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Shilshole Bay Marina

Sea, from shore  Washington · 06:47 - 19:22

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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Good 50% The bite right now
Top bet: Brown Trout Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
69°
Thu
69%
70°
Fri
80%
69°
Sat
81%
65°
Sun
82%
63°
Best day
Mon
79%
69°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
64°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.05 inHg → stable
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:02–08:02 Dusk 18:07–20:07

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:19–17:19 Major period 03:19–05:19 Minor period 11:10–12:40 Minor period 19:59–21:29

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

11:00
59°
12:00
61°
13:00
63°
14:00
64°
15:00
64°
16:00
64°
17:00
64°
18:00
63°
19:00
61°
20:00
60°
21:00
59°
22:00
58°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
50%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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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 Clear water and good light: try silver, copper and natural patterns for brown trout.
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%.