Puget Sound Monday: Stripers Active in Deep Channels, Elliott Bay and Appletree Cove Firing

# Artificial Lure's Puget Sound Fishing Report Alright folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Monday morning Puget Sound report, and let me tell you, we've got some solid conditions shaping up out there. First things first—the tides. We're looking at a high tide at 4:54 AM this morning around Seattle, sitting pretty at 11.25 feet. That low tide is coming in around 10:36 AM at 5.55 feet. If you're out on the water right now, you're in that sweet spot between the highs, so current should still be pushing fish around. Over in Tacoma, we're seeing similar patterns with a high of 11.32 feet this morning. Sun came up early—right around 7 AM—and we've got a full day of light ahead of us. That's crucial because stripers and bluefish key in on that morning bite when baitfish are most active. Now, here's what's been happening in our waters. The Puget Sound salmon fishery is gearing up, and while we're not expecting massive runs just yet this season, the infrastructure is in place for when those fish start moving. Word from the guides around here is that striped bass have been cooperative in the deeper channels, especially around the flats at first light. You want to work your flies or live herring in 15-25 feet of water where they're staging. For lures, grab your Bunny Split Flies—those musky patterns work wonders for aggressive stripers—or tie on some beast flies if you've got them. Live herring is still king for bait, but don't sleep on shrimp and small baitfish imitations. Hot spots? Head to Elliott Bay early—it's classic for a reason. The structure there holds fish consistently. If you've got time, Kingston's Appletree Cove is firing right now with the tidal exchange pushing baitfish through. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for daily updates on what's biting around Puget Sound. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.