Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay is a tidal station located in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA. Tides here are mixed - two unequal high and low tides each day, with a mean tidal range of approximately 12 feet. The tidal movement through this area creates productive inshore fishing conditions, particularly during moving tides when bait is pushed through channels, creek mouths, and flats.
The best fishing at Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay is typically the 2 hours before and after each high or low tide, when currents are actively moving bait. Our fishing score combines tide phase, solunar periods, and weather to give you a daily fishing grade so you can plan the best time to be on the water.
Common species near Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay include Chinook Salmon, Lingcod, Pacific Halibut, Rockfish, and Dungeness Crab. Check the species cards above for current regulations, best baits, and tide timing for each fish.