Best Time to Fish in Seattle
Washington · Thursday, October 22
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7:39 AM
Sunrise
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6:10 PM
Sunset
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89%
Moon
The next 7 days in Seattle
| Day | Dawn window | Dusk window | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:09 AM – 8:39 AM | 4:40 PM – 6:40 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous · 89% |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM | 4:38 PM – 6:38 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous · 95% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 7:12 AM – 8:42 AM | 4:36 PM – 6:36 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 99% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 7:13 AM – 8:43 AM | 4:35 PM – 6:35 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 100% |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 7:15 AM – 8:45 AM | 4:33 PM – 6:33 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 99% |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 7:16 AM – 8:46 AM | 4:31 PM – 6:31 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous · 96% |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 7:18 AM – 8:48 AM | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous · 91% |
Dawn and dusk windows are computed from sunrise/sunset for Seattle; times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's best windows in Seattle
🌅 Dawn — 7:09 AM to 8:39 AM
The first light window is the most reliable bite of the day for most species — fish move shallow to feed before the sun gets high.
🌇 Dusk — 4:40 PM to 6:40 PM
The last couple hours of light are the second prime window, especially as water cools and bait moves.
🌙 Moon — Waxing Gibbous (89% lit)
A bright moon means more overnight feeding, which can slow the midday bite — lean on the dawn and dusk windows. Solunar activity is strongest around the new and full moons.
Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase are computed for Seattle (Washington); times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's tides in Seattle
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 2:37 AM | 8.3 ft |
| Low | 8:30 AM | 2.7 ft |
| High | 3:13 PM | 11.0 ft |
| Low | 9:44 PM | 3.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station 9447130 (SEATTLE (Madison St.), Elliott Bay), about 0 mi from Seattle. Times in local time, heights relative to MLLW.
Get the precise solunar + tide forecast for your spot
Dawn and dusk are the reliable daily answer, but the exact solunar major/minor periods and the tides for the specific water you're fishing shift day to day. The MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner pulls live NOAA, USGS, and solunar data to score the best times for your exact Seattle spot.
See the AI Trip Planner →Best season to fish Seattle
Puget Sound salmon fishing runs in seasons set by 'Marine Area' and species: winter and early spring for resident blackmouth Chinook, summer for migratory kings and the start of coho, and late summer into fall for coho and — in odd-numbered years — enormous runs of pink salmon. Lingcod season typically opens in spring. Sea-run cutthroat fish the estuaries year-round. The rivers (the Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Green, and Skagit) have salmon runs in summer and fall and winter steelhead. Because openers change constantly and vary by area, checking current WDFW regulations is essential.
Best time to fish in Seattle — FAQ
What is the best time of day to fish in Seattle?
The most reliable windows are the low-light hours around sunrise and sunset. Today in Seattle, sunrise is about 7:39 AM and sunset about 6:10 PM, so the dawn and dusk windows either side of those are your best bets — especially on an overcast day or a moving tide.
Does the moon affect fishing in Seattle?
Yes. The strongest solunar feeding periods and biggest tides come around the new and full moons. The moon is currently a Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). For the precise solunar major/minor times and tides for your exact spot, use the MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner.
What is the best season to fish in Seattle?
Puget Sound salmon fishing runs in seasons set by 'Marine Area' and species: winter and early spring for resident blackmouth Chinook, summer for migratory kings and the start of coho, and late summer into fall for coho and — in odd-numbered years — enormous runs of pink salmon. Lingcod season typically opens in spring. Sea-run cutthroat fish the estuaries year-round. The rivers (the Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Green, and Skagit) have salmon runs in summer and fall and winter steelhead. Because openers change constantly and vary by area, checking current WDFW regulations is essential.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Seattle?
Yes — most adult anglers need a Washington fishing license. See the Washington fishing license guide for 2026 resident and non-resident prices, who's exempt, and where to buy.
What tide is best for fishing in Seattle?
Moving water usually beats slack tide — fish the hour or so around a tide change, when current is strongest and sweeps bait past structure. See today's tide times for Seattle above to plan around the next high or low.
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