Puget Sound Fishing Report: Pinks, Cohos, and Crabs Aplenty in the Saltwater Scoop

Good morning, Puget Sound anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Friday, August 29, 2025 fishing report, bringing you the saltwater scoop straight from our backyard.

Sunrise was at 5:14 a.m., with sunset lined up for 9:03 p.m. That gives us nearly sixteen hours to chase fish under a mostly clear sky—current conditions show 14% cloud cover, a crisp 57°F, and winds at 11 mph. Water temps hover around 50°F, and the dew point hangs at 47°F, keeping things comfortable out on the salt.

Tides are mellow right now. Low tide hit around 3:30 a.m. at 1.5 feet, and you can expect the high at 10:21 a.m. peaking at 7.2 feet. We’ll see another drop to 2.6 feet around 3 p.m., and then the evening brings a final high a little after 9 p.m. If you’re a tide chaser—plan those drifts and beach casting to coordinate with these swings for the best action.

Let’s talk fish: this year’s forecast is historic—Puget Sound is loaded with pink salmon. The Puget Sound Seattle Daily Fishing Report says the 2025 pink run is pushing almost 7.8 million fish, one of the strongest in years. The bite is hot at the morning slack and continues as the outgoing tide starts moving. A few charters (like reported on Washington Fish Reports) have been limiting out on pinks and coho before noon, and shore anglers are seeing consistent action on the incoming tides near river mouths and classic beaches.

Best baits for pinks are pink and white hoochie rigs behind small dodgers, and for the beach crowd, 1/4-ounce pink buzz bombs, pink spinners, and white or pink spoons. If you’re dropping bait, herring strips or shrimp tipped on jig heads are proven winners. Cohos are responding well to green or chartreuse needlefish hoochies, as well as UV flash flies pulled behind 360 flashers—a proven combo, especially near deep current edges.

On the bottom, strong reports of Dungeness crab coming up from pots baited with fish heads or chicken backs—just remember to keep tabs on open areas and size regs.

Hot spots today:
- Point No Point in Kitsap County is producing steady catches of pinks and coho, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon tides.
- The Narrows around Fox Island has seen good flushes of salmon and regular crab limits.
- For bank anglers, Dash Point and Lincoln Park piers have both been kicking out pinks and even a rare early coho for those casting metal.

Remember, always check the emergency rules—salmon closures pop up, like Marine Area 1, which will be closed for salmon again after August 29 according to WDFW announcements, so double-check before heading out.

The overall vibe is optimistic: this is the time to get family or buddies out fishing. Pinks don’t get much easier, and the coho are not far behind. Bring a variety of lures, follow the tides, and you’ll likely get tight to something silvery this week.

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