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Seattle Fishing

Seattle Fishing

Seattle is perched on the Pacific Ocean and has sweeping views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier. This port city has been home to many rock stars and bands including Alice and Chains, Foo Fighters, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and many more. Enjoy the views, jam out to some tunes, and experience what Seattle fishing has to offer in the rich waters along the coast and up into the mountains.

Anyone interested in Seattle fishing will probably be interested in Salmon. Salmon is an iconic species in the Pacific Northwest, and it is known up and down the coastline thanks to its migratory habits. Although Salmon thrives in salt water, these fish spawn in the freshwater inlets. Every year, Salmon runs up and down the coast, and anglers from all over the world come to cast their lures. Salmon in Seattle is common in the summer with peak months of June and August. Anglers frequently target with success Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye Salmon.

Another popular species for your Seattle fishing excursions is Halibut. Halibut is a springtime fish, and it can be found in the salt water of the Pacific or Puget Sound. There are also many Lingcod, Rockfish, and Sculpin in these waters. In the summer, local fishermen also like snagging Dungeness Crab.

As for freshwater options, Seattle does not disappoint. Rainbow Trout (Stealhead) and Cuttroat Trout are popular options, but there also lots of good Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in these waters. Notable freshwater sources in Seattle include Green Lake, Lake Sammamish, Lake Washington, Lake Union, Snoqualmie River and the Duwamish River all nearby.



Seattle Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Seattle, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Largemouth Bass

  2. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 33.09% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 90 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Seattle Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE SEATTLE LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  3. Yellow Perch

  4. Yellow Perch

    There is a 17.28% catch rate for Yellow Perch, based on 47 Yellow Perch counted.

    Seattle Yellow Perch Counts Chart
    Yellow

    ENLARGE SEATTLE YELLOW PERCH COUNTS CHART


  5. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  6. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 10.66% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 29 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Seattle Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
    Pumpkinseed

    ENLARGE SEATTLE PUMPKINSEED SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  7. Black Crappie

  8. Black Crappie

    There is a 8.82% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 24 Black Crappie counted.

    Seattle Black Crappie Counts Chart
    Black

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  9. Smallmouth Bass

  10. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 4.41% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 12 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Seattle Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

    ENLARGE SEATTLE SMALLMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  11. Bluegill

  12. Bluegill

    There is a 2.94% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 8 Bluegill counted.

    Seattle Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  13. Chum Salmon

  14. Chum Salmon

    There is a 2.57% catch rate for Chum Salmon, based on 7 Chum Salmon counted.

    Seattle Chum Salmon Counts Chart
    Chum

    ENLARGE SEATTLE CHUM SALMON COUNTS CHART


  15. Rainbow Trout

  16. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 2.57% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 7 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Seattle Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

    ENLARGE SEATTLE RAINBOW TROUT COUNTS CHART


  17. Rock Bass

  18. Rock Bass

    There is a 2.21% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 6 Rock Bass counted.

    Seattle Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE SEATTLE ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  19. Coho Salmon

  20. Coho Salmon

    There is a 1.84% catch rate for Coho Salmon, based on 5 Coho Salmon counted.

    Seattle Coho Salmon Counts Chart
    Coho

    ENLARGE SEATTLE COHO SALMON COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 27 species of fish and 272 fish counted for December around Seattle.

To date, there are 56 species of fish and a total of 3450 fish counted for Seattle and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1889 (134 years).

Last Update: 12/4/2023 2:36:05 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Seattle are the following:

  1. Wollochet Bay Boat Ramp


  2. Tulalip Bay Boat Ramp


  3. Tillicum Beach Boat Launch


  4. Unknown


  5. Unknown-LW90


  6. Mukilteo shipwreck

    47.893041000 -122.328429000

  7. Unknown-LW87


  8. Blake Island Reef


  9. Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp


  10. Tulalip Bubble


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Top Seattle Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. The Avid Angler
    The Avid Angler is a Seattle area fly fishing shop that carries a full array of products for the fly fisher. Whether you are a beginning to advanced fly fisher, we will have the equipment you need to maximize your time on the water. Our staff is expe

  2. Emerald Water Anglers
    Seattle’s only professional fly fishing guide service, spey specialists, travel experts and premier retail store, located in West Seattle. We look forward to guiding your next fly fishing experience.

  3. Patrick's Fly Shop


  4. Seattle Marine & Fishing Supply
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Top Seattle Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. The Avid Angler
    The Avid Angler is a Seattle area fly fishing shop that carries a full array of products for the fly fisher. Whether you are a beginning to advanced fly fisher, we will have the equipment you need to maximize your time on the water. Our staff is expe

  2. All Star Charters
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  3. Tyee Charters
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  4. A Spot Tail Salmon Guide
    "A Spot Tail Salmon Guide" is the ONLY Seattle, Washington salmon fishing guide offering light tackle saltwater fishing (mooching or fly fishing) in the central Puget Sound.

  5. Emerald Water Anglers
    Seattle’s only professional fly fishing guide service, spey specialists, travel experts and premier retail store, located in West Seattle. We look forward to guiding your next fly fishing experience.

  6. Adventure Charters
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  7. Arch Anglers - Fly Fishing Guides


  8. Brew City Charters
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  9. Fish Finders Private Charters
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  10. Tight Lines Sport Fishing


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Top Seattle Marinas

  1. Narrows Marina


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