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Of all the Pacific salmon
species, pink salmon are
the most common. 7.76
million pink salmon are
expected to return to the
Puget Sound this year; the
third largest run on record!
This is going to be a great
year to teach newbies
how to fish or learn a
new fishery yourself. Pink
salmon are snappy, eager
biters, perfect for kids or
new fishermen. They are
named for the pink color
of their meat. Speaking
of their meat, they taste
great grilled or smoked,
especially when bled and
iced right away.
August is a great time of
year to target pink salmon
in both the ocean and
rivers. They run close to the
shore, enabling many bank
fishermen the chance at
getting a limit. Let's go over
5 Puget Sound saltwater
locations and 5 freshwater
locations to get you started.
LINCOLN PARK
A favorite beach for Seattle
locals! There is plenty of
room to spread out on this
large beach. It is a bit of a
walk from the parking lot,
but don't let that deter you.
The fishing here is quite
good! The fish run close to
shore all the way up and
down the beach. Bring your
pink Buzz Bombs!
POINT NO POINT
Probably the steepest
beach on the list, Point No
Point is a beautiful spot to
fish. It has an old lighthouse
with an adjoining park. The
main parking lot is closed
down, but you can park
at the nearby overflow
parking lot and walk to the
beach. Make sure to look
at a tide chart before you
go. The current tends to
rip here, which can lead to
tangled lines.
PICNIC POINT
This is another beach that
has good concentrations
of pink salmon. Bring your
waders and watch for
schools swimming by. This
beach is popular with fly
fishermen; make sure to
leave them plenty of room
to cast. If the fish aren't
biting, Edmonds Pier and
Mukilteo Beach are both
nearby.
EDMONDS PIER
Though you'll definitely
have company, especially
on weekends, this is a
fantastic pier for catching
all types of salmon. You'll
want to have a plan for
bringing your fish up on the
dock, however. Most people
bring a crab ring and haul
their catch up that way.
Since you're in an elevated
spot, it's easier to see fins
and tails that signal when
the schools of salmon are
coming.
