Northwest Fishing Magazine July 2025 Volume 4 Issue 10 - Flipbook - Page 24
can find spots to drift fish,
toss spinners, and twitch
jigs. The river is called
the Duwamish as it gets
closer to the mouth. Start
in the Duwamish early in
the season and follow the
fish as they move into the
upper river. Most of the river
is clear and shallow, so you'll
be able to see the schools
coming. If they aren't
biting at one spot, move to
another.
LES DAVIS PIER
This is another saltwater
pier that has gained
popularity since Dash Point
and Redondo Piers were
both closed. There are
lots of nearby amenities,
including a small cafe near
the entrance of the pier.
Schools of fish swim by
frequently during the peak
of the season. You'll want
to bring a crab ring here to
bring your fish up to the
dock.
PUYALLUP RIVER
Like many other fishermen,
I learned how to catch
pinks on this river! There is
a ton of shore access, but it
can be crowded, especially
on weekends. Tread
carefully when wading- it
can be almost impossible
to spot submerged
boulders and trees in the
murky water. Most people
here drift pink corkies and
yarn. Levee Road and River
Road near the lower part
of the river offer good bank
access. Look for gravel
bars and bends in the river.
The Puyallup runs into the
Carbon River, which also
has great shore access, but
typically opens later in the
year. Look for parks and
access points near Orting.
GREEN RIVER
This river has a surprising
amount of bank access.
Numerous parks and
trails dot the river. You
SNOHOMISH RIVER
One of the most popular
rivers for fishing pink
salmon, there is plenty of
shore access here. Thomas
Eddy Park and Lord Hill
Park have many trails you
can walk to find your spot.
Many anglers here drift
Dick Nite spoons with good
success. There are several
other parks with good
shore access on the lower
river.
NISQUALLY RIVER
This beautiful South
Sound river doesn't have
much bank access, but
it is projected to get an
especially strong run
of pinks this year. The
Nisqually River Public
Access has a trail and some
rocks that you can fish off
of. Bring a lot of extra gear;
there are some nasty snags
in the river.
