Puget Sound Fishing Forecast: Cutthroat, Chinook, and Coho in Spring's Prime Conditions

It’s a beautiful April morning here in Puget Sound, with plenty of opportunities for anglers to hit the waters. Today, Saturday, April 12, 2025, the sunrise is at 6:28 AM with sunset around 7:56 PM, giving plenty of daylight hours to make the most of the spring fishing season. The tides today feature a high tide at 5:56 AM (13'5"), a low tide at 12:42 PM (1'0"), and another high tide at 7:02 PM (12'6")—a favorable setup for fishing as moving water often stirs up feeding fish. Today's weather looks cooperative, with partly cloudy skies, light winds, and temperatures in the mid-50s, perfect for a day by the water. Out on the Sound, there’s been great action, especially for sea-run cutthroat trout and early Chinook. Sea-run cutthroat are chasing chum fry, which are abundant during this time of year. Anglers have reported success using chum fry fly patterns on the outgoing tides along with small baitfish patterns like Sand Lance imitators. For Chinook salmon (resident "Blackmouth"), anglers trolling with Silver Horde Ace-Hi Flies, Kingfisher Spoons, or Brad’s Cut Plugs have seen impressive results. Key colors include green, white, and glow patterns, especially on overcast days. Recent catches show good activity for both resident Coho and Chinook. South Sound remains a hot spot, especially in areas near Vashon Island and Tacoma, with reports of healthy Chinook and Coho from local anglers. Sea-run cutthroat have been plentiful along local beaches, especially early mornings and during tidal transitions. For hot spots, give Dash Point Pier a visit for solid pier fishing action or try Point No Point Beach for beach casting. East Passage near Tacoma is another excellent trolling zone, particularly for those targeting Chinook. Bring a mix of lures, but don’t discount classic bait like herring or anchovies, rigged with a bend to mimic a natural swim. Whether fly fishing or trolling, it’s looking like a fantastic day to be on Puget Sound. Tight lines! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.