SEATTLE FISHERY

SEATTLE FISHERY

This calendar provides an overview of the species available when fishing by boat in the Seattle area, helping guests choose the best time to plan their trip.

Charter boat captains holding their caught fish
Winter: December - February
Winter: December - February

Winter fishing in Puget Sound centers around resident Coho and Flounder. It’s a steady season on the water, with opportunities for salmon as well as crab and bottom fish.

Winter fishing in Puget Sound centers around resident Coho and Flounder. It’s a steady season on the water, with opportunities for salmon as well as crab and bottom fish.

Main targets
Main targets
  • Fall Coho

  • Fall Coho

  • Flounder

  • Flounder

Additional Opportunities
Additional Opportunities
  • Dungeness Crab

  • Flounder

  • Sanddab

  • Squid

  • Dungeness Crab

  • Flounder

  • Sanddab

  • Squid

Guys holding dungeness crab and salmon
Fishing charter holding lingcod fish
Spring: March - June
Spring: March - June

Spring continues Chinook fishing and introduces lingcod in May. As seasons open and conditions improve, it’s a transitional time with multiple target species available.

Spring continues Chinook fishing and introduces lingcod in May. As seasons open and conditions improve, it’s a transitional time with multiple target species available.

Main targets
Main targets
  • Resident Chinook (Blackmouth)

  • Resident Chinook (Blackmouth)

  • Lingcod (May–mid June; limited seasonal window)

Additional Opportunities
Additional Opportunities
  • Flounder

  • Flounder

  • Sanddab

  • Sanddab

Summer: June - August
Summer: June - August

Summer marks peak salmon activity in Puget Sound. Coho, summer Chinook, and Pink salmon (in odd-numbered years) provide consistent opportunities throughout the season.

Summer marks peak salmon activity in Puget Sound. Coho, summer Chinook, and Pink salmon (in odd-numbered years) provide consistent opportunities throughout the season.

Main targets
Main targets
  • Chinook Salmon

  • Coho Salmon

  • Coho Salmon

  • Pink Salmon (odd numbered years)

  • Pink Salmon (odd numbered years)

Additional Opportunities
Additional Opportunities
  • Dungeness Crab

  • Flounder

  • Sanddab

  • Dungeness Crab

  • Flounder

  • Sanddab

Dad and son showing freshly caught salmon
Holding trophy coho salmon
Fall: September - November

Fall is known for strong Coho returns and productive days on the water. It’s a reliable time to fish before transitioning back into the winter season.

Fall is known for strong Coho returns and productive days on the water. It’s a reliable time to fish before transitioning back into the winter season.

Main targets
Main targets
  • Coho Salmon

  • Coho Salmon

Additional Opportunities
Additional Opportunities
  • Dungeness Crab

  • Flounder

  • Sanddab

  • Dungeness Crab

  • Flounder

  • Sanddab

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