Possession Sound Fishing
Washington marine water in Island and Snohomish counties, inside Marine Area 8-2.
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Possession Sound in figures
Possession Sound, a named water of Island and Snohomish counties, falls under the Marine Area 8-2 rules. From the mapped point, Langley lies about 5 miles away.
Anglers without a boat have 4 piers and shore sites. The WDFW fishing area layer marks 3 named fishing areas. Read its 38 marine rule rows before keeping fish. NOAA tide predictions cover 7 NOAA tide stations.
WDFW recreational marine area layer (WAC 220-311-010) on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov, USGS GNIS names, WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW shore fishing layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Fish anglers target on Possession Sound
Fish the rules and records tie to Possession Sound; many more species live there.
2026-27 WDFW pamphlet marine area rows and WDFW sport fish records; retrieved October 31, 2026.
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- Hat Island to Camano HeadBoat Access Only
- Humpy HollowBoat Access Only
- Tulalip BubbleBoat Access Only
WDFW Major Fishing Areas layer on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov (names and access notes as published); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Ramps that open onto Possession Sound
No ramp on Possession Sound appears in the access layers, so boats run in from launches nearby.
Other ramps near Possession Sound
- Point No Point boat launchn/a surface, Discover Pass, 12 miles southwest
- Hat Slough boat launchHat Slough, 15 miles north
- Mystery Bay, pier and floatsDiscover Pass, 18 miles west
- Big Ditch boat launch on Skagit BaySkagit Bay, 20 miles north
WDFW Water Access Sites and Shore Fishing Sites layers (geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov) and the Washington State Parks boat launch layer, retrieved October 31, 2026. Parking at WDFW and State Parks launches needs a Discover Pass.
Walk-out fishing on Possession Sound
- Langley Marina (City Pier) on Possession Soundfishing pier, Marine Area 8-2
- Everett – 10th Street Marine Park Pier on Port Gardnerfishing pier, Marine Area 8-2
- Mukilteo Fishing Piers on Possession Soundfishing pier, Marine Area 8-2
- Clinton Fishing Pier (Clinton Ferry Dock) on Possession Soundfishing pier, Marine Area 8-2
Shore access within reach of Possession Sound
- Kayak Point County Park Pier on Port Susanfishing pier, Marine Area 8-2, 10 miles
- Edmonds Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 9, 13 miles
- Kingston Public Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 10, 16 miles
- Indianola Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 10, 20 miles
WDFW piers and shore fishing layers, retrieved October 31, 2026.
Tides and water level at Possession Sound
- Everetttide predictions, 4 miles
- Sandy Point, Whidbey Islandtide predictions, 4 miles
- Glendale, Whidbey Islandtide predictions, 4 miles
- Priest Pointtide predictions, 5 miles
- Tulaliptide predictions, 5 miles
- Spee-Bi-Dahtide predictions, 7 miles
Tide height on Possession Sound decides which launches and beaches work; check before you go.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations inside or beside the marine area; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Marinas around Possession Sound (NOAA ESI record)
- Port Of Everett Marinamarina 800/729-7678
- Port Of Everett Marine Park & Boat Rampmarina 800/729-7678
- Hat Island Communitymarina 360/444-6611
- Langley Harbormarina 360/221-4246
- Tulalip Bay Marinamarina
Structure placed near Possession Sound
- Gedney Islandboat
- Possession Pointboat
NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index atlas records (2003 to 2006); facility and reef details reflect the source year, not today. Retrieved october 31, 2026.
Washington saltwater rules on Possession Sound
| Species and location | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Catch-and-release. | Year-round |
| Steelhead | Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead. | Year-round |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release. | Year-round |
| Mackerel | No min. size. No daily limit. | Year-round |
| Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Sand Lance, and Smelt | No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. All smelt caught must be kept and count toward the daily limit except Closed to eulachon (Columbia River smelt). For smelt: Jig gear may be used 7 days a week. Dip | Year-round |
| Pacific Halibut | Check the WDFW website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/halibut or call (360) 902-2700 in March for information on Pacific halibut seasons and regulations. No min. size. Daily limit 1. Annual limit 6. Descendin | see the pamphlet |
| Other Food Fish | No min. size. Daily limit 2 of each species. See definition. | Year-round |
| All Other Fish | CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. | CLOSED |
| Salmon | No min. size. Daily limit 2. Release Chinook and chum. | Aug. 1-Oct. 11 |
| Salmon | CLOSED. | Oct. 12-July 31 |
| Bottomfish | Year-round season. Daily limit is a total of 15 bottomfish (See definition) subject to individual limits and seasons shown below. Fishing for bottomfish prohibited in waters deeper than 120’. Descending device required o | see the pamphlet |
| Lingcod | Hook and line season. Min. size 26”. Max. size 36”. Daily limit 1. | May 1-June 15 |
| Lingcod | Spearfishing season. Max. size 36”. Daily limit 1. | May 21-June 15 |
| Surfperch | No min. size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. | Year-round |
| Rockfish | CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. | CLOSED |
| Pacific Cod, Pollock, Hake, and Wolf-Eel | CLOSED to retention. | Year-round |
| Sixgill, Sevengill, and Thresher Sharks | CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. Sixgill shark may not be removed from the water. | CLOSED |
| Cabezon | Min. size 18”. Daily limit 1. | May 1-Nov. 30 |
| Trout | Catch-and-release. | Year-round |
| Steelhead | Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead. | Year-round |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release. | Year-round |
| Mackerel | No min. size. No daily limit. | Year-round |
| Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Sand Lance, and Smelt | No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. All smelt caught must be kept and count toward the daily limit except Closed to eulachon (Columbia River smelt). For smelt: Jig gear may be used 7 days a week. Dip | Year-round |
| Pacific Halibut | Check the WDFW website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/halibut or call (360) 902-2700 in March for information on Pacific halibut seasons and regulations. No min. size. Daily limit 1. Annual limit 6. Descendin | see the pamphlet |
Only 24 of the 38 rows for Marine Area 8-2 fit.
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 123 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations marine area page), read October 31, 2026.
Possession Sound against the closest bays and areas
| Water | Distance | Marine area | Launches | Piers and shore sites | Tide stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession Sound | Marine Area 8-2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | |
| Port Gardner | 4 miles | Marine Area 8-2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Port Susan and Port Gardner (Marine Area 8-2) | 8 miles | Marine Area 8-2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Port Susan | 12 miles | Marine Area 8-2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Admiralty Inlet (Marine Area 9) | 14 miles | Marine Area 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| Saratoga Passage | 21 miles | Marine Area 8-1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
WDFW marine areas and access layers, NOAA stations; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Around the Possession Sound area
More bays and areas past Possession Sound
- Port Gardner4 miles
- Port Susan and Port Gardner (Marine Area 8-2)8 miles
- Port Susan12 miles
- Admiralty Inlet (Marine Area 9)14 miles
- Saratoga Passage21 miles
Where else to fish around Possession Sound
- Deer Lake (Island County)4 miles
- Lone Lake7 miles
- Silver Lake (Snohomish County)8 miles
- Lake Goss8 miles
- Snohomish River6 miles
- Pilchuck River12 miles
- South Fork Stillaguamish River16 miles
- Stillaguamish River16 miles
Where to buy worms, eggs and jigs for Possession Sound
- Sportsman's Warehouse Everettsporting goods store, Everett, 7 miles
- Cabela's Tulalipsporting goods store, Tulalip, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Marysvillesporting goods store, Marysville, 12 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Seattlesporting goods store, Seattle, 20 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Bellevuesporting goods store, Bellevue, 27 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Silverdalesporting goods store, Silverdale, 29 miles
Guide boats working Possession Sound
- A Possession Point Fishing Charterscharter, Arlington, (360) 652-3797
- Allstar Fishing Charterscharter, Everett, (425) 252-4188
- Big King Salmon Charterscharter, Mountlake Terrace, (425) 776-7688
- Sound Fly Fishingcharter, Edmonds, (206) 940-3020
- Team McMullen Tournament Fishing & Guide Servicecharter, Marysville, (425) 754-9401
Washington towns handy to Possession Sound
- Langley5 miles
- Mukilteo6 miles
- Everett6 miles
- Picnic Point8 miles
Counties that hold part of Possession Sound
- Island Countyseat: Coupeville
- Snohomish Countyseat: Everett
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Possession Sound, asked and answered for Evergreen State anglers
Which marine area is Possession Sound?
Use the rows for Marine Area 8-2.
What is the salmon limit on Possession Sound?
Pamphlet salmon row, Marine Area 8: No min. size. Daily limit 2. Release Chinook and chum., Aug. 1-Oct. 11.
Is bottomfish open on Possession Sound?
WDFW prints Hook and line season. Min. size 26”. Max. size 36”. Daily limit 1. for lingcod, May 1-June 15.
Which listed saltwater ramp sits closest to Possession Sound?
Run in from Point No Point boat launch, about 12 miles away.
Is there bank access on Possession Sound?
WDFW maps 4 piers and shore sites; Langley Marina (City Pier) on Possession Sound is one.
Can out-of-state visitors fish Possession Sound?
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
Where can I check the tides for Possession Sound?
The tide band lists Everett and others.
Which tackle shop serves Possession Sound?
Sportsman's Warehouse Everett is the nearest shop we list, about 7 miles away.
Where are the fishing grounds on Possession Sound?
Start with Hat Island to Camano Head, Humpy Hollow and Tulalip Bubble, one of 3 named fishing areas.
Rig the downriggers for Possession Sound
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