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Shilshole Bay

Washington, United States

5.0Β·120 catches

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Shilshole Bay fishing reports

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Pacific staghorn sculpin

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Pacific sand sole

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Coho salmon

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Pacific staghorn sculpin

12 in Β· 1 lb

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Longspined bullhead

6 in Β· 1 lb

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Copper rockfish

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General info

Shilshole Bay is an estuary located in King County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Coho salmon, Pacific staghorn sculpin, and Copper rockfish.

Location

47Β°40β€²40.1β€³N 122Β°25β€²0.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shilshole Bay, WA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Shilshole Bay fishing

Shilshole Bay is an estuary located in King County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
47Β°40β€²40.1β€³N 122Β°25β€²0.4β€³W
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