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Shilshole Bay Marina

Sea, from shore  Washington · 06:58 - 16:48

Shilshole Bay Marina is a coastal mark in Washington. The fishing here is from the shore. The main target species are Brown Trout.

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Slow 15% The bite right now
Top bet: Brown Trout Slow during the night, water near its preferred 8 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
36%
56°
Fri
36%
54°
Sat
38%
61°
Sun
35%
54°
Mon
34%
51°
Tue
40%
57°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
47°F
Air temp
43°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.09 inHg → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:13–08:13 Dusk 15:33–17:33

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:18–09:18 Major period 19:18–21:18 Minor period 01:09–02:39 Minor period 13:56–15:26

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

02:00
43°
03:00
44°
04:00
44°
05:00
44°
06:00
43°
07:00
43°
08:00
44°
09:00
46°
10:00
48°
11:00
51°
12:00
53°
13:00
55°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 8 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Brown Trout.

Brown Trout is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spinner for brown trout, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try gold, orange or firetiger for brown trout.
Timing Brown trout is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Shilshole Bay Marina is a 1400-slip saltwater marina in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, operated by the Port of Seattle. The marina is protected by a 4,000-foot (1,200 m) breakwater, features a roughly 1-mile (1.6 km) public promenade with view of the Olympic Mountains, and includes Leif Erikson Plaza, site of a 16-foot (4.9 m) statue of the Viking Leif Erikson.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Shilshole Bay Marina?

The usual catches here are Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Shilshole Bay Marina?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Shilshole Bay Marina?

Brown Trout is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Shilshole Bay Marina right now?

Right now Brown Trout is the most likely catch, at about 100%.