King Salmon Season Summary

June 1st Salmon Opener Report What an incredible start to salmon season! The June 1st opener brought plenty of action, bent rods, and smiling faces aboard Tengu Charters. We encountered lots of king salmon throughout the day, with many beautiful fish released and plenty of opportunities to stay busy. The fishing is off to a great start, and if opening day was any indication, it’s shaping up to be an exciting season on the water. Whether you’re an experienced angler or looking to catch your first salmon, now is the time to get out there. Prime dates are filling quickly, so don’t wait! Book your trip with Tengu Charters today and come test your luck during the 2026 salmon season. The fish are here, the action is hot, and we can’t wait to get you on the water! Contact us now to reserve your spot before we’re fully booked!

Last Saturday, I had a group of six awesome anglers on the boat for the Tengu Derby, and what a day it turned out to be! We started off a little slow, but once the bite turned on, it was game on. Before long, we were hooking into blackmouth (Chinook salmon) and the excitement never let up. By the end of the day, we put four fish in the boat and completely dominated the derby, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Our top fish weighed in at an impressive 15 pounds, sealing the win and sweeping the derby pot. The clients did an incredible job, and it was one of those special days on the water that you never forget. Great fishing, great people, and memories made to last a lifetime!

The pink salmon run is absolutely on fire right now, and we’re getting easy limits with nonstop action! Huge schools of pinks have flooded Puget Sound, and the bite has been hot from the start of the day through the tide swings. This year’s return is one of the biggest we’ve seen in recent seasons, and the fishing has been fast and fun for anglers of all experience levels. We’ve been trolling small pink hoochies and spoons behind flashers, and the pinks are hammering them. These fish are stacked up in shallow water and chasing gear aggressively. Along with the pinks, we’re starting to see a few bright coho salmon show up in the mix, adding some bonus excitement and variety to the trips. With steady action and multiple hookups at once, it’s been one rod-bending moment after another. We’re running daily charters during the peak of the pink season, and it’s a great time to get on the water. Whether you’re looking to fill the cooler or just enjoy a high-energy day of salmon fishing, we’ve got you covered. Spots are booking up quickly, so don’t miss out on what’s shaping up to be one of the best pink salmon seasons in years!