Puget Sound Nearshore
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Tackle for Puget Sound Salmon & Cutthroat

Pacific Northwest gear for pink salmon, coho, and sea-run cutthroat

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Tackle Items

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Target Species

Jul – Oct

Best Season

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Target Species:SalmonLingcodRockfishSea-Run Cutthroat

Tackle for Puget Sound Nearshore

4 items hand-picked and tested at this specific location — click any to check the current price on Amazon

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Jigs

Tady 45 Surface Iron Jig — Blue/White

4.7(892)

Buzz bomb-style jigging for pink and coho salmon near the surface

Puget Sound Nearshore
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Reels

Penn Battle III 4000 Spinning Reel

4.6(4,521)

Smooth drag for coho salmon runs — they jump and run hard

Puget Sound Nearshore
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Line

PowerPro Spectra 30 lb Braided Line — 300 yd

4.8(7,234)

Strong braid for salmon — they will test your tackle in cold water

Puget Sound Nearshore
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Rods

Ugly Stik Elite 7' Medium-Heavy Spinning Rod

4.7(6,892)

Versatile rod for salmon jigging and sea-run cutthroat along shorelines

Puget Sound Nearshore

Why These Items for Puget Sound Nearshore

Each pick is tailored to the specific conditions, species, and techniques at this spot

1

Tady 45 Surface Iron Jig — Chrome

Buzz bomb-style jigging for pink and coho salmon near the surface

2

Penn Battle III 4000 Spinning Reel

Smooth drag for coho salmon runs — they jump and run hard

3

PowerPro Spectra 30 lb Braided Line

Strong braid for salmon — they will test your tackle in cold water

4

Ugly Stik Elite 7' Medium-Heavy Rod

Versatile rod for salmon jigging and sea-run cutthroat along shorelines

Why Fish Puget Sound Nearshore?

Salmon fishing from SUP

Mountain backdrop scenery

Protected inland waters

Unique PNW species

Launch Access

Golden Gardens Park and Alki Beach

Species & Season

Salmon
Lingcod
Rockfish
Sea-Run Cutthroat
Best Season

Jul – Oct

Puget Sound offers unique Pacific Northwest SUP fishing with salmon, lingcod, and sea-run cutthroat trout. The protected inland waters provide manageable conditions with stunning mountain backdrops.

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