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Lingcod Fishing in Seattle
One of the most popular bottom fish species to target in the Puget Sound is lingcod. Contrary to its name, the lingcod is actually not a cod; these eel shaped fish are part of the greenling family of fish species. The meat of a lingcod is white and flaky much like a cod, halibut, or any of your traditional white meat fish seen around the West coast, but lingcod generally proves to be superior table fare with its moist texture. This moist, flaky lingcod meat doesn’t dry out as easily as a halibut or cod meat, which makes it an even more desirable fish. With the table fare of a lingcod being nothing short of delicious, it is no surprise why fellow fishermen look for a chance at reeling in one of these for the dinner table.
Lingcod Fishing Methods
Lingcod are caught with a variety of baits and lures using a controlled drift style of fishing, where you will send your offerings down to the bottom where they live. Lingcod are known for their predatory ambush style of feeding where they hide in the nooks and crannies of rocky structure to ambush their prey floating by in the current. These fish are aggressive fighters that will attack a well-presented bait or lure that comes across their path when they are hungry. Come on out and try your luck at fishing for lingcod in the Puget Sound with us!
Sand Dab/Flounder Fishing in Seattle
If you are looking for action packed days on the water with lots of bites and bent rods, Flounder is the fish for you! They aren’t the big meaty fish like a lingcod or salmon, but they are sure to create some action filled days on the water.
Flounder Fishing Methods
Sand Dabs/Flounder are caught while fishing sandy bottoms in the Puget Sound, and like all our fishing, this is definitely a hands-on fishing experience! Using light tackle to catch these fish makes it fun for all ages. This is definitely a fan favorite amongst kids who are looking to catch many fish!
Private Bottom Fishing Charters
Join Cut Plug Charters for a private fishing trip for Lingcod and Flounder that you won't soon forget. On our private charters, the entire boat is just for you and your group and our expert guides will give you their undivided attention.
We offer daily bottom fishing trips in the mornings and afternoons exclusively during the month of May and the first half of June.
Private Charter Details
- 2-6 hour charter depending on time of day
- 1-4 passengers
- Additional 5th and 6th passenger $200 per person
- Opportunity to catch Lingcod & Flounder
- All fishing gear included
Shared Bottom Fishing Charters
If you are short on anglers for a private bottom fishing charter, you can hop aboard with some of our other customers on a shared charter! Our mixed group fishing trips are fun for the whole family, and we love watching our customers make new friends and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime fishing experiences with like-minded people.
Ready to book your mixed group charter? We have daily morning departures out of Seattle from May 1st through June 15th.
Shared Charter Details
- 6 hour morning charters
- 2 person minimum for departure, maximum of 6 passengers
- If the trip only has 2 passengers, it may be turned into a 4hr trip upon the captain’s discretion
- The opportunity to catch lingcod and flounder
- All fishing gear included
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