Marine Area 8-2

Possession Sound / Everett

Updated Monday, September 21, 2026

Active Regulations

RESTRICTION: Puget Sound marine areas 8-2 and 9 salmon fishing update (Salmon.)

Reduces the salmon daily limit to one effective Monday, Sept. 21.

Effective 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-25. Read the WDFW rule →

About Marine Area 8-2

Marine Area 8-2 encompasses Possession Sound and the waters around Everett, including Mukilteo and Tulalip Bay. This area benefits from the Snohomish River estuary, which feeds nutrients into the sound and attracts concentrations of baitfish.

Possession Bar is one of the most well-known salmon fishing spots in the entire Puget Sound system, consistently producing Chinook from spring through fall. The area also offers accessible shore-based fishing options from Mukilteo and Jetty Island.

Map & Tide

Where the structure is, and when the water moves. Tap a hotspot for its depth, structure, and best tide, then time your trip around the tide windows below.

Fishing hotspotTap a pin for depth, structure & best tide.

▲ Incoming 7:36 AM – 3:36 PM▼ Outgoing 3:36 PM – 8:59 PM

The bite usually turns on around the transitions — the hour or so on either side of a high or low, when current moves bait. Predicted tides for Everett (NOAA station 9447659).

Upcoming week

MonSep 21TODAY

▼ L 7:36 AM 1.2′▲ H 3:36 PM 9.9′▼ L 8:59 PM 6.6′

TueSep 22

▲ H 1:25 AM 8.1′▼ L 8:30 AM 1.1′▲ H 4:03 PM 10.1′▼ L 9:37 PM 5.7′

WedSep 23

▲ H 2:36 AM 8.4′▼ L 9:17 AM 1.0′▲ H 4:26 PM 10.4′▼ L 10:10 PM 4.7′

ThuSep 24

▲ H 3:36 AM 8.9′▼ L 10:00 AM 1.1′▲ H 4:46 PM 10.6′▼ L 10:43 PM 3.5′

FriSep 25

▲ H 4:29 AM 9.5′▼ L 10:40 AM 1.5′▲ H 5:07 PM 10.8′▼ L 11:16 PM 2.3′

SatSep 26

▲ H 5:18 AM 10.0′▼ L 11:20 AM 2.2′▲ H 5:29 PM 10.8′▼ L 11:49 PM 1.2′

SunSep 27

▲ H 6:07 AM 10.5′▼ L 11:59 AM 3.1′▲ H 5:53 PM 10.9′

Current Conditions

Water Temp

57F

Pressure

1016.6 mb

Tide

9 ft

Species Outlook

Chinook Salmon

Closed for Chinook SalmonEmergency rule active

Coho Salmon

Open for Coho SalmonEmergency rule active

Dungeness Crab

Poor

Score: 0/100

Summer season ended

Pacific Halibut

Open for Pacific Halibut

Lingcod

Closed for Lingcod

Bottomfish

Open for Bottomfish

Season Status

Chinook SalmonClosed for Chinook Salmon

Coho SalmonOpen for Coho Salmon

Dungeness CrabSummer season ended

Pacific HalibutOpen for Pacific Halibut

LingcodClosed for Lingcod

BottomfishOpen for Bottomfish

Emergency rules checked live as of Monday, September 21, 2026. Base seasons are a static quick reference — see source and last-verified date below.

WDFW · WDFW base seasons — quick reference

Verified Jun 28, 2026

Check WDFW rules →

Base seasons change annually; emergency rules can open or close areas in-season. Reference only — not legal advice.

Fishing Hotspots

Possession Bar (North)

Submerged ridge concentrates bait — consistently one of the top Chinook producers in all of Puget Sound

Best for: Chinook year-round, Coho in summer — downrigger trolling is king hereDepth: 60-120 ft on the barStructure: Submerged bar/ridge with drop-offs on both sidesBest tide: Both ebb and flood — fish the transitions

Mukilteo

Ferry traffic stirs nutrients, strong shoreline structure holds fish close to shore

Best for: Shore fishing for salmon and bottomfish, crabbing from the pierDepth: 10-30 ft from shore, deeper for boatsStructure: Rocky shoreline, ferry dock pilingsBest tide: Incoming tide for shore fishing

Tulalip Bay

Protected estuary with good crabbing and occasional salmon staging

Best for: Crab, salmon staging in late summerDepth: 10-30 ftStructure: Mudflat estuaryBest tide: Higher tides for crabbing

Crab Spots

Mukilteo · Jetty Island

Recent Catches (14 days)

Date	Species	Location	Count
2026-09-20	Coho	Camano Island State Park Public Ramp	29
2026-09-20	Chinook	Camano Island State Park Public Ramp	2
2026-09-20	Coho	Mukilteo Lighthouse Park	84
2026-09-20	Chinook	Mukilteo Lighthouse Park	2
2026-09-20	Coho	Everett Ramp)	337
2026-09-19	Coho	Shilshole Public Ramp	9
2026-09-19	Coho	Everett Ramp)	500
2026-09-19	Chinook	Everett Ramp)	2
2026-09-19	Coho	Camano Island State Park Public Ramp	32
2026-09-19	Coho	Mukilteo Lighthouse Park	102
2026-09-18	Coho	Kingston Public Ramp	5
2026-09-18	Halibut	Mukilteo Lighthouse Park	7
2026-09-18	Chinook	Mukilteo Lighthouse Park	2
2026-09-18	Coho	Shilshole Public Ramp	5
2026-09-18	Coho	Mukilteo Lighthouse Park	214

Access Points

Everett 10th Street boat launch
Mukilteo ferry dock
Jetty Island
Tulalip Bay marina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is biting in Marine Area 8-2 right now?

Area 8-2 fishes well year-round for Chinook. Winter blackmouth from November through April, then summer kings from July through September. Possession Bar is the go-to spot. Check our daily predictions for current ratings.

Best spots to fish in Marine Area 8-2?

Possession Bar (north end) is the top salmon spot, especially trolling with downriggers at 60-100 feet. Mukilteo has good shore access for salmon and bottomfish. Jetty Island is a popular crabbing spot.

Where is Possession Bar?

Possession Bar is a submerged ridge running from the north end of Possession Sound. GPS coordinates are approximately -122.36, 47.90. It produces Chinook year-round and is one of the most fished spots in Puget Sound.

Can I fish from shore in Area 8-2?

Yes. Mukilteo offers decent shore access for salmon and bottomfish. Jetty Island (accessible by free summer ferry from Everett) has both fishing and crabbing access.

Disclaimer: Regulations change frequently via emergency rules. Always verify current regulations at wdfw.wa.gov before fishing. FishInsight provides predictions and data analysis, not legal regulatory advice.