For November 17th, fishing in the Puget Sound is looking promising, especially with the current weather and tidal conditions. Here’s what you need to know:

### Weather and Tides
Today, expect a southwest wind at 10 to 15 knots with waves around 2 feet or less, and some rain. Sunrise is at 7:15 AM, and sunset will be at 4:23 PM. The tidal forecast shows a flood tide in the morning, which is ideal for targeting chinook salmon, especially around areas like Point Dalco and in front of the Tacoma Yacht Club.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a decent amount of fish activity, particularly with coho, chum, and chinook salmon. The cooler temperatures and rising tides have brought these fish to the biting. Chinook salmon are still active, especially those headed for the Puyallup and Nisqually hatcheries. You can expect to mark more fish on your sonar than you will hook, but the bites can turn on quickly.

### Catch Reports
Anglers reported catching a mix of coho and chinook salmon, with some chum salmon also in the mix. The Gig Harbor flats and areas around Dolphin Point were particularly productive. For chinook, the early morning hours just before daylight are crucial, as serious anglers often find success during this time.

### Best Lures and Bait
For chinook salmon, using larger profile terminal gear such as hoochies and jigging are highly effective. Jigging, especially for staging salmon, has been outperforming other methods. Moving slower and using these larger profiles can entice the staging chinook to bite.

### Hot Spots
- **Gig Harbor**: Many chinook salmon are headed for the deep south sound hatcheries and can be intercepted here.
- **Point Dalco**: Fishing here on the flood tide is highly recommended, and the area north of Point Dalco at the Girl Scout Camp is also worth a try.
- **Dolphin Point**: This area is great for early bites as chinook salmon often pass through here before other parts of Marine Area 11.
- **In front of Tacoma Yacht Club**: Especially good on the flood tide, this spot really comes alive as the run builds into late July and August, but it's still productive now.

With the right gear and timing, today should be a great day to be out on the water in the Puget Sound. Make sure to check the latest creel reports and emergency rules before you head out.