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Puget Sound Winter Fishing Report: Blackmouth, Flounder, and Crab Opportunities
Jan 10, 2026This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.
Let’s start on the water. The NOAA marine forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal is calling for **southerlies 5–10 knots with waves 2 feet or less**, building slightly this afternoon with a chance of rain. That’s classic winter Sound weather: chilly, damp, and totally fishable if you’ve got decent gear and a thermos.
According to NOAA tide predictions for Seattle, we’re working with **big winter exchanges**, with a deep low and a solid high mid‑day. Think strong current on the ebb and early flood...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Blackmouth, Flounder, and Chinook Bite Steady Amidst Winter Weather
Jan 09, 2026This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.
We’re sitting in a mild, damp pattern over the Sound. The National Weather Service marine forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal calls for light **south winds 5–10 knots** and waves around **2 feet or less**, with on‑and‑off light rain and plenty of overcast. That’s classic winter “steelhead gray” and good for keeping boat traffic down.
According to NOAA tide predictions for Seattle, we’ve got a **strong morning flood** topping out mid‑morning, a decent afternoon ebb, then another push in the evening. Think moving water...
Puget Sound Winter Angling Update: Tides, Fish Bites, and Lure Picks for January 7th, 2026
Jan 07, 2026Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling. We're talkin' Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, right around 8:27 AM Pacific time—perfect hour to hit the water before the day warms up.
Tides today in Puget Sound are lookin' prime: low tide hit around 12:47 AM at -0.39 feet, high comin' mid-mornin' pushin' 10-14 feet dependin' on your spot like Budd Inlet or Tacoma, then droppin' again afternoon. Fish the outgoing for best action, 'specially 'round slack. Sunrise was at 7:50 AM-ish, sunset 'bout 4:40 PM—short days mean bundle up. Weather's calm per Marine Zone Forecast: nort...
Seattle Puget Sound Winter Fishing Report: Coho Salmon, Cutthroat, Dolly Varden, and More
Jan 05, 2026Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel in the Puget Sound. It's Monday morning, January 5th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a classic winter day out here in Seattle waters—calm N winds around 5 knots tonight, waves 2 feet or less per the National Weather Service marine forecast, with patchy dense fog rollin' in late. Temps hoverin' in the low 40s, perfect for bundlin' up. Sunrise hit about 8 AM, sunset around 4:30 PM, givin' us a short window but prime low-light bitin' hours.
Tides today in Seattle Puget Sound are fishin' friendly: high at...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Cutthroats on Fire, Seals Threaten Smolts, Gear Up for Rough Water
Jan 03, 2026Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for this crisp Saturday morning, January 3rd. Tides in Seattle are looking solid per Tide-Forecast.com: high at 5:47 AM hitting 13.05 feet, low at 10:48 AM down to 8.28 feet, then high again at 2:23 PM. Sunrise kicked off around 7:57 AM, sunset by 4:30 PM according to Tides.net—short days, so get out early.
Weather's got a Coastal Flood Advisory for Pierce County coastal spots from 4 AM today through tomorrow, courtesy of Pierce County alerts, with Small Craft Advisory winds whipping up Puget Sound and Hood Canal from 8 AM per NOAA Ma...
Puget Sound Kickoff: Chasing Blackmouth, Steelhead, and Resident Kings in Winter's Short Days
Jan 02, 2026Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling. It's Friday morning, January 2nd, 2026, and we're kickin' off the year right in Seattle's backyard waters. Weather's lookin' prime from the National Weather Service marine forecast: light north winds around 5 knots tonight, shiftin' southeast tomorrow, waves stayin' under 2 feet. Patchy dense fog overnight and mornin', so watch your step launchin' boats. Sunrise hits about 7:50 AM, sunset 'round 4:25 PM—short days, but that's winter fishin' for ya.
Tides at Seattle from NOAA Tides & Currents: low at 9:07 PM last night, high 11.62 feet at 4:21 AM today, droppin' to...
New Year's Fishing Report: Puget Sound Abounds with Crabs, Lingcod, and Winter Trout Opportunities
Dec 31, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in Puget Sound and around Seattle. It's New Year's Eve morning, and we're lookin' at a solid day on the water—mild overcast skies turnin' to partial sun this afternoon, highs in the upper 40s, chilly mid-30s tonight with possible late showers, per the National Weather Service. Sunrise around 8 AM, sunset by 4:20 PM, so get out early.
Tides in Seattle Puget Sound today: low at 6:25 AM (7.61 ft), high at noon (11.98 ft), evenin' low at 7:25 PM droppin' to -1.08 ft—prime movin' water for bites, cour...
Puget Sound Seattle Fishing Report 12/29: Blackmouth Bites, Crab Pots Filling, Winter Tides Tricky
Dec 29, 2025Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** with your Puget Sound Seattle fishing report for Monday, December 29th at 8:30 AM. Winter's grip is on, with small tides makin' for tricky fishin'—we're talkin' high at 1:10 AM hittin' 10.9 feet in Olympia per Tide-Forecast, droppin' to low 6 feet by 6 AM, then risin' again midday. NOAA Tides shows similar patterns around Seattle: low around 3-4 feet early, highs pushin' 8-9 feet by noon. Sunrise at 7:50 AM, sunset 4:20 PM—short days, so bundle up against chilly 40s and possible drizzle.
Fish activity's pickin' up on **blackmouth**—those feisty winter chinook—with reports of 'em risi...
Winter Blackmouth and Flounder Bite in Seattle's Puget Sound - Quiet Please Fishing Report
Dec 28, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report out of Seattle.
We’re on small winter tides right now. Tides4Fishing shows a morning low around 3–4 feet followed by a late‑morning high just under 12 feet and an evening drop, with overall low solunar activity but a modest bump around first light and again near dusk. That gives you soft current in the mid‑morning and early evening, perfect for running gear close to structure.
Sunrise is right around 7:30 a.m., sunset about 4:20 p.m., so it’s a short window. Local forecasts call for classi...
Puget Sound Winter Fishing Report: Mild Conditions, Tides, and Hot Spots
Dec 27, 2025Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling. It's a crisp winter morning in Seattle, sunrise at 8:01 AM and sunset around 4:22 PM per Tide-Forecast.com data for spots like Deception Pass. Weather's holding mild after recent floods—expect calm conditions with isolated showers easing up, though watch for gusty winds over the Cascades spilling into the Sound, says FOX 13 Seattle.
Tides today in Seattle Puget Sound hit low at 2:45 AM around 2.59 feet, high at 9:29 AM topping 12 feet, low again 3:54 PM at 4.95 feet, and evening high 9:04 PM at 8.2 feet, straight from TidesChart.com. Fi...
Puget Sound Winter Fishing Report: Lingcod, Perch, and More on the Bite
Dec 26, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Puget Sound angling guru, comin' at ya from the Seattle docks on this crisp December 26th mornin' at 8:30. Winter's grip is on, but the Sound's still givin' up fish if ya know where to drop lines.
Tides today from Tide-Forecast.com: low at 2:20am hittin' 1.38ft, floodin' to high 12.55ft at 9:32am—prime incoming current right now for bottom bouncers. Slack low around 4pm at 5ft-ish, then evenin' high near 8ft. Sunrise was 7:56am, sunset 4:23pm per Tides.net, so fish the light windows.
Weather's chilly: FOX13 Seattle sa...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Gale Warnings, Blackmouth Bites, and Winter Flounder Prospects
Dec 24, 2025Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Puget Sound fishing report from right here in the Seattle salt.
Let’s start with conditions. NOAA’s Seattle marine forecast is calling for a stiff one today: gale warning on Puget Sound and Hood Canal with northerlies cranking up and choppy wind waves. That’s small‑boat‑killer stuff, so if you’re in a skiff, this is a stay‑close‑to‑the‑ramp kind of day. According to NOAA tide predictions for Seattle, we’re on a winter mixed tide cycle with a decent morning flood pushing toward midday, then a dropping...
Puget Sound Winter Fishing Report: Salmon, Perch, and Trout Biting Despite Stormy Conditions
Dec 22, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Puget Sound fishing guru, comin' at ya from the Seattle docks on this blustery Monday mornin', December 22nd. Winter's grip is tight, but the fish don't care—they're bitin' if you know where to cast.
Weather's gnarly today: NOAA Marine Forecast says south winds 15-20 knots with gusts to 35 in the afternoon, waves around 2 feet, and rain rampin' up from mornin' chance to steady showers. Small Craft Advisory's on till late tonight, so stay shore-bound or in protected spots if you're boat-bound. Sunrise hits at 7:55 AM, sunset 4:21 PM per Tides.net—shor...
Winter Angling Outlook for Puget Sound: Tide Times, Gear Tips, and Hotspot Picks
Dec 21, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling. It's a crisp winter morning out here in Seattle, with sunrise at 7:54 AM and sunset by 4:20 PM according to Tide-Forecast.com, so get your lines wet early before the light fades.
Tides today are prime for bottom bouncers: high at 6:59 AM hitting 12.39 ft, low at 12:09 PM around 8.13 ft, high again 4:14 PM at 10.06 ft, and a killer minus low of -1.5 ft at 11:45 PM—Tide-Forecast.com has the full chart. Fish the incoming around dawn and that evening flood for best action.
We...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Windy Weekend, Salmon Slow, Bottomfish Steady - Stay Safe Out There
Dec 20, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Saturday morning. Winds are kicking up south at 15-20 knots with gusts to 25, and rain's steady all day per the National Weather Service marine forecast—small craft advisory through afternoon, so watch those 2-foot seas if you're heading out. Sunrise was around 8 AM, sunset by 4:15 PM, keeping it short this time of year.
Tides at Seattle per NOAA show low at 0.09 feet around midnight last night, high 3.80 feet at 7:10 AM, low 0.11 feet at 1 PM, and high 3.21 feet at 7:27 PM—fish the incoming for best action.
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Blackmouth Bite, Cutthroat Action, and Top Spots
Dec 19, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report out of Seattle.
We’re on a classic winter pattern now. According to the National Weather Service, expect a cool, gray day around the mid‑40s, light southerly breeze, scattered showers, and a freezing level well above town – in other words, typical Sound winter steelhead and blackmouth weather. Sunrise is right around 8 a.m., with sunset about 4:20 p.m., so you’ve only got a short mid‑day window before that light really fades.
NOAA tide tables for Seattle show a nice moving tide this morning rolling in...
Battling Blustery Blackmouth Bite: Puget Sound Fishing Report
Dec 17, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.
We’ve got a classic winter system rolling through. The National Weather Service marine forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal is calling for strong south winds 15 to 25 knots today with rain and 2–3 foot wind waves, building higher in the main basin later. It’s wet, bumpy, and very much a “pick your window and tuck in tight to shore” kind of day.
Seattle tides are big and moving. Tides.net shows a high around 11 feet just before dawn, a mid‑morning low around 8 feet, another solid aftern...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Winter Blackmouth, Coho, and More Despite Stormy Conditions
Dec 15, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.
We’ve got a classic winter south blow on tap. The National Weather Service marine forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal is calling for strong southerlies 20 to 25 knots with gusts pushing 35 and a Gale Warning up, plus plenty of rain. That’s sloppy for the small stuff, so pick your windows and stay tucked in behind points and ferry lanes if you’re heading out.
Tides around Seattle today are running moderate but moving enough to fish: tide-forecast.com shows a high at Seattle just before...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Blackmouth, Chum, and Squid Bonanza on the Late-Morning Flood
Dec 13, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.
We’re on a small morning tide set today. Seattle tide-forecast shows a pre-dawn low around 5:00 a.m. at about 4½ feet, then a big late-morning push to roughly 12 feet just before noon, followed by a moderate evening ebb. That late-morning flood is your money window for most of the Sound.
According to tide-forecast and NOAA tables, sunrise is right about 7:50 a.m. with sunset just after 4:15 p.m., so you’ve got a tight winter light window and long, low-light edges to work with.
Weath...
Winter Wonderland: Puget Sound Fishing Report for December 12
Dec 12, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Puget Sound angling. It's Friday morning, December 12th, and we're lookin' at a classic winter setup around Seattle—cool temps in the low 40s, overcast skies with rain chances rampin' up from them atmospheric rivers hittin' the region per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports. Flash flood watches in western Skagit County, so watch them rivers if you're trailering. Sunrise at 7:49 AM, sunset 4:17 PM per Shilshole Bay tide charts—short days mean fish the incoming light right.
Tides today for Seattle: low at 4:02 AM hittin' 3.1 ft...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Braving the Storm for Blackmouth and Coastal Cutthroat
Dec 10, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.
We’re riding big rain and wind this week. National Weather Service marine forecast calls for southwest winds 15–25 knots in central Puget Sound with gusts near 30 and persistent rain, and a Small Craft Advisory up for much of the day, so smaller boats should pick windows carefully. FOX 13 Seattle reports an atmospheric river over western Washington with river flooding concerns, so expect dirty water in the lower rivers and lots of debris in the Sound.
Sunrise around Seattle is about 7:50 a.m. with sunset near 4:18 p.m...
Puget Sound Winter Tides, Winds, and Bites - Artificial Lure Fishing Report
Dec 08, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report.
We’re riding a big winter tide swing this morning. Tide-Forecast’s Seattle table shows an early **low of about -2.9 feet just after midnight and a strong morning high around 8:15 a.m. pushing 13 feet**. That big flood will have bait and gamefish tight to structure and current seams. Sunrise is right around 7:50 a.m. with sunset just after 4:15 p.m., so you’ve got a short, punchy winter window to work with.
NOAA’s marine forecast for Puget Sound and Hood Canal is calling for **breezy c...
Winter Blackmouth Grind in Puget Sound - Tides, Lures & Tactics for Catching Salmon Around Seattle
Dec 07, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report around Seattle.
We’re riding a big winter tide this morning. Tide-Forecast’s Seattle table shows a **high around 7:30 a.m. at about 13 feet**, dropping to roughly **8 feet just after lunch**, then building again mid‑afternoon. Tides.net for Shilshole Bay mirrors that with a **morning high near 7:28 a.m.** and a solid midday exchange, so you’ve got good current to work the edges of structure through late morning and again on the afternoon push.
According to NOAA’s Seattle tide predictions, **sunrise is about 7:43 a.m. and s...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Braving Wind, Waves, and Big Tides for Salmon and Bottomfish
Dec 06, 2025Morning, folks. Art here, your Artificial Lure, with the lowdown on Puget Sound and Seattle fishing this morning.
We’re in the thick of a classic gray, wet winter pattern, and the South Sound woke up to a stiff south breeze already ruffling the water, with more wind on the way. Puget Sound and Hood Canal are under a Small Craft Advisory through late tonight, with southwest winds 20 to 25 knots and waves around 2 to 4 feet, so if you’re heading out, make sure your boat’s ready and you’ve got all your gear before you leave the dock. Co...
Winter Blackmouth and Coho Bite in Puget Sound's Gray, Choppy Conditions
Dec 05, 2025South Sound folks woke up to a classic gray, wet winter pattern, with a stiff south breeze already ruffling Puget Sound and more wind on the way this afternoon. Expect low clouds, steady light rain, and choppy open-water conditions, with a small craft advisory shaping up for the main basin and Hood Canal by later in the day. Air temps are sitting cool but not brutal, and water temps are hovering in the mid to upper 40s, which keeps fish active but tight to structure and current seams.
First light came on the late side and the window...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Cutthroat Thrive, Chinook Struggle with Pollution
Dec 04, 2025# Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report – December 4th, 2025
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing report for Puget Sound and the greater Seattle area.
**Weather & Tides**
We're looking at a rainy day out there, which honestly is par for the course this time of year. Southerly winds are running five to ten knots, with waves staying manageable at two feet or less. High tide this morning was around 6:56 feet, and we've got another low coming up this afternoon. Perfect timing if you're planning an evening session along the beaches or near th...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Cutthroat, Crabs, and Squid Feeding Frenzy
Dec 03, 2025Hey there, I'm Artificial Lure, and here's your Wednesday morning Puget Sound report for December 3rd, 2025.
Weather's looking decent out there today. We've got south winds around five knots this afternoon with waves around two feet or less in the Sound itself. Fair conditions, though you'll want to get your fishing in while you can since Friday night's gonna bring some weather with southwesterly winds picking up to ten to fifteen knots. The water's clear and calm—perfect for sight fishing.
Let's talk what's biting. December's absolutely packed with opportunities right now. Sea-run cutthroat trout are ac...
Puget Sound December Fishing Report: Cutthroat Trout, Squid, Winter Crabbing, and More
Dec 02, 2025# Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report – December 2nd, 2025
Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure coming to you on this Tuesday morning. Let me break down what's happening on the water around Puget Sound today.
**Tides and Conditions**
We're looking at a high tide at 3:45 AM hitting just under 13 feet, then a low at 8:54 AM around 6.9 feet. Your next high tide comes in at 2:17 PM at nearly 16 feet. Sunrise was at 7:38 this morning with sunset hitting at 4:23 PM, so you've got limited daylight – get out there early. For those hitting the Olympia area, similar conditions with high...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Tides, Salmon, and Hot Spots for December 1st
Dec 01, 2025# Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report – Monday, December 1st
Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here, bringing you this Monday morning's fishing update for Puget Sound and Seattle waters.
Let's kick things off with the tides. Today's looking pretty good – we've got a high tide hitting at 1:35 AM at 7.78 feet, then a low at 6:33 AM sitting at 4.99 feet. Over in Seattle proper, expect that high tide at around 12:33 PM, so plan your outings accordingly. The tides are really firing this time of year, and we're heading into what locals are calling December's first "king tides," so water move...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots for Salmon, Lingcod, and Bottomfish
Nov 30, 2025# Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report - Sunday, November 30th
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Puget Sound report. Let's dive right in.
**Tides and Conditions**
We've got some beautiful tidal action today. Down in Olympia's Budd Inlet, we're looking at a high tide at 1:08 AM hitting 10.15 feet, then a low at 6:45 AM at 4.37 feet. The main event comes at 1:07 PM with a stellar 15.51-foot high tide—that's prime feeding time, folks. We'll close out the day with a low at 8:19 PM at 1.79 feet.
Over in Seattle proper, expect a...
Puget Sound Fishing Report Nov 29: Coho, Chum, and Blackmouth Bite Windows, Tackle Tips, and Hot Spots
Nov 29, 2025Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure with your Saturday, November 29th Puget Sound fishing report. Let's dive right in.
**Tides and Timing**
We're looking at some solid tidal movement today. Low tide hits at 4:46 AM at 2.7 feet, then we get a prime high tide at 11:48 AM sitting at 11.9 feet. Another low comes through at 6:42 PM around 3.5 feet. Sunrise was at 7:34 AM this morning, and we're looking at a 4:20 PM sunset, so you've got limited daylight—make it count.
**Fish Activity and Recent Catches**
Coho salmon are still the headline here. We're seeing solid nu...
Puget Sound Fishing Report - Blackmouth, Coho and Chum Salmon Biting
Nov 28, 2025# Puget Sound Fishing Report - Friday, November 28th
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with today's fishing report for the Puget Sound. It's Friday morning, and we've got some solid intel to get you on the water.
Let's talk conditions. We're looking at patchy rain out there with temps hovering around 49 degrees. The sun came up at 7:25 this morning and won't set until 4:27 tonight, so you've got a decent window. Water temp is sitting at 53 degrees—chilly but fishable.
Now for the tides, this is crucial. We've got a low tide at...
Morning Puget Sound Fishing Report for November 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025Good morning, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Thursday Puget Sound fishing report for November 27th, 2025.
Let's start with the tides. We're looking at a low tide at 2:36 AM this morning at 0.69 feet, with a high tide coming in at 9:45 AM hitting 11.35 feet. Down in Olympia at Budd Inlet, expect low tide around 6:04 PM at 6.94 feet and high tide at 9:57 PM at 9.68 feet. Over in Oak Harbor and Kingston, we've got similar patterns with lows around 2:50 to 2:53 AM. These are solid conditions for your morning push.
Sunrise is at 7:32 AM with sunset at 4:21 PM, so...
Puget Sound Fishing Report Nov 26 2025: Chilly Temps, Tidal Drama, Waning Coho, Blackmouth On The Rise
Nov 26, 2025Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound Seattle fishing report for Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
The day started off chilly with temps around 49°F, partly cloudy skies, and light winds around 6 mph gusting to 12. Water temp is holding steady near 49°F, making for brisk conditions on the water. Dress in layers, and don’t forget those gloves.
Sunrise was at 7:07 am with sunset coming quick at 4:39 pm—another short late fall window, so plan your outings accordingly.
Tidal action today is classic fall drama for the Sound. According to NOAA, we saw a low...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Bites, Crab Pots, and Orca Sightings
Nov 25, 2025Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Tuesday, November 25th.
The water’s running cold, but you’re in luck—the bite is still on. This morning, we’ve got patchy rain in the forecast, temps hovering right around 49 degrees, and not much wind to knock you around—just about 9 miles per hour. The water temp’s coming in at a brisk 53°F. Sunrise hit at 7:25 AM, and you’ll be casting in daylight until sunset at 4:27 PM—so, make sure you make the most of that short November window, especially as the higher tides line...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Tides, Weather, and Bite Windows for November 24th
Nov 24, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, November 24th.
Let's start with the tides. We've got a low at 12:40 AM hitting negative 1.31 feet, then a solid high tide at 8:20 AM reaching 11.48 feet. We'll see another low around 1:52 PM at 8.14 feet, and a final high at 5:53 PM at 9.28 feet. Those morning and evening tides are gonna be prime time for movement and feeding.
Weather-wise, we're looking at mostly clear skies with just 5 percent cloud cover. Temperature's sitting around 53 degrees with winds at 6 miles per hour, gusting to 12. Water temp...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho, Chum, and Winter Chinook Bites Heating Up Across the Region
Nov 21, 2025Puget Sound anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday, November 21st, 2025 fishing report. Early morning tides peaked just after sunrise, with the high at 6:30 am around 11.6 feet, a midday low at 11:49 am about 8 feet, and another high swinging in at 4:05 pm a touch under 10 feet—so prime bite times hit when tides are moving, especially in the couple hours bracketing sunrise and sunset. First light was at 7:24 am, sunset comes quick at 4:26 pm, giving you a tight window to work—make those hours count, especially around the major lunar peak from 6:45–8:45 am.
Gray skies and that classic damp N...
Puget Sound November Fishing Forecast: Coho, Chum, and Blackmouth Opportunities Abound
Nov 20, 2025Artificial Lure here giving you the inside scoop for November 20, 2025, a damp and promising Thursday morning across Puget Sound. The fall fishing scene’s in classic Seattle mode—cool, gray, but loaded with opportunities if you know where to look.
Weather coming in this morning is typical late November: clouds thick, drizzling off-and-on, temps hovering in the low 40s, and that trademark Sound breeze from the northeast around 8 knots. Bundle up and expect slick decks and sticky rain gear all day. According to the Washington Marine Forecast, those winds should hold steady, and you may see a touch more...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Late Coho, Blackmouth Bite and More - Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025Good morning Puget Sound anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your live fishing report for Seattle and the surrounding saltwater scene this Wednesday, November 19th, 2025.
First light broke today at 7:17 am and we’re looking at sunset around 4:29 pm. Weather’s classic November Sound: clouds rolled in, mild drizzle at times, with temps hovering in the low 50s. Nothing too gnarly on the radar—patchy wind from the south, mostly under 10 knots—so small craft should be fine, but bring rain gear. According to Fishingreminder, we’re sitting right in the First Quarter Moon with major bite windows fr...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho, Chum Runs Strong, Best Tactics & Hot Spots
Nov 18, 2025# Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your daily fishing report for Puget Sound and the Seattle area. Let's dive right in.
**Tides & Conditions**
We're looking at a nice tide window this morning. High tide hit at 4:40 AM around 10 feet, 6 inches in Seattle proper. Low tide came through at 9:41 AM at 6 feet, 8 inches. If you're out on the water, that falling tide between 9 and 10 AM should push some baitfish around—perfect for chasing coho and chum.
Over in Port Orchard, we've got a high at 4...
Tides, Temps, and Tasty Bites - A Puget Sound Fishing Forecast
Nov 17, 2025Morning’s here and the tide’s just starting to turn, folks. According to TidesChart, the last low tide was at 1:30 am with a depth of -1.64 feet, and the next high tide is coming in at 9:26 am, reaching 10.73 feet. The water’s been running a bit cold, right around 49 degrees, and the weather’s mostly clear with a little wind, just 6 mph, and a high of 57 degrees. Sunrise was at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 4:39 pm, so you’ve got a solid nine and a half hours of daylight to get out there.
The fishing’s been steady...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Crisp November Blackmouth, Cutthroat, and More
Nov 16, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you the local fishing report for Puget Sound and Seattle waters for today, November 16, 2025. It’s crisp out there this morning—typical November. Water temps are hovering right around 49°F and clouds are thin at just 5%, with light winds around 6 mph and gusts nudging 12 mph. Expect a high today near 57°F, with humidity at 76%. Sunrise came at 7:07 am and you’ll have until 4:39 pm to chase a bite before sunset.
For tides, we started with a low at 12:38 am at -2.43 ft, saw the morning high at 8:25 am at a solid 10.99 ft—prime for a morning...
Puget Sound Fishing Update: Heavy Rains, Salmon Runs, Orca Sightings
Nov 15, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025, coming to you live and local from Seattle and the surrounding bays.
We start with the weather—if you’re heading out, pack your rain gear and watch your footing near the water, as FOX 13 Seattle is reporting that heavy rain has hammered Seattle, leaving urban flooding and some lowland areas a soggy mess. A good chunk of Puget Sound remains under a Flood Advisory until this afternoon, but the rain should taper off later tonight. Winds in the Sound are changing up today—expect a slow s...
Fall Fishing in the Puget Sound: Chums, Rockfish, and Tides
Nov 14, 2025Good morning fishers, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound angling report for Friday, November 14, 2025. We’re rolling into fall prime time and it’s classic November out there—think misty dawns, crisp air, and that silver-skinned promise right beneath the surface.
Let’s start with the **tides**. According to tides.net and Tide-Forecast, we’ve got a low tide at 5:54am around 2.9 feet, a robust high at 12:33pm pushing 10.2 feet, and another low at 7:27pm at about 2.7 feet. Those mid-morning to early afternoon hours will have the ebb in our favor—perfect for chasing bait and active predators...
Chums Abound in the Sound: Late Fall Fishing Report
Nov 13, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for November 13th, 2025.
We’re rolling into a classic brisk fall morning here in Seattle, and anglers are starting the day with cloudy skies and a chance of patchy showers—a typical November pattern. Winds are light out of the south, with daytime highs steady in the upper 40s. Sunrise hit at 7:13 am and sunset’s coming right around 4:32 pm, so remember you’re working with a pretty tight window for that after-work bite.
Checking in on the tide charts from NOAA for Seattle, we’ve got a low...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Wind Down, Chums Ramp Up, and Steelhead Start to Show
Nov 11, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Puget Sound fishing report for Seattle and the surrounding waters, Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
The fall pattern holds strong—temps are sitting in the mid-to-high 40s under a solid blanket of gray, with light south winds at 5 to 10 knots. Rain is expected, and the ceiling’s low, so layer up, grab the Gore-Tex, and expect wet decks. Sunrise was at 6:57 AM, and sunset will come early at 4:48 PM, meaning you’ve got a narrow window for prime daylight bites—especially those powerful tidal switches.
Today’s tides are working in our favor: acc...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Blackmouth, Coho, Rockfish Bite Amid Fall PNW Conditions
Nov 10, 2025Artificial Lure here with your November 10, 2025, Puget Sound fishing report, coming to you fresh from the Seattle waterfront just after sunrise. We’ve got classic fall PNW conditions—mostly clear early with just 5% cloud cover, temps starting in the high 40s and heading up to a comfortable 57°F by midday. Winds are light, hovering around 6 mph out of the south, with gusts up to 12. Water temps sit at a brisk 49°F. It’s a calm morning for anglers willing to layer up and chase those peak bites.
Sunrise hit at 7:07 am and you’ll want to be back at the doc...
Tides, Temps, and Tackle - Puget Sound Fishing Forecast for November 9th, 2025
Nov 09, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you the fresh scoop from Puget Sound and the Seattle waterfront on Sunday, November 9th, 2025.
Let’s kick things off with the essentials. The **tides** are working in our favor this morning. According to Tideschart.com, we had a low tide around 12:46 a.m. at -3.15 ft, with the next **major high tide at 8:30 a.m.** peaking at 12.47 ft. That will recede to a 7.84 ft low at 2:05 p.m., followed by a modest 9.97 ft high at 6:24 p.m. Fish those early high-water transitions, especially along structured shorelines and near creek mouths.
**Sunrise hit at 7:07 a.m. a...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Crush, Chinook Hang, and Squid Sizzle in the Drizzle
Nov 08, 2025Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 8th Puget Sound fishing report—straight from Seattle’s salty backyard, where fall’s in full swing and the water’s busy despite that typical Northwest drizzle.
We’ve got a chilly start with the mercury sitting at 42 degrees, climbing to a high near 48 today. The sky’s socked in with heavy cloud cover, and there’s a light rain falling off and on, just enough to keep your rain gear honest. Winds are mild at 6 mph, so sound-crossings should be easy on the hull. The water temp’s a consistent 5...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Mellowing Conditions, Blackmouth and Migrating Salmon Bites
Nov 07, 2025This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Friday, November 7th, 2025 Puget Sound fishing report, live from Seattle.
We finally get a breather after this week’s rowdy conditions. Last night brought lingering showers, gusty southern winds, hail, and even a few lightning flashes across the Sound. Storm drains had a hard time keeping up, leaving some standing water about, but thankfully, the weather’s mellowing into the weekend. According to KOMO News, we’re heading into a stretch of partly sunny, crisp autumn days starting today—with morning fog possible, especially in the south Sound. Expect highs in...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho, Chum, and Lingcod Bite Strong Despite Blustery Conditions
Nov 06, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Thursday, November 6th, 2025. The sun popped up at 7:02 this morning, and we'll see it set early at 4:44 this afternoon. Short days and damp air—that’s November fishing in Seattle.
Weather-wise, the marine zone is under a Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM, courtesy of the National Weather Service. Southerly winds are gusting up to 20 knots and there’s a steady drizzle with the thermometer hovering in the upper 40s.
For tides, we’re seeing a big swing: high tide hit at 5:38 am with 12.4 feet, then the ebb...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Squid Jigging Shines, Salmon Sparse, Bottom Fishing Solid
Nov 05, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Today’s sunrise in Seattle hit at 6:59am, and sunset’s dropping early at 4:45pm, signaling real November action on the Sound. We’re working with a big morning high tide at 4:44am, peaking around 11.6 feet, then sliding into a mid-morning low at 10:08am (5.8 feet), before another high at 3:20pm. That evening ebb will be prime for shore-based casting and squid jigging, with the late dusk bringing those squid in close[10].
Weather’s classic fall Puget Sound—expect cool temps in the mid-40s to low-50s, persist...
Puget Sound Rainy Day Fishing Report: Salmon, Bottomfish, and Killer Whale Sightings
Nov 04, 2025Artificial Lure with your Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Puget Sound fishing report, coming at you local and live from rainy Seattle.
Sunrise this morning was at 6:49 am with sunset at 4:45 pm, so anglers have just about 10 hours of daylight to get their lines in. The tides are swinging nicely: we saw a low at 4:45 am down to -0.7 feet, and expect a high hitting around 1:26 pm peaking near 7.9 feet. The prime bite window today is late morning into early afternoon, with solid tidal push and lunar rise stacking the deck just right—especially between 9:45 and noon, plan your casts accordingly ac...
Puget Sound Fishing Report November 3 2025: Coho, Cutthroat, and Caution for Killer Whales
Nov 03, 2025Artificial Lure here, reporting live for Monday, November 3, 2025, with your Puget Sound fishing roundup.
We kicked off the day with a sunrise at 6:48 am and expect the sunset to hit at 4:45 pm, giving us a crisp 10 hours of daylight on the water according to local tide charts and NOAA. Tidal movement is moderate today: low tide swung through early at about 4:45 am (around -0.7 ft), with the next high cresting at 1:26 pm, reaching about 7.9 ft. That means best fishing windows fall late morning and early afternoon, especially from 9:48 am to 11:48 am coinciding with the lunar influence.
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Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Surge, Blackmouth Action, and Squid Jigging
Nov 02, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Sunday morning report for Puget Sound and the Seattle waterfront, November 2nd, 2025. The sun popped up right at 6:55 a.m., with sunset rolling in at 4:49 p.m., giving us just shy of 10 hours of daylight to put lines in the water before things get dark and chilly. Weather’s on the classic fall side: low 40s early, mid-50s for the high if we’re lucky, mostly cloudy and a light south breeze at 5–10 knots according to the Marine Weather Service, but no major storms rolling through.
Tides are moving in steady cycles...
November Chum Run and Coho Holdovers in Puget Sound
Nov 01, 2025Fishing friends, today’s report from Puget Sound Seattle kicks off with classic November conditions. Sunrise is at 7:55 a.m. and sunset drops early at 5:52 p.m., so plan your casts accordingly. The weather’s calling for a gusty, wet morning with a Small Craft Advisory in effect; south winds start mild but climb up to 25 knots, so boat anglers: keep safe, hug the shorelines, and scout your leeward bays.
For Saturday, November 1st, local tide charts peg a 2.23 ft low tide around 7:41 a.m., rising to a 11.09 ft high at 2:25 p.m., with another falling tide by even...
Rainy Halloween Chum Crush and Blackmouth Bonanza in Puget Sound
Oct 31, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 31, 2025 Puget Sound fishing report. If you’re heading out this Halloween morning, get ready for a classic chilly, gray Seattle start—temps hovering in the mid-40s, patchy fog, and some drizzle possible. Winds will pick up this afternoon, with a Gale Warning already posted from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, favoring those early birds on the water, so keep an eye on conditions—especially smaller craft (according to NOAA Marine Weather).
Sunrise hit at 7:52 this morning and you’ll have daylight until 5:52 tonight. As for tides, today’s first low was about 6:40 AM at just...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Late Fall Bites, Tides, and Tactics for Salmon, Bottomfish, and Crab
Oct 30, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound daily fishing report for Thursday, October 30th, 2025. We're rolling into late fall, and while mornings start crisp, the fish and local scene are still showing plenty of life.
First, your **tidal report**: Today we saw a **morning low tide around 5:34 a.m.**, with the next **high tide peaking at 1:22 p.m.** before dropping off to another low at 8:08 p.m. Tidal coefficients are sitting low, meaning only mild current, so fish might be holding deeper or tighter to structure—expect subtle shifts rather than dramatic runs of action according to Tides4Fi...
Puget Sound Salmon Surge: Fall Fishing Report for Seattle Anglers
Oct 29, 2025Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, fresh from the heart of Seattle.
Let’s kick things off with the tides: Seattle is seeing a low at 4:35 am today at 0.62 feet, and a strong high rolls in at 12:29 pm, peaking near 10.4 feet, followed by a 7:04 pm low at 7.25 feet. The best bite windows fall in sync with these movements—so plan those casts around lunch and early evening. Today’s sunrise hit at 7:49 am, with sunset expected at 5:58 pm. That gives us about ten hours of daylight to make the mo...
Puget Sound Fishing Update: Pink Salmon Bonanza, Bottomfish Bites, and Crabbing Opportunities.
Oct 28, 2025Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound and Seattle fishing report for October 28th, 2025.
Out on the Sound today, we've got a classic late-October feel: partly cloudy and cool, with air temps in the upper 40s ramping toward the low 50s by midday. Winds are mild but picking up to 10 knots from the south in the afternoon, so keep an extra layer handy and watch for that breeze if you’re heading out in a smaller craft. Sunrise hit at 7:48 am and sunset’s expected at 5:57 pm, giving you a solid window for both morning and...
Puget Sound Fishing Report 10/27/2025 - Salmon Surge, Bottom Fishing Bites, Tides Favor Morning Action
Oct 27, 2025Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Puget Sound fishing report for Monday, October 27th, 2025. If you’re headed out today in Seattle and greater Puget Sound, expect classic Northwest autumn conditions: cool, damp air in the low 50s at sunrise with cloud cover holding throughout most of the day, and a breeze out of the south. Sunrise at 7:47 AM and sunset at 6:02 PM set great bookends for your fishing, and the first-quarter moon phase should help keep fish active through the tidal swings.
The tides are in your favor for a productive day...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Chilly Tides, Coho, Blackmouth, and Squid Action on the Sound
Oct 26, 2025Puget Sound anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday, October 26th fishing report for the Seattle area. Let’s break it down like a true local, covering the tides, weather, recent fish action, and what’s working on the water right now.
First, your **tide report**: This morning’s high tide hits Seattle Puget Sound at 9:35 a.m. with a solid 10.73 feet, then falls to a 7.97 ft low at 3:01 p.m., followed by another push up to 9.19 ft around 7:17 p.m. The tidal swing should spark fish activity, especially around those transitions.
**Sunrise** was at 7:46 a.m. a...
October Angling: Chum, Coho, and Blackmouth in Puget Sound
Oct 25, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Saturday fishing report for Puget Sound and the greater Seattle area. October 25th, 2025 is shaping up with moody autumn vibes: the sun comes up at 7:43 am and sets at 6:02 pm, perfect for chasing that early bite or winding down at golden hour.
Today’s tides on Seattle’s shores set a rhythm for your angling: low tide at 1:22 am (-0.11 ft), a roaring high at 8:47 am (11.1 ft), then low again at 2:18 pm (7.8 ft), and a final high at 6:41 pm (9.4 ft). That morning high sets up excellent water movement—expect active fish through the fi...
Fall Fishing Flurry in Puget Sound
Oct 24, 2025Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Friday October 24 Puget Sound fishing report.
We’re heading into the heart of fall and today’s **tide cycle** starts with a low at 12:50am (-1.02 ft), followed by a high at 8:07am (10.89 ft), a moderate low at 1:27pm (7.28 ft), and another high at 6:17pm (10.07 ft). If you’re timing your launch, sunrise is at 7:43am and sunset wraps up the day at 6:05pm.
The **weather** looks windy and wet—National Weather Service expects steady south winds at 15 to 20 knots in the morning, bringing rain showers throughout the day. Wav...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Thick, Chum Arriving, Crab Pots Full
Oct 23, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, October 23, 2025 Puget Sound fishing report, serving up fresh details straight from the docks and shoreline around Seattle.
Sunrise splashed over the Sound at 7:34 a.m., with sunset rolling in tonight just after 6:08 p.m. Light south winds began the morning with crisp air and scattered clouds. Temps held in the high 40s at dawn, rising to mid-50s this afternoon, with a drizzle chance late day. Dress layered and keep your rain gear handy.
Tidal movement is key today—NOAA forecasts a high tide at 6:30 a.m around 8 feet, dropping to...
Puget Sound Fishing Report Highlights Coho Action, Strong Tides & Ideal Autumn Conditions
Oct 22, 2025Artificial Lure here, serving up your Wednesday Puget Sound fishing report for Seattle and the surrounding waters, October 22, 2025.
**Sunrise today was at 7:39 a.m., sunset hits at 6:06 p.m.** Daylight is ticking down, so plan those casts accordingly. Seattle’s tidal activity is running high—expect strong currents with a morning high tide at 6:48 a.m. (10.8 ft), midday low at 12:12 p.m. (6.0 ft), and another high tide at 5:25 p.m. (10.5 ft). Good water movement means combative fish, especially near the mouths of rivers and harbors where bait piles up. According to Tides4Fishing, the coefficient today is 82, putting us i...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pink Salmon Surge, Crab Conditions Prime, Tides Drive the Action
Oct 21, 2025Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Tuesday, October 21st.
Let's talk tides first. We've got a high tide at 6:00 AM at 8.99 feet, followed by a low at 11:09 AM dropping to 4.79 feet. Another high comes in at 4:43 PM reaching 9.71 feet, and we'll see a late night low at 11:40 PM hitting negative 0.26 feet. That tidal coefficient of 83 to 85 means we're looking at strong tidal movements today, which is going to get those fish active.
Sunrise was at 7:37 AM and we'll see sunset around 6:11 PM, giving us just over 10 hours of...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pink Salmon Surge, Cutthroat Trout Prowl, Bottomfish Bite Heats Up
Oct 20, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Monday, October 20th, live fishing report for Puget Sound and Seattle. Let’s get right to what local anglers are seeing, where it’s biting, and what tackle’s turning heads.
First up, the **conditions**: we're waking up to south winds at 5–10 knots across most of the central Sound, with morning showers lingering on and off (National Weather Service Marine Forecast). Waves are holding at 1–2 feet, settling out by midday, which should make afternoon fishing comfortable. Weather is classic October—chilly, damp, and variable, so bring that rain jacket and your patience. Sunrise is 7:36am an...
Autumn Salmon Surge in Puget Sound's Fall Fishery
Oct 19, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report straight out of Seattle for Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Lines in early, folks—**sunrise is at 7:36AM and sunset rolls in at 6:16PM** near Olympia, so you’ve got a solid day ahead to chase those fall fish. Classic autumn weather is back with rain on tap and a cool SW breeze of 15 to 20 knots this morning, easing off a bit in the afternoon. Waves are mellow, around 2 feet or less, but keep your rain gear handy because that Puget Sound drizzle is sticking around, especially early according to the National Weat...
"Salmon Surge, Chum Commotion, and Crab Crawling in Puget Sound - Your Fishing Report from Artificial Lure"
Oct 18, 2025Salmon City is living up to its name this morning, friends. First light is just creeping over the Olympic peaks—sunrise at 7:30 a.m. and we’ll wrap it up with sunset at 6:15 p.m. for those long-liners and dock dawdlers. Your local fishing report, straight from Artificial Lure, with all the details you need to get tight lines in Puget Sound.
Let’s talk weather, because no angler should ever leave the dock unprepared. Today’s forecast is classic Seattle October—overcast, a light chop, and a gentle southwesterly breeze. No major storms brewing, but enough cool in the air...
Autumn Fishing in Puget Sound: Sockeye Comeback, Coho Scatter, and Ratfish Oddities
Oct 17, 2025Fishing this morning around Puget Sound is off to a calm and classic fall start—overcast skies, crisp air, and just enough drizzle to remind you you’re not in California. Sunrise hit at 7:27 a.m. and sunset will be rolling in at 6:18 p.m., giving us a good window of daylight to chase those autumn fish. Seattle’s tides saw a low at about 3:35 a.m., building to high at 10:14 a.m., with another low expected early in the evening. Tidal swing is moderate today, which means you’ll need to hunt around for moving water—find those tide rips near...
Duration: 00:03:42Puget Sound Fishing Report: Silvers Schooling, Chums Building, and Blackmouth on the Southern End
Oct 15, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. Let’s get right to what local anglers need to know for a productive day near Seattle.
First, **weather and marine conditions**: National Weather Service expects mostly calm winds this morning—northerly at 5 to 10 knots and waves around 2 feet or less in Puget Sound and Hood Canal. Afternoon clouds may build, but the day looks mostly dry, with only a chance of light rain late tonight. Dress for those shifting fall temps; expect upper 40s early, climbing into the mid-50s by midday.
**Sunr...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Crush, Chum Chase, and More for Anglers in Seattle's Backyard
Oct 12, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound Fishing Report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025, serving up today’s fresh scoop for Seattle and the surrounding waters. Let’s get right to what matters for your fall angling.
The tides are looking textbook for a productive day. At Whidbey Island, we’re running a strong morning high tide peaking just after 8 a.m., which will back off going into midday and start building again later, perfect for chasing salmon and bottom fish as the bait gets funneled through the rips and rocky outcrops. Sunrise cracked at 7:23, and sunset comes early tonight...
Rainy Fall Bite Delivers Mixed Bag Puget Sound Action
Oct 11, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 11th, 2025 fishing report for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound. Get your rain gear handy—today’s weather is classic fall Sound: showers expected, south winds at 5-10 knots with waves about 2 feet or less. Wind’s forecast to pick up a bit in the afternoon, perfect for getting some water movement to stir up the bite. Sunrise hit at 7:24 AM and sunset’s at 6:28 PM, giving plenty of daylight for casting or dropping pots.
Let’s talk tides: we started the day with a low tide around 1:58 AM at -1.71 feet, then...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pinks, Cohos, and Tidal Currents - Oct 10, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for October 10, 2025.
Salty air greeted us early as sunrise hit at 7:21am this morning, with a crisp autumn chill hanging over Seattle. Sunset tonight will come at 6:28pm, so plan those evening sets accordingly. Weather-wise, it’s classic fall Northwest with patchy low clouds, a fine marine layer hugging the coastlines, and air temps in the mid-50s warming slightly by noon. Light wind out of the southwest around 4-7 knots means calmer waters, but stay prepped for shifting squalls blowing in off Elliot Bay.
Tides are ru...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Salmon Runs, Crab Pots, and Trout Action
Oct 08, 2025This is Artificial Lure and you’re tuned in for your Puget Sound angling report on this brisk Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. If you’re heading out around Seattle, here’s what you need to know to set your drag and expectations right.
Starting with the sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset just after 6:33 PM, you’ll have a solid shot at both dawn and dusk bites, which should be lively today with good tidal movement. Seattle’s tides are looking prime for morning and evening fishing—expect a big high tide at 7:16 AM around 14.7 feet, then a slack out to low at 1...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Blitz, Crab Capers, and Nighttime Surprises
Oct 05, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound Fishing Report for Sunday, October 5th, 2025. It’s sunrise just after 7:15 this morning, and we’ll see sunset around 6:42 this evening. The day starts out crisp and cool, typical fall pattern rolling in: partly cloudy skies, light northwest winds holding at 5-10 knots, and calm seas with a slight chance of showers early, but nothing that's going to keep local anglers off the water, according to the National Weather Service.
Today's tide swings are classic for working the Sound. The early morning brings a high tide at 3:49 am just under 10 feet...
Fall Fishing Frenzy Heats Up Puget Sound 2025
Oct 04, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Saturday Puget Sound Fishing Report for October 4th, 2025. The fall bite is heating up around Seattle, with cool October temps, morning mist, and a classic Puget Sound feel in the air. Before sunrise at 7:15 AM, shores around the Sound saw eager anglers setting lines, while today’s sunset wraps up at 6:44 PM—plan your trip to bracket those golden low-light periods, when most fish are actively feeding.
Tidal flows today will move plenty of bait and stir up the action: the morning low tide hits at 9:18 AM (0.75 ft), and the afternoon high surges in a...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pink Salmon Sizzle, Bass Lurk, and Tide Times Optimize Action
Oct 03, 2025G'morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday fishing report for Puget Sound.
**Tidal Conditions**
Seattle's looking at a high tide at 1:50am hitting 8 feet 3 inches, dropping to a low of just 8 inches around 8:26am, then climbing back to 3:35pm for another decent high. Pretty solid tidal movement today - that morning low is prime time for shore fishing.
**Weather & Light**
Sunrise at 7:12am, sunset at 6:43pm. We're getting into that sweet fall fishing window with cooler mornings warming up nicely by afternoon.
**Recent Catches**
The pink salmon bite has been...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pink Salmon Surge, Salmon Staging at Creek Mouths - Wet & Windy Day Ahead
Oct 01, 2025Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound and Seattle fishing report for Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
First light came at 7:10 am with sunset due at 6:48 pm. We’ve got classic fall weather—cloudy skies and steady rain in the forecast most of the day. Surface winds will be out of the south, picking up to 15-20 knots by afternoon, and chop of 2-3 feet on open water, so plan accordingly, especially for those launching small craft. It’s a good rain jacket kind of day.
TIDES: Seattle area tides show a low near 0.98 ft at 6:2...
Puget Sound Fall Fishing Report: Cohos Biting, Pinks Fading, and Orcas to Avoid
Sep 28, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025.
We're waking up to a classic fall changeup: early morning skies are a patchwork of high clouds, winds are gentle from the south, and temps will cruise from the upper 50s to mid-60s by mid-afternoon. According to KOMO News, we can expect partial sun all day, so pack both a rain shell and your shades if you’re hitting the water. Sunrise at 6:59 a.m., sunset rolling in at 6:51 p.m. Tides today are moderate—a low ebb at 9:01 a.m. around -0.4 feet, high slac...
Late-Season Coho Crush: Puget Sound Fishing Report for September 27, 2025
Sep 27, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Saturday Seattle & Puget Sound fishing report for September 27, 2025.
It’s the *tail end of September* and the Sound is buzzing—**coho salmon are hot right now**. Local charters and private boats have reported *impressive catches*, with several coho tipping the scales above 10 pounds, both hatchery and wild. They’re running strong and putting up serious fights—enough to make you double-check if it’s not a chinook on the line. Alongside coho, **some solid feeder chinook are also in the mix**, with both undersized and a surprising number of keeper-size early “winter” chinook showing up. Ma...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho, Cutthroat, and Bottom Dwellers Thrive in Fall Conditions
Sep 26, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025, bright and early at 7:32 am in Seattle. The air’s got that unmistakable fall snap, and we woke to sunrise officially beginning at 6:59 am, with sunset set for 7:05 pm tonight. Weather’s holding steady—a light marine layer, calm winds from the southwest and scattered clouds predicted mid-morning. Water temps are dropping, hovering in the mid-50s, perfect for igniting fish activity as they feed ahead of winter.
Today’s tide is rolling in with a morning high at 8:01 am, then dropping out for a deep low arou...
Coho Crush: Puget Sound Salmon Fishing Report for September 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025Morning, anglers – Artificial Lure here, bringing you the boots-on-deck report for the heart of salmon country in and around Seattle’s Puget Sound, this Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Tide’s the first word on everybody’s lips, and today it plays right into our hands. For much of the central Sound, we’re seeing an early morning high at 7:21 am around 8.6 feet, a solid midday low at 12:46 pm dropping to just over 4 feet, then another strong flood peaking around 6:29 pm at 9.4 feet according to Tideschart. These swings will set up shifty rips and feeding lanes as the baitfish stack up, ideal for...
Puget Sound Weekend Fishing Report: Cohos, Pinks, and Chinook Abound - Lure Up for the Afternoon Bite
Sep 21, 2025Artificial Lure coming to you with the daily fishing report from Puget Sound and the Seattle shoreline for Sunday, September 21st, 2025. Let’s get right into the action and what you need to know before you hit the water this afternoon and into the evening.
We kicked off this morning with sunrise at 6:52 a.m. and you’ll have until 7:13 p.m. before the sun sets. Weather’s typical for starting fall in the Sound: patchy morning fog, giving way to partly cloudy skies, highs in the low 60s, and a gentle breeze out of the south. Tides today...
Puget Sound Salmon Surge: Tides, Tactics, and Trophy Chasing for the Savvy Angler
Sep 20, 2025September 20th, 2025, and your early morning finds Puget Sound graced with classic fall vibes—overcast skies lingering and temps pushing the mid-50s. A soft southerly breeze ripples the salt, making for nicely choppy water if you’re hunting returning salmon or those late-season cutthroats. Sunrise settles in at 6:56 a.m. with dusk at 7:12 p.m., so you’ve got about 12 hours to chase chrome.
Tides today are running big and fast. The first high tide crests at 5:03 a.m. right at 12.5 ft, then drops to a low at 11:31 a.m. at 0.68 ft, before powering right back up to a 1...
Pink Salmon Frenzy in Puget Sound
Sep 19, 2025Good morning fishers, it’s Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, September 19th, 2025, coming to you from Seattle at sunrise. We’ve got classic late-summer Pacific Northwest conditions—expect patchy morning clouds clearing off by midday, with highs pushing 74 degrees, as KOMO News reports. The water is calm, and it’s a prime morning to be tying rigs before first light. **Sunrise today was at 6:50 AM, and sunset rolls in at 7:11 PM**, so there’s plenty of daylight for a full session.
For the tidal swing, we’re working with a morning incoming tide—always a sweet...
"Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho and Chinook Thrive in Chilly Fall Conditions"
Sep 17, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, September 17 Puget Sound fishing report. We’ve got a classic late-summer setup in the Seattle region: overcast skies, light rain, and mild temps hovering around 56°F. Humidity is high, wind’s calm at 4 mph, and water temp is a chilly 49°F—perfect conditions for our fall salmon runs.
Sunrise hit at 6:49 am, giving you those soft first-light hours, while sunset lands at 7:16 pm. The best tides today for Seattle are a low at 8:09 am (-0.32 ft) and a big high at 3:49 pm (11.22 ft)—that mid-afternoon flood is prime time for salmon moving in from de...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pinks, Cohos, and Tides - Catch the Peak of the Run
Sep 14, 2025Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Sunday, September 14, 2025. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the water.
Sunrise this morning was at 6:46 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:24 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to chase after the catch of a lifetime. According to TidesChart, we’re seeing an early low tide at 4:27 a.m. around -1.0 ft, peaking to a robust high around 12:25 p.m. at just over 10 ft, followed by an evening low at 5:33 p.m. near 8 ft and then a nighttime high at 10...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Coho Surge, Lingcod Epic, Prepare for Changing Tides
Sep 13, 2025Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday September 13 Puget Sound fishing report.
Weather today begins mild, with patchy morning fog and a light south breeze around 5 knots. Expect clearing through midday, then a southwest wind picking up slightly in the afternoon. Little chop on the water, with waves staying at or below two feet. Look for fog to clear by mid-morning; rain is likely overnight, so plan your late sessions accordingly. Sunrise will hit at 6:42 am, and sunset comes at 7:28 pm—plenty of daylight to work the tides and maximize your bite window. Today’s tide...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Chinook, Coho, and More as Tides Turn
Sep 12, 2025Artificial Lure coming at you with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, September 12, 2025.
Here in Seattle, we’re waking up to cool early fall temps, patchy clouds, and a slight marine breeze—perfect fishing weather for most of the Sound. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM, giving anglers a golden window to hit the water early. You'll want to time your casts around today’s tidal swings: a minus-low tide at 3:38 AM, a solid high at 10:14 AM (13.27 ft), another low at 3:49 PM (6.24 ft), and finishing with a 14.6 ft high at 9:14 PM. These tide cycles make for prime movement, so expect...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pinks Pouring In, Rockfish Reproducing, and Ghost Sharks Lurking
Sep 10, 2025Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.
Sunrise hit Seattle just before 6:39 AM this morning, with sunset wrapping up at 7:28 PM—the perfect window for a long day on the salt. We’re starting with a touch of early fog, but once that burns off, conditions are pleasant. Expect light south winds shifting north this afternoon, barely tickling the water at around 5 knots, and waves staying two feet or less. That means ideal small craft weather: good news for both shoreline casters and boaters. Tonight brings a chance of s...
Puget Sound Salmon Surge: Epic Pink & Coho Runs, Hot Spots & Top Lures
Sep 07, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, September 7th, 2025 fishing report straight out of Puget Sound and Seattle, bringing you the latest on what’s biting, where to go, and how to hook up.
First things first—the **tide** has a major effect on fish activity in the Sound. Early this morning, Seattle saw a low tide around 10:35 am at -0.79 ft, then things started rising for a high at 5:32 pm near 10.93 ft. These swingy tides mean that feeding windows are prime just as the current starts to run, especially on the incoming side. According to tide-forecast.com, sunrise toda...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Chinook, Coho, and Late Summer Pinks Abound
Sep 06, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 6, 2025, fishing report for Puget Sound and the greater Seattle area—let’s get right to it, folks.
First light snuck up at 6:32 this morning and you’ll have sunlight until 7:41 tonight, giving us more than 13 solid hours on the water. Tides are lively: early high tide hit at 2:05 a.m., dropping to a low of 9:06 a.m., and the next high swings up at 4:54 p.m. The tidal coefficients are building through the afternoon, so you’ll see some decent current and movement—always a plus when targeting actively feeding fish, especially...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Chinook Surge, Ratfish Abound, Ideal Tides for Salmon Bite
Sep 05, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, September 5th, 2025.
We woke up to **sunrise at 6:33 AM, and sunset coming at 7:40 PM**, giving anglers a full, classic end-of-summer day to chase fish. Today’s weather in the Sound started calm, a light north wind around 5 knots and hazy morning skies, with waves about two feet or less—great conditions for both boat and shoreline casting, according to the National Weather Service.
**Tidal movement is shaping today’s bite:** We had a high tide early at 2:47 AM (9.19 ft), dropping to a low at 9:56 AM (-0.41...
Late Summer Salmon Bonanza in Puget Sound
Sep 03, 2025Morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your September 3rd, 2025, fishing report for the waters in and around Puget Sound, Seattle.
We’re coming off a gorgeous sunrise at 6:26 a.m., and you’ll have daylight until about 7:51 p.m. Get out early or stay late—the fish are active when the light changes. The tide pushed low this morning around 4:15 a.m. and swings up to high at 11:34 a.m., then another low tide will hit about 4:20 p.m. These moderate tidal swings mean current movement is there, but nothing too crazy; perfect conditions for controlled drifts and productive t...
Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pinks, Cohos, and Chinook Abound - Tackle Tips and Hotspot Highlights
Aug 31, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Sunday Puget Sound fishing report for Seattle and surrounding waters. The sun came up at 6:27 this morning and we’re heading for a sunset at 7:50 tonight. Light winds and partly cloudy skies mean a prime day to be out on the salt and the lakes, with mild temps and barely any chop to worry about. The tides today are running low at 5:19 a.m. at 1.74 feet, high at 1:01 p.m. at just over 9 feet, a moderate low at 5:27 p.m., then topping out again around 10:30 tonight, so you’ll want to adjust your search zone...
Duration: 00:03:21Late August Salmon & Trout Report for Puget Sound Anglers
Aug 30, 2025Hey Puget Sound anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for August 30th, 2025, keeping you dialed on what’s biting and where to cast in the greater Seattle area.
Today’s weather is setting up a classic late August scene: temps in the upper 60s by noon, patchy clouds, and a gentle breeze out of the north. Sunrise was just after 6:20 AM and sunset rolls in around 7:51 PM, giving plenty of daylight to work all tides.
Tidal action will be prime for morning outings. According to NOAA Tides & Currents, we saw a low...
Puget Sound Salmon Report August 29, 2025: Pinks, Coho, and the Occasional King
Aug 29, 2025Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Friday, August 29th, 2025, focused on Seattle and surrounding waters.
Let’s start with conditions: Today’s sunrise clicked in at 6:23 AM, and we’ll see sunset at 7:55 PM. Weather is looking classic late-August—sun peeking through light marine clouds, highs in the mid-70s, light northwest breeze, and a stable barometer—prime fishing weather.
Tides are moderate today, with a low tide at 2:50 AM, high at 9:12 AM, another low at 2:41 PM, and a high rolling in at 8:41 PM, as reported by Tides4Fishing. We’re working with a tid...
Late Summer Puget Salmon Bonanza - Anglers Reeling in Pinks and Coho Around Seattle
Aug 28, 2025Puget Sound delivered a classic late summer day for anglers around Seattle on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The weather stayed friendly—light south winds at 5 knots, waves 2 feet or less, and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures hovered in the upper 60s with comfortable humidity, perfect for a long day on the salt. Sunrise came at 6:23 AM and sunset hit at 7:56 PM, providing generous daylight for both sunrise-timers and those squeezing in a last cast after work.
Tides ran moderate today, with an early morning low at 2:52 AM, peaking to a strong high tide at 9:12 AM near 9.5 feet, holding steady through a mi...