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About
| Species | Chinook, Coho, Pink, Chum, Steelhead, Lingcod, Dungeness crab |
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| Waters | Puget Sound & San Juans |
| Trip Types | Saltwater charter |
| Gear | All fishing gear provided, with bottled water and rain gear on request. Every angler gets their own rod. Boats Grady-White |
| Specialties | Mooching for salmon with cut-plug herring; trolling when salmon are spread out, common for fall coho. Lingcod and flounder bottom fishing. |
| Price | $295 per person; $450–$850 per boat Trips & Rates › |
Captains & Boat
Justin Andrews
Bryan Townley
Rommel Santos
Trips & Rates
Starting rates. Per boat is one price for the whole private boat, not per angler.
Fishing trips
Morning Charter (6 hours)
$295per person6 hr1-4 passengers – Shared Boat for 6 hours
$295per person6 hrSea Burials – Private Boat for 1 hour minimum
$450per boat1 hrPrivate boat
Other trips
Sightseeing Trips – Private Boat for 3 hour minimum
$850per boat3 hrPrivate boat
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What's Included & What to Bring
Bring. Layers (10–15°F cooler than on land), closed-toe shoes and a light rain jacket.
Where You Meet
Shilshole Bay Marina
Policies
Per guide, confirm before booking. The Salish Guide doesn't take bookings or deposits.
- Cancellation
- Deposit fully refundable unless otherwise stated in the guide's terms.
- Deposit
- $50 per person deposit for shared trips, $200 for private boats, due at booking.
- Licenses
- Anglers 15 and older need a valid Washington fishing license with the required saltwater and catch record endorsements.
FAQ
When is the best time of year to go fishing in Seattle?
Chinook usually June–August; coho in June and again September–November; lingcod typically May–mid-June.
