June – Temps stabilize and rain in limited. Date: 14-Jul-2018 Capacity: 30 (73% booked) Details. It is not uncommon to have Puget Sound to ourselves. As sea run cutthroat anglers, we are fishing drop-offs, flats, shelves, and estuaries all in the same day. North Sound: Cutthroat are moving up towards the Stillaguamish this time of year, so keep moving and beach hopping to find fish. Sea-run cutthroat, or "sea-runs," are a pretty, native trout that spawn in small tributaries of larger rivers, or in small streams that spill directly into the Sound and its myriad inlets and canals. If you have interest in spring fishing the chum salmon smolt hatch let us know. North Sound: Coastal Cutthroat will start heading up the rivers in the north sound making it a bit tougher to have multiple fish days but the fish you do catch will lean towards the larger side. What an amazing summer on Puget Sound. Middle Sound: The Seattle area fishes well this time of year. Powerful and smooth, this rod is awesome. June-September is hands down the best time to be chasing cutthroat. Deeply toned and pronounced spots, yellow bellies and yellow tipped fins, and those bright red cutthroat stripes under their gill plates all point towards one thing for these fine wild trout – spawning. Mike Sinnott, ODFW fish biologist in Tillamook, has been chasing cutthroat on the coast for a few decades and offers these suggestions for catching more fish. Hood Canal Article – NW Fly Fishing Magazine. We spend most of the summer in the middle Sound and have had some great success on bigger cutthroat so far. You don’t have to fish in the spring or summer as any time of year you will find the fish cruising the shoreline. If you would like the email sent to a special person, please leave that email and name in the comment box. May – Temps start to increase, and the rain dissipates to showers. This will be the first of many updates from our local waters of Puget Sound. Spring has started off pretty slow in Puget Sound. Wow. We are ten years old. September is coming, probably the best month out of the year to fish for cutthroat. We are pleased to be R.L. Spring is a good time of year to be in Puget Sound as the fishing starts to be a numbers game as opposed to the hunting for big fish in the winter. Top. Sea-run cutthroat, or "sea-runs," are a pretty, native trout that spawn in small tributaries of larger rivers, or in small streams that spill directly into the Sound and its myriad inlets and canals. For those of you new to cutthroat fishing on Puget Sound keep in mind that now is the time to be out. We have talked to a few guys who have been out in hood Canal and have been crushing it. Bruce Ferguson, a member of South Sound and Puget Sound Fly Fishers, became one of the founders of the Sea Run Coalition. We are seeing the numbers and size fish we are used to in May. Fish are feeding, and the bottom structure is present that we need to find fish. The north sound will be the last area to get the numbers. During calm days try a top water fly as the hungry trout will leap at the opportunity. The weather is a bit unpredictable, and there may not be as many fish in the Sound, but the ones you catch will be on the bigger side. It’s a good idea to book early knowing that the salmon are on the way. Shore fishing Puget Sound and Hood Canal for ‘harvest trout,’ aka cutthroat Originally published November 1, 2017 at 6:00 am Point No Point, at the northern tip of … October presents larger fish that will take just about anything you throw at them. We may have an 13 week coho season in the sound. Fishing will only continue to get better all the way through summer and into October. The fish were cooperating and the company was great. Last Friday was an epic day with a local fly club. These elements I nick named the “The Beach Quadfecta” and they serve as general Happy Holidays from Sound Fly Fishing. Puget Sound Sea-Run Cutthroat Adventure. This gift cert can be redeemed anytime, just email us some dates and we will get you on the books. The fish are big and aggressive. Today was the first day I had been on Puget Sound in over two weeks and fishing was good. Stay safe and healthy all, and I look forward to fishing with you in the fall! South Sound: We went waaaaay south a few weeks ago and found good numbers of cutthroat on some new beaches for us. Raccoon. Getting on the water EARLY is key. Coho will enter any day now and be around in the salt until early October. Grey and sliver baitfish patterns in a saltwater size 8 (smaller than normal) and a slow strip have been getting it done for us lately. I usually like to error on the faster side of retrieving but the fish have been wanting it slow…. Spring really marks the start of our busy season. We have some dates in May and June that are wide open. Most of our fish this early summer have been caught on orange. Seaplane trips are in full swing. A slow spring, which lead to a slower than usual beginning of summer has given way to outstanding fishing as of late. We are once again fully booked for summer. EWA is the hub for the local fly fishing community with honest and current reports so your upcoming time on the water can be executed with maximum enjoyment. photo courtesy Leland Miyawaki When fly fishers think of the Pacific Northwest, they think of wild rivers full of salmon and big wild steelhead. The new slip at the marina is secured and the anticipation is somewhat unbearable. April is a “hunting” month with lots of push polling around. This is fantastic for April. As we enter our 12th year guiding Puget Sound, we must say that every year gets more exciting with new fishing locations and clientele. It’s a mixed bag of pre/post spawn fish that are caught. Look for rock and Oyster Beds for the best fishing. That being said, huge amounts of areas within Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula, and south to the Columbia river have prime sea run cutthroat habitat. We are gearing up for a pretty epic pink salmon year. Bruce Ferguson, a member of South Sound and Puget Sound Fly Fishers, became one of the founders of the Sea Run Coalition. After October 25th South Sound Skiffs will be back to business as usual on Puget Sound, just in time for the best sea run cutthroat fishing of the year! So pumped for the summer! Nick Clayton 2,446 views. Some very big fish were caught and we had awesome clients. Yes, we get a low pressure system here and there in Western Washington, but overall we find cool, crisp days with temperatures tapping the 70 degree mark – perfect for that angler looking to get out prior to the heavy rains of November. Scratching my head and wondering what was going on, I called a fish and game dude. Chum salmon smolts are still hanging around but not in the numbers that we are used to seeing. Puget Sound during May and June – you can’t beat a sand lance pattern. The ever popular chum salmon hatch was per usual and cutthroat were feeding on a variety of patterns. If you are interested in chucking a 10 weight this year, please inquire now as we pre-book the season. Loading ... Sign in to report inappropriate content. Puget Sound is an incredibly and beautifully diverse marine area. Pushing through the early summer high tides we are now in full cutthroat swing. Let’s keep it that way. Our July is booked with a few spots remaining in August. With zero sound and the ability to maneuver around grass and other structure we can get to the fish in a more efficient way than ever before. Take note of your success and look at the numbers you found vs the two. Our favorite flies this time of year range from orange over white, chartreuse and white. We have been on the water most of the winter and let me tell you, the hunt has been rewarded! Please keep in mind that we are strictly catch and release on all fish. We have kept it secret for a while now but its time you all know. However, if you are interested in just salmon fishing let us know. A good majority of river/stream systems and saltwater beaches host either resident or sea-run Cutthroat fisheries that can be quite surprisingly good at times. Puget Sound and Hood Canal. Sea run Cutthroat Beach Fishing Trip Report- 3/26/2017 Nick Clayton. "HCSEG staff are excited to be a part of this project and continue to contribute to the groundbreaking coastal cutthroat trout research gathered by Coastal Cutthroat Coalition and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Puget Sound over the last few years,” said Clayton David, HCSEG salmon and steelhead biologist. We can’t thank you all enough. Puget Sound sea run old school pamphlet.pdf. This time frame is filling up fast but we do still have room. I hope everyone has a great summer. Key Flies: Chartreuse Clouser, Pin Head, B.H. We are half way through September and Puget Sound and Hood Canal Sea-Run Cutthroat are really starting to take on their fall harvest colors. The fishing is also accessible. A cutthroat WILL be there. Top. This is a wild trout fishery that is well maintained and thriving. Anglers should use a journal and log tides, weather, beach structure and anything else witnessed that might help to increased success in the future. Sea-run cutthroat are available here and bull trout/dolly varden char are also abundant on the east side of Whidbey Island in the spring. Good luck! It’s you, the client or fellow fishing friend who has kept us going. Thanks and enjoy the rest of your summer. Resident coastal cutthroat trout are widely distributed throughout western Washington (west of the Cascades). No Instagram images were found. Working with the great people at Fly Water Travel and Pacific Fly Fishers, we will be offering a few tarpon trips a year to those of you interested. We usually run salmon trips as part of a cutthroat day. This video goes over tips and techniques to improve success at catching sea-run coastal cutthroat trout in marine waters by flyfishing. Yes, there are chum smolt around but that’s mostly a Hood Canal show. Your email address will not be published. We are half way through September and Puget Sound and Hood Canal Sea-Run Cutthroat are really starting to take on their fall harvest colors. April – Temps can range from cold to warm with rain present most days. Sea Run Cutthroat Flies. Quality reels with sealed drag systems will last much longer, but my personal preference is to go with reels that are middle of the road. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give us a call. We have been at this for 10 years and continue to pursue, protect and explore. You get a mix of fish heading up streams and fish that hang out in the sound longer. Flies designed for the sea-run cutthroat trout of Puget Sound and the Pacific Nortwest in both fresh and saltwater. The beach is at least a quarter mile downhill hike from the parking lot. Puget Sound Sea Run Cutthroat Fishing Report - Sept. 17. As always, don’t hesitate to email or call with inquiries and questions. We guide more water as an outfitter and guide service than anyone in Washington. Need more depth, anglers can just let it sink longer. A 5-weight is heavy enough to fight a little wind and light enough that a 12 inch SRC gives you a battle and a fun time. Pick 3-4 patterns and fish them exclusively. Looking ahead at the forecast, we are going to be wet. Developed by local sea run cutthroat guru Jeffrey Delia, this simple pattern has accounted for countless sea run cutthroat throughout Puget Sound and Hood Canal. Cover beaches and lots of them. The rains are coming and we are all gearing up for the best fishing Washington has to offer. Fish spend more time in the salt here and feed like crazy before heading up smaller streams to spawn in the early spring. Now through Jan 2nd buy a full day boat trip Gift cert and receive $100 bucks off! Yeah, we have had some cold snaps but overall the air and water temps have been much warmer creating some awesome fishing. Can you even imagine how much gas Kenmore Air must go through? The tides are great right now and the weather is right! I will give you all lies when I get back. Chad Gillespie Fjord Fly Fishing This is also what we call our guide season. About Fly Fishing the Puget Sound. Vary your retrieve and presentations to imitate different food forms. Spring is upon us. Add translations. If it won't work now it would seem to be more of an enforcement problem than anything else. THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE. However, we are going to stay with the plan and get our big fish! Winter Fly Fishing is all about enduring parts of the experience and enhancing others. info@soundflyfishing.com. Sea-Run Cutthroat Puget Sound Sign in to follow this . Flies – the cool part about this fishery is that Sea-Run Cutthroat “generally” aren’t super picky. This is hands down the best summer for coastal cutthroat fishing I have ever been a part of. There are cutthroat out there, mostly in the South Sound, that are willing to eat just about anything you throw at them. But when the salmon are still meandering their way down from Alaska and the. This organization was the forerunner of today’s Coastal Cutthroat Coalition. We are headed to Bozeman Montana again this year to attend the Simms Ice Out guide event. If you have not tried a full intermediate sinking line such as the Scientific Anglers Streamer Express Clear Tip or the Rio Outbound Short, do yourself a favor and pick one up. SRC are elusive at times, and what was hot fishing yesterday can be an epic slow day the next day. As an angler new to the game of SRC fishing, the key is to keep moving beaches throughout the day until you locate fish. Puget Sound in western Washington is home to sea-run cutthroat trout and silver salmon which roam close to shore and can be great fun for fly fishing anglers. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Going to head out and do a solo day. We will have a newsletter going out 6 times a year or so and you can stay updated on all we are doing by signing up on our website. Out Puget Sound Beaches fly selection contains the perfect fly patterns, most of which have been … Sea-run cutthroat are available here and bull trout/dolly varden char are also abundant on the east side of Whidbey Island in the spring. There is no way to know with one hundred percent certainty if the fish think this fly is a squid, or something else entirely, but the combination of the light tan tail with the white body is something most cutthroat just can’t resist. 1,224 views. This line style sinks slow enough for a wading angler with a stripping basket to retrieve the line without it dragging in the rocks, but also gets down into the water column at a slow sink rate of 1-1.25 inches per second for those sharper ledges. The coastal cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii), also known as the sea-run cutthroat trout, blue-back trout or harvest trout, is one of the several subspecies of cutthroat trout found in Western North America. We are very excited to show you how productive this is. We really appreciate it. We target this structure with a combination of push pole and anchor fishing. However, they definitely do want a fly that resembles something in the general area of what they eat. What is great about Puget Sound is you can really simplify things until you get comfortable. The central sound to south sound have been consistent in producing multiple fish days and even some really banner days. 20 fish were caught and the fireball was flowing. A beautifully marked sea-run cutthroat caught on the surface with a Miyawaki Beach Popper. Fly Reels – It really doesn’t matter as long as it is in working order and a has a decent drag, and you rinse it with fresh water after each use and let it dry out. You can make your own decision on what line works best for you. Capt. Thank you to all for the support this summer and we look forward to meeting the new anglers. April is all booked up. . Summer is going fast but as of now we do have availability. This is a wild trout fishery that is well maintained and thriving. Herring, sandlance and a massive perch hatch, that has us baffled for a few days, have all been on the move. by Chad Gilespie | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 comments. Twelve months of the year this fishery sustains an ecosystem where anglers can test their skills tossing intermediate lines, streamers and fast action rods to power through often prevalent Puget Sound winds. We typically see the bigger fish in the late summer but for whatever reason we are seeing them now. It’s simple. Photo courtesy Leland Miyawaki When fly fishers think of the Pacific Northwest, they think of wild rivers full of salmon and big wild steelhead. We have seen some Coho in central Puget Sound but most of the activity is still in the north sound. Migratory Behavior and Life History Diversity of Searun Cutthroat. Seattle Area Beaches Primary fly caught species - resident Coho salmon, sea-run cutthroat. Out Puget Sound Beaches fly selection contains the perfect fly patterns, most of which have been … Salmon smolt can be abundant for the cutthroat to munch. Find these drop off’s and get to work. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state. Certain times of the year provide certain food sources, and these vary based on where anglers are fishing. Put the wardens on the river, confiscate a few boats, send a message that the game laws are to be obeyed. Things have picked up considerably and we are happy. Don’t go past the No Trespassing signs to the left of the park. So, join us on facebook. Thank you to all of the great customers who have made this our best and lucrative summer so far. There are plenty of chum smolts left out there and the cutthroat are feeding like mad on them. Eel grass is starting to grow and show up more and will continue to grow through summer. Key Flies: Mini Gurgler, Baitfish Minnow Shad, Crazy Charlie White. Plan on joining us! Over time, anglers new to this SRC game will begin to identify good looking beaches, and when a beach will “set up” perfectly during a tide cycle. As you cast, crystal clear salt water rolls in on your feet while the Olympic Mountains provide a perfect back drop to the very waters that you fish. It’s more about an anglers casting ability and being to get the line into the right zone where the fish are. Tons of baitfish are present for the cutthroat to be munching on right now and fish crashing bait balls on top water is one of the coolest things you can see in Puget Sound, although we are a bit biased. This summer is going to be crazy, with the popularity of sea run cutthroat fishing increasing what seems like daily around Puget Sound. Eel grass is dying off and is providing less structure for cutthroat to hide in. Those Puget Sound Sea Runs are gems of trout in my book and have only recently made a comeback to healthy numbers. September – October fill up fast and for good reason, the fishing is bonkers. Sorry for the lack of reports on the website. Working with Rio Products to design this new line was a blast and we have fished the prototype for a few weeks now and cannot find a thing wrong with it. Peter, who works with us at Pacific Fly Fishers, is a web guru. There are tons of baitfish around and the cutthroat are keying in on them. The fish is known for its aggressiveness and fight. Sea Run Cutthroat-2 Trout-39. Starting this month, some Hood Canal volunteer anglers fishing aboard guide boats and along the shore will be reeling in more than just fish – they’ll also contribute to a year-long research project led by the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG), Coastal Cutthroat … Seattle Area Beaches Plan on joining us! 6wt/7wt rods and WF lines (RIO short Outbound) are the ticket for chasing these amazing trout.You will do a lot of casting so every little advantage you can get like the Out Bound short from RIO is a Big help. With the high temps the sun is usually putting fish down into darker structure. This is spawn time for cutthroat. March for Sound Fly Fishing signifies two important things. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Stoked! Fall is finally here! Winter fishing is in full swing. We want to thank everyone for the best summer we have ever had. Fishing will only improve over the summer with August and September being prime time. I am now a USCG OUPV captain and went through the rigorous and painfully long process to achieve this. When camp spot reservations open we will post our location and more information on the trip. The coastal cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii), also known as the sea-run cutthroat trout, blue-back trout or harvest trout, is one of the several subspecies of cutthroat trout found in Western North America. The beach is at least a quarter mile downhill hike from the parking lot. Check out this video by Red’s Fly Shop on the benefits on using a stripping basket. Written by: Leland Miyawaki, former Fishing Manager, Orvis Bellevue (WA) A beautifully marked sea-run cutthroat caught on the surface with a Miyawaki Beach Popper. Other then a week of extreme low tides the fish have been feeding and success has been had on 2-inch baitfish patterns. www.fjordflyfishing.com We do not run full lingcod days on the sound, rather a few hours in the morning and afternoon. 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