The 2025 salmon season is looking great, with some amazing options for Coho, Chinook and Pink Salmon fishing. While the area opens to salmon fishing on June 1, different salmon rules occur at different times, so let’s break that down!
Fishing Reports, Info and News for Seattle, Washington
Washington’s saltwater and freshwater fishing areas have plenty to offer us. The Riptidefish.com mission is to offer you all the information and encouragement to get you excited about fishing around Seattle and Washington State. We are constantly posting fishing reports, how-to tutorials, and detailed reviews of Washington’s best fishing areas. Get out and explore fishing here!
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Coastal Lingcod & Rockfish open March 8
Large sections of Washington’s saltwater fishing areas open up for the season on Saturday March 8th. Marine area’s 1-4 make up the entirety of the Pacific Coastline of Washington State, as well as the far western portion of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and hold some amazing fishing opportunities for Lingcod, Rockfish, Greenling and other bottomfish.
More Razor Clamming starts March 8th
Another round of Razor Clam digging to begin this Saturday on Washington’s coastal beaches!
Sekiu Blackmouth Season Announced!
Early season Chinook always draw a crowd to Sekiu, and if you’re interested in fishing for salmon along the rugged coastline of the Olympic Peninsula, you’ve got your first chance of the year starting on April 14!
Marine Area 10 & 11 Blackmouth Season Announced!
Puget Sound will open for Blackmouth fishing on April 2nd in Marine Area 10 and 11.
Washington’s Coastal 2024-25 Steelhead Seasons Set
We received great news for Washington’s Coastal Steelheaders! Steelhead run forecasts look to be the best we’ve seen in years, and many of the rivers of the Washington Coast will be open for Steelhead fishing (for at least part of the winter) for the first time in years. We wrote up a thorough post at …
How was Lingcod fishing on opening day of Puget Sound? May 1 Report
May 1st marks the annual opening of Lingcod fishing in Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and the Strait fo Juan de Fuca, and this year was a banger of an opener across the region.
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Your Guide to Washington’s 2024 Halibut Fishing Seasons
Washington Halibut Seasons are set for 2024 and we are expecting great fishing! Check out our full synopsis of the fishing season in Puget Sound, Strait and Ocean areas.
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2024 Puget Sound Winter Blackmouth season begins March 1
2024 Winter Blackmouth Season begins on March 1 in Marine Areas 10 and 11.
2024 Puget Sound Winter Blackmouth season begins March 1Read More
My Favorite Saltwater Coho Salmon Lures & Rigs
My favorite fishing lures for catching Coho Salmon in saltwater areas. Check out these awesome lures that can be used for trolling, casting or jigging.
My Favorite Lures for Puget Sound Pink Salmon Fishing
Like many regions of the Pacific Northwest, Washington’s Puget Sound is home to a large return of Pink Salmon. Washington State’s Pink Salmon return every other year (2023, 2025, 2027) by the millions, and are one of the most popular fisheries of the year! To help you catch Pink Salmon in Washington as well as …
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Fishing Report for Seattle & Washington State – June 2023
Lot’s to get excited about this month! June 2023 Halibut, Salmon, Shrimp and Crab fishing report for Seattle and Washington State.
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Tacoma’s 2023 Salmon Season begins June 1 with a Chinook Opener
Salmon fishing around Tacoma and Vashon Island is back starting June 1, 2023 and anglers all over the South Puget Sound area are ready to get back out on the water!
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12 Great Fishing Lures for Chinook Salmon Fishing in Saltwater
I’ve put together a list of what I think are the best Chinook Salmon lures for fishing in saltwater areas, hoping that it will help you land your next trophy
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Seattle’s 2023 Salmon Season kicks off on June 1
Seattle’s Marine Area 10 portion of Puget Sound opens for salmon fishing on June 1 this year! We should start catching Resident Coho, followed by Chinook, Pinks and Ocean-range Coho.
Your Guide to the Washington 2023 Salmon Fishing Seasons – Marine Areas
Easy to use guide to Washington’s 2023 Saltwater Salmon Fishing Seasons.
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Fishing Report for Seattle & Washington State – May 2023
May is one of my all time favorite months to fish around Seattle and Washington State! Halibut, Lingcod, Salmon, Shrimping, Trout, Bass and more to fish for this month.
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My All Time Favorite Halibut Fishing Lures
My selection of the best Halibut fishing lures, both in soft plastic and heavy metal for your next trip offshore.
Mid-April Fishing Report – Seattle & Washington State 2023
Great fishing options abound this April in Seattle and the rest of Washington State! Get in on some great Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Steelhead and Trout Fishing!
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My All Time Favorite Lingcod Fishing Lures
Our list of the best Lingcod fishing lures. Whether you are fishing offshore, nearshore or in protected marine waters further inland, we have a recommendation for the most effective Lingcod lures.
