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  • Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Winter Blackmouth, Hot Spots, and Gear Advice

    Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Winter Blackmouth, Hot Spots, and Gear Advice
    Jan 26 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Puget Sound fishing guru, comin' at ya from the misty docks on this crisp January 26th mornin' at 8:23. Winter's grip is tight, but the bite's alive if ya know where to cast.

    Weather's cool and damp today—NOAA Marine Forecast calls for light winds in Puget Sound and Hood Canal, highs around 45°F, with a chance of showers from that big winter storm pushin' through. Sunrise hit at 7:45 AM, sunset's 5:10 PM, givin' ya a solid 9+ hours of daylight. Tides at Seattle gauge show low at 12:46 AM (3.28 ft), high 7:35 AM (8.38 ft), low 2:45 PM, and high 9:39 PM—fish the incoming around 7-9 AM and 7-9 PM for prime solunar action, per TidesChart.

    Fish activity's steady on blackmouth (immature Chinook) in winter—Puget Sound Marine Area 10-13 open Nov-Apr for these feisty 5-15 pounders. Recent reports from WDFW anglers note good catches of blackmouth jigged from piers, plus perch by the dozens on dropshot rigs. Pinks were hot last odd year (2025), but now it's kings and silvers gearin' up for spring. Limits are 2 fish daily, check FishWA app for closures.

    Best lures? Buzz Bombs and jigs for jiggin' blackmouth from shore or boat—drop 'em 50-100 ft deep. Hoochies with flashers troll slow for coho. Bait-wise, fresh anchovies or herring on the jig, or salmon eggs/sand shrimp if ya hit river mouths.

    Hot spots: Hit Admiralty Inlet for blackmouth trolls, or Possession Bar and Elliott Bay piers for easy jig access—crowd-light midweek.

    Bundle up, grab your license and catch card, and get out there safe.

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  • Puget Sound Fishing Report - Light Drizzle, Tides, Lures, Hot Spots for Perch, Steelhead, and Salmon

    Puget Sound Fishing Report - Light Drizzle, Tides, Lures, Hot Spots for Perch, Steelhead, and Salmon
    Jan 25 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Puget Sound fishin' report for Sunday, January 25th. Light drizzle's hangin' around with temps at 41°F, risin' to 46°F max—cloud cover's 100%, humidity 93%, winds light at 5-10 knots from the north easin' off. Water's sittin' at 49°F, perfect for winter bites. Sun's up at 7:58 AM, down at 4:33 PM, givin' ya about 8.5 hours of daylight.

    Tides today: high at around 13 feet early mornin', droppin' to low mid-day near 7 feet, then evenin' high at 10.5 feet per Tideschart.com. Best fishin' windows are major from 5:56-7:56 AM opposin' lunar transit and 6:38-8:38 PM lunar transit; minors 9:19-10:19 AM moonset and 7:08-8:08 PM moonrise. Fish are active in these—NOAA says average day, but currents'll move 'em.

    Recent catches? Perch by the dozens on dropshot rigs with hooks on dropper, steelhead hittin' roe tied egg-loop style, and coho salmon drift-fishin' Dick Nites. Pink salmon beach runs are windin' down but still grabbin'. Crab's hot too—Puget Sound Dungeness pots are full. No big salmon numbers yet, but winter trout and perch limits easy.

    Top lures: Brad's Wiggler plugs for steelhead, Dick Nite spoons for driftin' salmon. Bait-wise, fresh roe on egg loops can't be beat for salmon/steelhead—quarter-size chunks with skein membrane. Perch love worms or shrimp on dropshots.

    Hot spots: Hit Gig Harbor south Sound for perch and crab—boatin' culture's strong there. Or try near Fishermen's Terminal, but watch for cleanup from that Quaker Maid sinkin'—diesel spill boomed off, no shoreline hits yet per Washington Dept of Ecology.

    Bundle up, check your gear, and get out there safe—fish don't bite sittin' home.

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  • Puget Sound Winter Fishing Report: Lingcod Bonanza, Blackmouth Bites, and Crab Pots Filling Up

    Puget Sound Winter Fishing Report: Lingcod Bonanza, Blackmouth Bites, and Crab Pots Filling Up
    Jan 24 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Puget Sound fishing report for this crisp winter morning. Sun's up around 7:07 AM and sets at 4:39 PM, giving us about 9.5 hours of light. Weather's mild at 49°F to 57°F, light 6 mph winds with gusts to 12, 76% humidity, and mostly clear skies at 5% cloud cover—perfect for getting out there. Water temp's holding steady at 49°F.

    Tides today: low around 12:38 AM at -2.43 ft, high at 8:25 AM pushing 10.99 ft, then low 1:43 PM at 7.25 ft, and evening high 5:51 PM at 9.02 ft. Best bites line up with major windows 6:45-8:45 AM and 7:24-9:24 PM, minors at noon and moonrise. Fish the moving water!

    Action's heating up winter-style. Lingcod are on a bonanza run per yesterday's reports—big buckets limits off the deep rocks. Blackmouth salmon still buzzing in the Sound, with coho and pinks showing on jigs. Bottomfish steady, and Dungeness crab pots filling nice in Shilshole Bay. Recent catches: lingcod dominating, blackmouth in the 10-20 lb class, some pink salmon on the beaches, and solid bottomfish hauls.

    For lures, hoochies rigged with dodgers are killers for salmon—try pink splatter or moonshine patterns. BuzzBombs and Dick Nites shine for pinks and coho jigging. Yarnies on small hooks for finesse. Bait? Herring strips or live shrimp for bottomfish and lingcod; crab pots with herring or chicken legs.

    Hot spots: Samish Flats up north for blackmouth and bottomfish in the tidal rips, and Shilshole Bay for crab and lingcod close to port.

    Get your gear before you leave the dock, stay safe, and tight lines!

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  • Lingcod Bonanza on Puget Sound: Winter Fishing Report

    Lingcod Bonanza on Puget Sound: Winter Fishing Report
    Jan 23 2026
    # Puget Sound Fishing Report

    Hey folks, this is your Friday morning update from the Sound. We're looking at some decent conditions to get out there if you've been itching to wet a line.

    **Weather & Tides**

    Light winds are holding steady around 5 knots with waves staying at 2 feet or less across Puget Sound and Hood Canal. You'll want to watch for some dense fog rolling in tonight, so if you're planning an evening session, keep your running lights on and stay alert. Conditions are pretty manageable for small boaters launching from your local marina.

    **What's Biting**

    We're in winter mode right now, so salmon action isn't at its peak. However, the real story lately has been lingcod around Possession Bar over in Marine Area 9. Reports are coming in steady—about one lingcod for every three rods, which is right in line with seasonal averages. Live sand dabs are your go-to, though artificial swim baits and jigs like Lancers will definitely work if you're not keen on live bait.

    If you're trolling for anything that swims, flashers paired with hoochies or cut herring are your bread and butter on boat setups. For shore fishing, buzz bombs have proven reliable.

    **Best Spots**

    Head to **Possession Bar** if you're targeting lingcod—it's producing consistent action. If you want to explore deeper, rocky areas north up Admiralty Inlet near various bays and points hold fish year-round.

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  • Puget Sound Fishing Report January 2026 - Reeling in the Catch

    Puget Sound Fishing Report January 2026 - Reeling in the Catch
    Jan 21 2026
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  • Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Tides, Weather, and Top Spots for the Day

    Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Tides, Weather, and Top Spots for the Day
    Jan 19 2026
    # Puget Sound Fishing Report

    Hey anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Monday morning Puget Sound fishing forecast.

    Let's start with the tides. Over at Waldron Island, we've got a rising tide right now with that high hitting around 6:49 AM at 9.19 feet—pretty solid numbers for the start of your day. Down in Elliott Bay near Seattle, you're looking at excellent fishing conditions today according to the marine forecasts, with major fishing windows from 11:28 AM to 1:28 PM when the moon's up.

    Weather-wise, conditions are shaping up nicely. We're expecting light and variable winds around 5 knots with waves staying around 2 feet or less across the sound. Sunrise is hitting around 7:50 AM, and you've got until about 5:15 PM before sunset—solid daylight for a full session. Seattle's looking at mostly clear skies with upper 40s to low 50s, though Waldron Island's reporting light rain at 56 degrees with 99% humidity, so bring a jacket if you're heading north.

    For your presentations, Dick Nite spoons have been producing well for drift fishing operations around here. Pink salmon have been responsive to hoochie presentations and buzz bombs when conditions align. The cooler water temps—sitting around 49-54 degrees depending on your location—mean your lures need to work a bit harder, so don't be shy with movement and vibration.

    Best spots to target today: Elliott Bay's consistently productive, especially during those midday lunar transit windows, and Waldron Island offers solid shallow-water opportunities with those rising tides pushing baitfish into predictable patterns.

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  • Salish Sea Fishing Report: Crisp Conditions, Hot Bites for Salmon, Trout, and Crab in Puget Sound

    Salish Sea Fishing Report: Crisp Conditions, Hot Bites for Salmon, Trout, and Crab in Puget Sound
    Jan 18 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel in the Salish Sea. It's a crisp winter morning here in Puget Sound on January 18th, 2026, and we're lookin' at calm conditions perfect for gettin' out there. National Weather Service says north winds around 5 knots today, waves 2 feet or less, with patchy fog possible overnight—easy day on the water, no drama.

    Sunrise hit about 7:50 AM, sunset around 4:40 PM, givin' us a solid window. Tideschart.com reports low tide at 12:38 AM (-2.43 ft), high at 8:25 AM (10.99 ft), then low 1:43 PM (7.25 ft) and high 5:51 PM (9.02 ft). Best bites align with major times: 6:45-8:45 AM opposing lunar transit and 7:24-9:24 PM lunar transit—hit those hard.

    Fish are active despite the chill. The Outdoor Line's latest roundup from Port of Everett talks hot salmon reports, with folks hammerin' 'em on downriggers. Triploid trout and walleye whites are on fire too, per Austin Moser. Recent catches include chinook and coho salmon, perch by the dozens usin' bobber and bait over weeds (Gone Fishing NW tips), and Dungeness crab pots fillin' up. Pink salmon drifts with Dick Nite rigs are still payin' off from fall runs.

    For lures, go Puget Sound salmon trollin' tackle like spoons and plugs from Franks Bait and Tackle—flashy stuff in chartreuse or glow. Live bait? Herring or shrimp chunks on a spreader bar for salmon; worms or shrimp for perch and bottom dwellers. Ray's Bait pros swear by it.

    Hot spots today: Jefferson Head off Whidbey for salmon trollin', and Port Orchard narrows for perch and crab—tides rip there, so time it right.

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  • Puget Sound Fishing Report: Excellent Conditions, Salmon and Crab Prospects in the Sound

    Puget Sound Fishing Report: Excellent Conditions, Salmon and Crab Prospects in the Sound
    Jan 17 2026
    # Puget Sound Fishing Report

    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for Puget Sound.

    We're looking at excellent conditions out there today. The marine forecast shows light north winds around five knots with waves staying around two feet or less—basically glassy conditions if you're heading out from Seattle or Bremerton. Perfect for getting around and reading the water.

    Tide-wise, we've got a favorable day ahead. High tide came in early this morning, and we're heading toward a low around mid-afternoon, which means current's going to be moving through those channels and around the islands. That's when the baitfish get active and the bigger predators come feeding.

    Water conditions look prime for Dungeness crab if you're thinking about dropping pots, plus we typically see solid coho and pink salmon action this time of year in the Sound. Based on recent activity, Chinook are around too—they've been showing up in trolling reports, so if you're running gear, keep your eyes sharp.

    For lures, stick with your standard small spoons and shrimp imitations for the salmon—silver and chartreuse patterns are money in January. If you're bottom fishing for crab, fresh squid or herring in your pots will bring them in. For live bait, fresh herring stripped or whole is your go-to for nearly everything swimming out here.

    Hot spots worth your time: the Bainbridge Island channel has been consistent, and head south toward Vashon if you want less boat traffic and solid structure for bigger fish.

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