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About
| Species | Coho, Pink, Halibut, Lingcod, Trout, Albacore tuna |
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| Waters | Puget Sound & San Juans |
| Trip Types | Saltwater charter |
| Gear | Scotty downriggers; rods, reels, bait and tackle provided, with Shimano and Daiwa gear. Bring rain gear, boots and your fishing license. |
| Specialties | Puget Sound salmon, bottomfish and seasonal market squid jigging, plus flounder and lingcod. Beginners and kids welcome. |
| Price | $275 per person; $450 per boat Trips & Rates › |
Captains & Boat
Paul Kim
Captain Paul Kim holds a USCG master license (25-ton or greater) and First Aid/AED training.
USCG 25-ton Master
Trips & Rates
Starting rates. Per boat is one price for the whole private boat, not per angler.
Fishing trips
Squid fishing
$275per personminimum 4 anglers; up to 6
Minimum crew of – 4, up to 6 anglers,
$275per personUp to 6Sea Memorials – Ash scattering Services
$450per boat1 hrPrivate boatUp to 4
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Sign inWhat's Included & What to Bring
Included. All gear and tackle; trips suit beginners and kids.
Bring. A sack lunch and drinks; leave coolers in your vehicle (none on the boat).
Policies
Per guide, confirm before booking. The Salish Guide doesn't take bookings or deposits.
- Licenses
- Fishing licenses with the appropriate catch card for salmon or halibut.
- Payment
- Credit card (via PayPal checkout), PayPal, Venmo or Zelle.
