October Angling: Chum, Coho, and Blackmouth in Puget Sound

Artificial 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 first half of the day, especially with a waxing crescent moon above. NOAA’s marine forecast calls for southeast winds shifting from 15–20 knots and climbing, paired with steady rain later—there’s a gale watch from Saturday evening, so boaters should keep an eye on conditions and always wear that PFD. Land-based anglers, grab your rain gear and thermos; you’ll be out in the elements. On the bite front, fall means opportunity. Salmon are surging: local catches this week report solid numbers of **chum** and **coho** moving through the Sound. Winter blackmouth (juvenile chinook) are feeding aggressively in deeper channels—these Kings stick around all year, giving you a shot at big, feisty fish according to SeattleFishing.com. Chum are stacking up near river mouths, with anglers picking up fresh fish at Hoodsport and the mouth of the Duwamish. As for gear, **herring strips** and **anchovy** cut-plugs trolled on green or purple flasher rigs are top producers for blackmouth. Coho are hammering on **pink hoochies**, small spoons like the Silver Horde Coho Killer, and twitching jigs at creek mouths during dusk. Chum respond best to chartreuse or cerise marabou jigs just off estuary sand spits—don’t overlook a slow, subtle presentation if the water’s cloudy from rain. Hot spots worth swinging by today: - Shilshole Bay: Known for strong tide flows and weekend salmon catches, especially just west of the marina breakwater. - Sinclair Inlet Marina: Safe access and consistent bites for coho and the odd blackmouth on deeper mooch setups. - Hoodsport: Classic for shorebound chum. Try twitching jigs as the tide pushes in. - The Duwamish mouth: Urban spot for coho and sea-run cutthroat; best action early as tide peaks. Don’t forget about crabbing—October pots bring in hearty Dungeness, especially around deeper ledges near Bainbridge and Point Jefferson. Chicken and salmon heads are killer baits in pots right now. The weather’s blustery, but the fish are feeding hard. Try beach-casting before the wind picks up, focus on tide swings for top action, and adjust your lure color for that post-rain clarity shift. Local shops report that green and purple flashers are selling out fast, so grab your tackle early. Thanks for tuning in to the Puget Sound Daily Fishing Report. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. G This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.