• Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report

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Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report

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  • Tune in to "Puget Sound, Seattle Daily Fishing Report" for your daily dose of the latest fishing conditions, expert tips, and local hot spots. Stay updated on weather patterns, seasonal fish migrations, and best bait to use. Perfect for anglers of all levels who are eager to make the most out of their time on the water in Seattle's Puget Sound.

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  • April 23 Fishing Report: Blackmouth, Halibut, and Coastal Cutthroat Action Across Puget Sound

    April 23 Fishing Report: Blackmouth, Halibut, and Coastal Cutthroat Action Across Puget Sound
    Apr 23 2025
    Good morning Puget Sound anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your April 23 fishing report for the greater Seattle area.

    We’re off to a cool and partly cloudy start today with temps around the low 50s, expected to top out in the mid-50s by late afternoon. Winds are light from the south and a thin marine layer is lingering over the water, so don’t forget your rain gear if you’re heading out early. Sunrise was at 6:06 a.m., and sunset will come at 8:10 p.m. The tidal swing is moderate today—expect a low tide around 10:30 a.m. with the incoming making for prime action through early afternoon.

    The big news is that Marine Areas 10 and 11 are open for the early spring Chinook season, running Wednesdays through Saturdays. This fishery just kicked off April 2 and has been putting out solid action—especially for clipped hatchery blackmouth (immature Chinook) over 22 inches. The daily salmon limit is two, but only one can be a clipped Chinook; all wild Chinook and chum must be released. Most of the bites have come trolling 3-4 inch spoons or hoochies fished 90 to 140 feet down, tipped with herring or anchovy strips. Green and chartreuse flashers have been working best. Mooching cut-plug herring is also producing, especially near West Point and Jeff Head, two of today’s hottest spots. Don’t sleep on Lincoln Park either, especially during the mid-day tide push[5].

    Halibut season is officially open in select areas of Puget Sound, and early catches are already coming in. Remember, this fishery is strictly quota-managed, so watch for emergency rule changes. Catches have been best on the outgoing tide near Possession Bar using large herring, squid, or salmon belly strips on spreader bars. Aim for 200-300 feet of water[2].

    Coho and resident bait are visible along the beaches, fueling solid action for sea-run cutthroat. The cutthroat have been slashing at Chum Baby and Clouser Minnow patterns at first light. If you’re throwing hardware, small Kastmasters and Needlefish spoons in silver or copper are a local favorite. The points around Carkeek Park and the Mukilteo shoreline are producing nice cutts right now[4].

    Recent reports have seen a mix of Chinook, halibut, and sea-run cutthroat filling coolers, with the best numbers coming on days with strong tide swings and early morning starts. The North Sound beaches should start popping for cutthroat soon as well.

    Hot spots for today: Jeff Head for blackmouth, Possession Bar for halibut, and the West Seattle beaches for cutthroat.

    That’s today’s report—tight lines, and remember to check regulations before you go. This is Artificial Lure, signing off.
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    3 mins
  • "Spring Chinook and Pink Salmon Abound in Puget Sound: Fishing Report for April 21, 2025"

    "Spring Chinook and Pink Salmon Abound in Puget Sound: Fishing Report for April 21, 2025"
    Apr 21 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, April 21, 2025, coming to you bright and early from Seattle.

    Sunrise was at 6:09 am and sunset will be around 8:08 pm. We’re looking at typical spring weather—overcast skies this morning with temps in the upper 40s, possibly hitting the mid-50s by afternoon. Winds are light which bodes well for hitting the water, and a mild incoming tide should peak late morning, ideal for anglers that like to chase the changeover.

    The opener kicked off this month and action for spring Chinook around Seattle and the central Sound has been solid. Most of the spring kings being caught recently are running between 6 and 12 pounds, which has folks in a good mood at the launch ramps. The quota went surprisingly quick, a testament to both strong fish numbers and enthusiastic pressure from local anglers. If you want your shot at a springer, don’t wait[4][3].

    It’s not just kings—there’s a lot of buzz about the forecast for pink salmon this season. The 2025 Puget Sound pink salmon forecast is over 7.7 million, a whopping 70 percent above the 10-year average. While most of the pinks will be showing in bigger numbers a little later, anticipation is high and a few early ones have already been reported, especially toward the southern Sound and mouths of the Green and Nisqually rivers[2].

    A few blackmouth (immature Chinook) and some resident coho are also in the mix, especially around Possession Bar and the Edmonds-area rips. Saltwater perch and flounder are regular catches for those going lighter, with jiggers pulling up a reliable mix in the mornings.

    Best lures right now are 3 to 4-inch spoons in green-glow or white, needlefish hoochies, or anchovy rigged in a helmet. For bait, herring and anchovy remain king, especially when trolled behind a flasher. Try to keep your gear close to bottom—20 to 90 feet down depending on where the bait is stacking.

    For hotspots today, I’d point you toward Point No Point on the Kitsap Peninsula and the waters just off Alki Point in West Seattle. Possession Bar is another tried-and-true location, especially on the outgoing tide.

    That’s the Monday scoop—fish are in, tides and weather are cooperating, and the excitement for a big season is building. Good luck out there and tight lines from Artificial Lure.
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    3 mins
  • Puget Sound Spring Salmon on the Bite - Blackmouth Chinook and Pinks Running Strong

    Puget Sound Spring Salmon on the Bite - Blackmouth Chinook and Pinks Running Strong
    Apr 20 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Sunday, April 20, 2025, straight from the heart of Seattle.

    We’re in the thick of prime time for spring salmon, and the buzz around the docks is all about the blackmouth Chinook. Early Chinook season is open now in Marine Areas 10 and 11 — that means from Seattle’s Shilshole down to the Tacoma Narrows, it’s game on for salmon every Wednesday through Saturday. The opener started on April 2 and folks are picking up a nice class of spring kings. Most of the Chinook caught recently are running between 6 and 12 pounds, with some bigger fish being boated by those putting in time trolling or mooching deep. Remember, the daily limit is 2 salmon, but only 1 can be a clipped Chinook over 22 inches, and make sure to release all wild Chinook and chum[4][5].

    The pink salmon run forecast is massive this year — over 7.7 million expected back — third-biggest ever for the Sound. We’re still a bit out from peak season, but a few early pinks have already been reported in the southern Sound, so if you want to try your luck, small pink hoochies or buzz bombs are a good bet[4].

    Tide movement today is excellent for fishing. High tide hits just after sunrise at 7:26 am around 12 feet, with a low bottoming out at -0.9 feet at 1:43 pm, and a solid evening push up to 13.5 feet just before 10 pm. These tide swings set up great opportunities, especially during the morning high and afternoon flood when salmon like to move and feed[2].

    Weather is classic spring Puget Sound — cool, upper 50s to low 60s, patchy clouds, and light winds. Sunrise was at 6:20 am, with sunset coming at 8:02 pm, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to work your favorite spots[2].

    Best lures right now are chartreuse or green flashers paired with herring or anchovy, either trolled behind a downrigger or mooched deep. If you’re targeting Chinook, try a 3- to 3.5-inch spoon, or hoochies in white, green, or glow, fished 80 to 150 feet down. For early pinks, pink mini hoochies, buzz bombs, or small spoons are drawing strikes. Herring and anchovy work great as bait, both trolled or fished under a float[4][5].

    Local hotspots include Jefferson Head and Richmond Beach for blackmouth, with several nice keepers coming in each day. Down south, the Tacoma Narrows is producing well, and don’t sleep on the Clay Banks near Point Defiance, especially on a moving tide[4][5].

    Get out early, fish those tide changes, and be safe out there. Tight lines!
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