using sculpin, euphausiid, and krill patterns[4].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho salmon, baitfish patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver work well. An 8-weight spey rod is ideal for throwing larger flies and heavier sink tips[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Snoqualmie River**: Known for its early-returning hatchery steelhead, this river is a hot spot during the winter months.
- **South Puget Sound Beaches**: These areas have been producing good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. Look for moving water and early morning outgoing tides for the best results.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're targeting winter steelhead or sea-run cutthroat. Make sure to check the latest fishing regulations and handle the fish gently to ensure their survival.
### Tides and Weather
Today, the tides in Tacoma, Commencement Bay, are as follows: a low tide at 1:12 AM with 0.7 ft, a high tide at 8:15 AM with 12.74 ft, a low tide at 2:34 PM with 5.08 ft, and a high tide at 7:43 PM with 9.14 ft[2]. The weather is typical for this time of year, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:49 AM, and sunset is at 4:51 PM, giving you ample daylight to get out on the water[2].
### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been steady, especially for those targeting winter steelhead. December and January are peak months for early-returning hatchery steelhead in Puget Sound rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish. Wild steelhead returns are also starting to pick up this month[5].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
Yesterday saw some good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. The south sound beaches have been producing quality fish, with anglers reporting catches using sculpin, euphausiid, and krill patterns[4].
### Best Lures and Bait
For sea-run cutthroat, use fly patterns like sculpin, euphausiid, and krill. Small suggestive patterns mimicking copepods, amphipods, and other small crustacean larvae are also effective. For coho salmon, baitfish patterns like the Foul Free Herring or Mini Deceiver work well. An 8-weight spey rod is ideal for throwing larger flies and heavier sink tips[4].
### Hot Spots
- **Snoqualmie River**: Known for its early-returning hatchery steelhead, this river is a hot spot during the winter months.
- **South Puget Sound Beaches**: These areas have been producing good catches of sea-run cutthroat and resident coho salmon. Look for moving water and early morning outgoing tides for the best results.
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're targeting winter steelhead or sea-run cutthroat. Make sure to check the latest fishing regulations and handle the fish gently to ensure their survival.