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Puget Sound Fishing Report: Rain Gear, Coho Limits, and Bottomfish Bounty
Published 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Artificial Lure here with your Puget Sound fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025. If you’re heading out today, you’ll want your rain gear—expect light rain, 100% cloud cover, temps in the low-to-mid 40s, and a steady wind out of the south at 6 mph with gusts to 10 mph. Sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset comes early at 5:59 pm. Saltwater is holding at a brisk 54°F—perfect for those salmon and cod still sticking around. According to TidesChart, the high tide hits at 10:59 am (9.15 ft), with lows rolling through at 2:40 am and 3:51 pm. The best fish activity windows line up right around the pre-dawn low (major from 4:26 to 6:26 am) and late afternoon as the tide drops (major from 4:58 to 6:58 pm). That overlap gives you great current to work your jigs and bait, especially near the change.
The fall pattern is firmly in place—overcast, drippy, and loaded with opportunity. Spreaker’s November 5 update notes coho are still stacking up in good numbers, mixed with the typical fall chum run and some solid lingcod action for the die-hards willing to probe the rocks and structure. Recent catches from Tulalip (fishingreportstoday.com) show anglers reporting limits of coho (average 5–8 pounds), with a couple pushing the 10-pound mark. Chum are averaging in the mid-teens and looking solid—those fish are aggressive, so upsize if you’re targeting them.
Stripers aren’t a feature here, but like Tom Schlichter writes about the Northeast, light jigs are proving deadly for Puget Sound’s salmon. Don’t be afraid to go lighter and smaller with your gear if you notice small bait—try a 3/4-ounce minnow jig in silvers and chartreuse, especially near the bottom during low-light hours.
Best bets for lures this week? You can’t beat glow hoochies and pink/white buzz bombs for coho and late pinks; green or blue herring strip or imitation needlefish trolled behind a dodger are reliable when the action slows. For bottomfish like lingcod, a big white swimbait jigged along structure works wonders. For chums, drift a marabou or flesh fly under a float, or toss a chunky pink corky with yarn—just don’t slack on hook size, these beasts will bend your wire.
As for bait, cured salmon eggs and sand shrimp remain local favorites for bank and pier anglers. If you’re in a boat, try herring (plug-cut or whole), working around tide changes to find that magic sweet spot.
A couple of current hot spots:
- **Point No Point** is producing well for coho at daybreak and slack tide; try casting off the beach with a jig or casting spoon for those staging fish.
- **Edmonds Marina** is giving up both coho and the occasional late Chinook, especially for anglers trolling deep.
- For shore fishers, **Oyster Bay near Port Orchard** is another winner, and don’t overlook Phinney Bay right at high slack for a mixed bag.
Remember, with rain and weaker daylight, morning and evening (dawn/dusk) are prime for bites. Beaches and estuaries near river mouths are drawing attention as salmon push in—watch for bird activity and surface boils.
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The fall pattern is firmly in place—overcast, drippy, and loaded with opportunity. Spreaker’s November 5 update notes coho are still stacking up in good numbers, mixed with the typical fall chum run and some solid lingcod action for the die-hards willing to probe the rocks and structure. Recent catches from Tulalip (fishingreportstoday.com) show anglers reporting limits of coho (average 5–8 pounds), with a couple pushing the 10-pound mark. Chum are averaging in the mid-teens and looking solid—those fish are aggressive, so upsize if you’re targeting them.
Stripers aren’t a feature here, but like Tom Schlichter writes about the Northeast, light jigs are proving deadly for Puget Sound’s salmon. Don’t be afraid to go lighter and smaller with your gear if you notice small bait—try a 3/4-ounce minnow jig in silvers and chartreuse, especially near the bottom during low-light hours.
Best bets for lures this week? You can’t beat glow hoochies and pink/white buzz bombs for coho and late pinks; green or blue herring strip or imitation needlefish trolled behind a dodger are reliable when the action slows. For bottomfish like lingcod, a big white swimbait jigged along structure works wonders. For chums, drift a marabou or flesh fly under a float, or toss a chunky pink corky with yarn—just don’t slack on hook size, these beasts will bend your wire.
As for bait, cured salmon eggs and sand shrimp remain local favorites for bank and pier anglers. If you’re in a boat, try herring (plug-cut or whole), working around tide changes to find that magic sweet spot.
A couple of current hot spots:
- **Point No Point** is producing well for coho at daybreak and slack tide; try casting off the beach with a jig or casting spoon for those staging fish.
- **Edmonds Marina** is giving up both coho and the occasional late Chinook, especially for anglers trolling deep.
- For shore fishers, **Oyster Bay near Port Orchard** is another winner, and don’t overlook Phinney Bay right at high slack for a mixed bag.
Remember, with rain and weaker daylight, morning and evening (dawn/dusk) are prime for bites. Beaches and estuaries near river mouths are drawing attention as salmon push in—watch for bird activity and surface boils.
Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily fishing fix and the latest Puget Sound scoop.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI