Marine Area 10

Elliott Bay / Seattle

Updated Saturday, June 6, 2026

Active Regulations

RESTRICTION: Puget Sound shrimp fishery updates (All shrimp species which include spot shrimp, coonstripe shrimp, dock shrimp, pink shrimp, and sidestripe shrimp.)

About Marine Area 10

Marine Area 10 is the heart of urban Puget Sound fishing, covering the waters from Seattle's Elliott Bay south to Vashon Island. Despite being the most heavily populated area, it produces remarkable fishing thanks to the deep channels, abundant structure, and consistent salmon runs.

Shilshole and Mid-Channel Bank are the workhorses of Area 10 salmon fishing, with downrigger trolling being the primary technique. This area has one of the longest salmon seasons in Puget Sound, with fishing available from April through November. The extensive shore access at parks and piers makes it the most accessible fishing area in the region.

Map & Tide

Where the structure is, and when the water moves. Tap a hotspot for its depth, structure, and best tide, then time your trip around the tide windows below.

Fishing hotspotTap a pin for depth, structure & best tide.

▲ Incoming 4:34 AM – 8:45 AM▼ Outgoing 8:45 AM – 3:32 PM▲ Incoming 3:32 PM – 10:59 PM

The bite usually turns on around the transitions — the hour or so on either side of a high or low, when current moves bait. Predicted tides for Seattle (NOAA station 9447130).

Current Conditions

Water Temp

52.7F

Pressure

1013.6 mb

Tide

5 ft

Species Outlook

Chinook Salmon

Open for Chinook Salmon

Coho Salmon

Open for Coho Salmon

Dungeness Crab

Closed for Dungeness Crab

Pacific Halibut

Open for Pacific HalibutEmergency rule active

Lingcod

Open for Lingcod

Bottomfish

Open for Bottomfish

Season Status

Chinook SalmonOpen for Chinook Salmon

Coho SalmonOpen for Coho Salmon

Dungeness CrabClosed for Dungeness Crab

Pacific HalibutOpen for Pacific Halibut

LingcodOpen for Lingcod

BottomfishOpen for Bottomfish

Based on WDFW base seasons + emergency rules as of Saturday, June 6, 2026. Always verify at wdfw.wa.gov.

Fishing Hotspots

Possession Bar

The south end of Possession Bar falls into Area 10 — same productive structure

Best for: Chinook — trolling with downriggersDepth: 60-120 ftStructure: Submerged bar/ridgeBest tide: Both ebb and flood

Elliott Bay

Deep urban bay with structure from piers and the Duwamish River outflow

Best for: Early season blackmouth, winter ChinookDepth: 40-100 ftStructure: Deep bay, pier pilings, river outflowBest tide: Outgoing tide flushes bait from the river

Shilshole

The workhorse of Area 10 — consistent bait concentrations and moderate depths

Best for: Chinook trolling year-round — most popular spot in Area 10Depth: 60-100 ftStructure: Sandy bottom with moderate depthBest tide: Both tides fish well

Mid-Channel Bank

Submerged bank in the center of Puget Sound concentrates bait and fish

Best for: Deep trolling for Chinook — downriggers essentialDepth: 80-130 ftStructure: Submerged bank with drop-offsBest tide: Slack to light current

Vashon Island

Multiple productive points and banks around the island edges

Best for: Chinook, Coho in summer — troll the east and west shorelinesDepth: 40-100 ftStructure: Rocky points, sandy shoalsBest tide: Varies by location — fish the points on tide changes

Crab Spots

Redondo Beach · Des Moines Pier · Saltwater State Park · Seacrest Park · Alki Point

Recent Catches (14 days)

Date	Species	Location	Count
2026-06-05	Coho	Shilshole Public Ramp	8
2026-06-03	Chinook	unknown
2026-06-03	Coho	unknown
2026-06-03	Lingcod	unknown
2026-06-03	Flounder	unknown
2026-06-03	Coho	Shilshole Public Ramp	2
2026-06-02	Coho	Shilshole Public Ramp	3
2026-06-02	Chinook	Armeni Public Ramp	0
2026-06-02	Coho	Everett Ramp)	1
2026-06-02	Chinook	Kingston Public Ramp	1
2026-06-02	Coho	Kingston Public Ramp	4
2026-06-01	Coho	Kingston Public Ramp	5
2026-06-01	Lingcod	Shilshole Public Ramp	1
2026-06-01	Chinook	Kingston Public Ramp	1
2026-05-29	Lingcod	Armeni Public Ramp	2

Access Points

Shilshole Bay Marina
Don Armeni boat launch
Des Moines Marina
Redondo Beach pier
Seacrest Park

Other Marine Areas

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Deception Pass / Skagit Bay

Marine Area 8-2
Possession Sound / Everett

Marine Area 9
Admiralty Inlet

Marine Area 11
Tacoma Narrows / South Sound

Marine Area 12
Hood Canal

Marine Area 13
South Puget Sound / Olympia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is biting in Marine Area 10 right now?

Area 10 has one of the longest salmon seasons in Puget Sound, with fishing as early as April and running through November. Check our daily predictions for today's species ratings, conditions, and best techniques.

Best spots to fish in Marine Area 10?

Shilshole and Mid-Channel Bank are top trolling spots. Elliott Bay produces well early season. Possession Bar (north edge) is a consistent Chinook producer. For shore fishing, Seacrest Park and Redondo Beach.

Where should I crab in Area 10?

Redondo Beach, Des Moines Pier, Saltwater State Park, Seacrest Park, and Alki Point are the top crab spots. Summer season runs July 1 through September 4, winter season October 1 through April 15.

Can I fish from shore in Area 10?

Yes — Area 10 has the best shore access in Puget Sound. Seacrest Park, Redondo Beach pier, and Des Moines pier all produce salmon and bottomfish from shore. No boat required.

What bait works best in Area 10?

Cut-plug herring is king for trolling salmon in Area 10. Use green-label herring behind a flasher at 60-100 feet. For jigging, 2oz Puget Pounders in green/white work well around structure.

Disclaimer: Regulations change frequently via emergency rules. Always verify current regulations at wdfw.wa.gov before fishing. FishInsight provides predictions and data analysis, not legal regulatory advice.