• Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Blackmouth, Squid, Cutthroat, and Steelhead in January

  • Jan 2 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Blackmouth, Squid, Cutthroat, and Steelhead in January

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  • For January 2, 2025, in the Puget Sound and Seattle area, here’s what you can expect for your fishing trip:

    ### Tidal Report
    Today, the high tide is at 07:28 with a height of 12.6 feet, and the low tide is at 12:58 with a height of 7.6 feet. These tides are crucial for planning your fishing trips, especially for squid and salmon fishing[2].

    ### Weather
    Check the latest forecast, but generally, January weather in Seattle can be quite rough with rain and cooler temperatures. Make sure to dress warmly and be prepared for changing conditions.

    ### Sunrise and Sunset
    Sunrise today is around 8:04 AM, and sunset is at 4:20 PM. These times are important for planning your day, especially if you're targeting fish that are more active during certain times of the day.

    ### Fish Activity
    January is a great time for several types of fishing in the Puget Sound.

    - **Blackmouth Salmon**: Fishing for resident Chinook Salmon, known as Blackmouth, is a highlight this time of year. These fish can be found in Marine Area 10 and South Sound’s Marine Area 13. Focus on areas like Jeff Head, Kingston, Richmond Beach, and Shilshole Bay. Downrigger trolling near the bottom in 80-150 feet of water is a successful technique. Ensure the fish are at least 22 inches and hatchery-clipped to keep them[1].

    - **Squid**: Squid fishing has been excellent, both from boats and piers. Elliott Bay and Commencement Bay are good spots for boat anglers, while Les Davis Pier in Tacoma, Seacrest Pier in West Seattle, and Waterfront Piers in Downtown Seattle are great for pier fishing. Squid are active mainly at night but can also be caught during the day. Incoming and high tides are preferable[1][4].

    - **Cutthroat Trout**: Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish offer robust Cutthroat Trout fisheries. Trolling in the upper 30 feet mid-lake with a double hook Wedding Ring and a nightcrawler behind a dodger or lake troll has been productive[1].

    - **Steelhead**: January is a peak month for hatchery Steelhead in rivers like the Snoqualmie and Skykomish. Wild Steelhead starts to enter the river systems this month as well. Coastal rivers such as the Bogachiel and Queets also have good returns[1][4].

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For Blackmouth Salmon, use downrigger trolling rigs and focus on working near the bottom. For squid, squid jigs are the go-to, especially at night when squid are attracted to light. For Cutthroat Trout, a double hook Wedding Ring with a nightcrawler is effective. For Steelhead, traditional steelhead lures like spinners, spoons, and flies can be very effective.

    ### Hot Spots
    - **Jeff Head and Kingston**: These areas are known for good Blackmouth Salmon fishing.
    - **Elliott Bay and Commencement Bay**: Excellent spots for squid fishing.
    - **Les Davis Pier and Seacrest Pier**: Great piers for catching squid.
    - **Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish**: Prime locations for Cutthroat Trout.
    - **Snoqualmie and Skykomish Rivers**: Good spots for Steelhead fishing.

    Always check the Emergency Regulations for any rule changes before you head out, as seasons can close quickly due to impact limits. Enjoy your fishing trip
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