Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing at the Mouth of the Columbia
Lower Columbia & SW WA
Best in September: Coho salmon
Best months: Aug–Oct
Seasons
Fishing in Washington in September: What’s in Season
Fisheries that are at their best in September. Best Times, Not Regulations.
10 of the 15 fisheries on our map are at their best in September. Another 5 are fished in September in some years or some areas. Best Times, Not Regulations.
At their best in September
Puget Sound Salmon Fishing
Puget Sound & San Juans
Best in September: Coho (silver) · Chum
Best months: Jun–Nov
Skagit, Snohomish and Skykomish Salmon and Steelhead Fishing
North Cascades Rivers
Best in September: Coho salmon
Best months: Jul–Apr
Columbia and Snake River Walleye Fishing
Columbia Basin Lakes
Best in September: Walleye · Smallmouth bass
Best months: Mar, May–Nov
Washington Coast Bottomfish, Halibut and Lingcod Charters
Pacific Coast (Westport/Ilwaco)
Best in September: Lingcod · Rockfish and other bottomfish
Best months: Mar–Nov
Washington Coast Albacore Tuna
Pacific Coast (Westport/Ilwaco)
Best in September: Pacific albacore
Best months: Aug–Sep
Lake Roosevelt Walleye, Kokanee and Trout Fishing
NE WA & Spokane
Best in September: Walleye · Kokanee · Trout
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Squid Jigging in Puget Sound
Puget Sound & San Juans
Best in September: Market squid
Best months: Sep–Jan
Hood Canal Chum Salmon Fishing
Puget Sound & San Juans
Best in September: Coho salmon
Best months: Sep–Dec