Fishing conditions for Point Defiance
05:34
20:58
Biting score
The best time for fishing is evening
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Now, July 21
10:24 AM
humidity
35%uv index
0lowcloud cover
1%visibility
24kmmoon rise
13:20AMmoon
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Point Defiance Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Point Defiance, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Today (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Point Defiance.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:34 AM, sunset: 08:58 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.1 mph (1.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 4.7 mph (2.1 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 1:20 PM and moonset at 11:23 PM.
About this spot
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Point Defiance Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Point Defiance, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Today (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Point Defiance.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:34 AM, sunset: 08:58 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.1 mph (1.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 4.7 mph (2.1 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 1:20 PM and moonset at 11:23 PM.
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About this spot
Reviews 2
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington offers exceptional urban Puget Sound fishing for Chinook and coho salmon, lingcod, rockfish, and chum salmon from one of the most accessible and beautiful urban waterfront parks in the Pacific Northwest. Spot Features: Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, on the northern tip of the Tacoma waterfront on Puget Sound, offers accessible urban fishing for Chinook, coho, and pink salmon along with lingcod, rockfish, chum salmon, and herring from the Point Defiance Boathouse Marine Center and the adjacent Puget Sound waters. Seasonality: Chinook salmon and coho salmon are the primary targets at Point Defiance in Pierce County, Washington, on Puget Sound, from spring through summer, with Chinook most abundant from May through August. Pink salmon are available in odd-numbered years in late summer. Lingcod and rockfish are year-round bottom species on the rocky structure.
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GGuest 04 May 2023Point Defiance is awesome whether paddling or walking the beach. There are seals, eagles and if your lucky you might even see a whale.
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