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Puget Sound Fishing Update: Exploring Alternatives Amidst Limited Salmon
- 2024/11/30
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For November 30, 2024, in the Puget Sound, Washington, here’s a local’s perspective on the fishing scene:
Today, the sunrise is at 7:33 AM, and the sunset will be at 4:20 PM. The tidal report shows a low tide at 8:47 AM and a high tide at 2:47 PM, which could influence fish activity, especially around the tidal flats and creek mouths.
Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 48°F and a low of 38°F, making it a crisp but manageable day for fishing.
Yesterday’s creel reports from various sites around the Puget Sound indicated minimal catches of salmon species. For example, at Kennedy Creek Mouth and McLane Creek Shore, there were no reported catches of Chinook, Coho, Chum, Pink, or Sockeye salmon. However, some anglers reported catching a few Coho salmon at Perry Creek, though the numbers were not significant[2].
Given the current conditions, the best approach might be to target other species such as Lingcod or Halibut, though these too have been scarce in recent reports. For trout fishing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has stocked several lakes with large rainbow trout, but this is more relevant to freshwater fishing rather than Puget Sound[1].
For those targeting salmon, using lures like spoons (e.g., Luhr-Jensen Krocodile) or plugs (e.g., Rapala) can be effective. Bait-wise, herring or anchovies are often good choices for salmon. If you're after Lingcod or Halibut, jigs tipped with squid or octopus can be very effective.
Hot spots to consider include the Hoodsport area in Hood Canal, known for its diverse fish populations, and the Perry Creek area in South Puget Sound, which has shown some activity with Coho salmon recently.
Remember to check the latest creel reports and fishing regulations before you head out, and always practice catch-and-release to help conserve fish populations. Tight lines
Today, the sunrise is at 7:33 AM, and the sunset will be at 4:20 PM. The tidal report shows a low tide at 8:47 AM and a high tide at 2:47 PM, which could influence fish activity, especially around the tidal flats and creek mouths.
Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 48°F and a low of 38°F, making it a crisp but manageable day for fishing.
Yesterday’s creel reports from various sites around the Puget Sound indicated minimal catches of salmon species. For example, at Kennedy Creek Mouth and McLane Creek Shore, there were no reported catches of Chinook, Coho, Chum, Pink, or Sockeye salmon. However, some anglers reported catching a few Coho salmon at Perry Creek, though the numbers were not significant[2].
Given the current conditions, the best approach might be to target other species such as Lingcod or Halibut, though these too have been scarce in recent reports. For trout fishing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has stocked several lakes with large rainbow trout, but this is more relevant to freshwater fishing rather than Puget Sound[1].
For those targeting salmon, using lures like spoons (e.g., Luhr-Jensen Krocodile) or plugs (e.g., Rapala) can be effective. Bait-wise, herring or anchovies are often good choices for salmon. If you're after Lingcod or Halibut, jigs tipped with squid or octopus can be very effective.
Hot spots to consider include the Hoodsport area in Hood Canal, known for its diverse fish populations, and the Perry Creek area in South Puget Sound, which has shown some activity with Coho salmon recently.
Remember to check the latest creel reports and fishing regulations before you head out, and always practice catch-and-release to help conserve fish populations. Tight lines