Salmon opener 2026!

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!

The king salmon season kicked off strong, with anglers seeing consistent action and full limits on many trips. The current top fish on the leaderboard is a solid 18 pounds, 3 ounces, but the competition has been tight. Several other contenders have landed kings in the 11-13 pound range, making the leaderboard battle exciting early in the season. With plenty of fish in the 13-pound class and coho salmon also starting to show in better numbers and size, it’s shaping up to be an excellent summer for salmon fishing.