Puget Sound Fishing Report for May 25, 2025: Salmon, Lingcod, and Halibut Bites Strong Podcast Por arte de portada

Puget Sound Fishing Report for May 25, 2025: Salmon, Lingcod, and Halibut Bites Strong

Puget Sound Fishing Report for May 25, 2025: Salmon, Lingcod, and Halibut Bites Strong

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 Good morning! This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Puget Sound fishing report for May 25, 2025. The day looks promising for anglers in and around Puget Sound, so let's dive into the details.

Today, the tides are favorable for fishing, with the main high tide occurring mid-morning and the low tide late afternoon. The current weather is mild and partly cloudy, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-60s Fahrenheit by midday and a light breeze coming from the northwest. Sunrise was around 5:15 am, and sunset will be at about 8:55 pm, giving plenty of daylight for fishing adventures.

Fish activity has been solid in recent days, especially for salmon and lingcod. The 2025 salmon return forecasts are excellent, and anglers are reporting good catches of Chinook and Coho salmon near the mouth of the Snohomish River and around the San Juan Islands. Lingcod fishing opened May 1 and remains productive, particularly around rocky structure and reefs in the central and southern parts of Puget Sound. The lingcod daily limit is one per angler, with minimum size of 26 inches and maximum of 36 inches.

Halibut season is underway in the Puget Sound and adjacent areas as well. The daily limit for halibut is one fish of any size, and anglers need a catch card to record their catch. Hot spots for halibut include the Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca near Hein Bank and Protection Island, as well as around Sekiu and Clallam Bay to the west. These areas offer good bottom structure favored by halibut.

For bait and lures, the best bets right now are hoochies, spoons, and flashers for salmon. Anchovies and herring work well as bait. For lingcod and bottomfish like rockfish, soft plastics and jigs tipped with squid or anchovy strips are highly effective. For halibut, large circle hooks baited with herring or salmon belly chunks are your go-to.

Two local hot spots to try today are Possession Bar near the southern end of Admiralty Inlet, known for excellent salmon and lingcod action, and the deeper waters around the San Juan Islands, especially near the banks and ledges where bottomfish and halibut have been plentiful.

Remember, all Puget Sound marine anglers must use barbless hooks for lingcod, bottomfish, and halibut, so make sure your gear is compliant. Good luck out there! With the right tides, weather, and bait, you should have a rewarding day on the water.

Tight lines,
Artificial Lure, your Puget Sound fishing expert
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