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Illustrative: Offshore fishing About
| Species | Chinook, Coho, Pink |
|---|---|
| Waters | Puget Sound & San Juans |
| Trip Types | Saltwater charter |
| Gear | Rods Shimano Motors Suzuki Marine Yamaha |
| Price | $300 per person; $525–$900 per boat Trips & Rates › |
Captains & Boat
Rich Olson
Captain Rich Olson is USCG-licensed and has more than 40 years of salmon fishing experience on Puget Sound.
40 years guiding.
USCG licensed captain
Uniflite
Length: 28 ft
Trips & Rates
Starting rates. Per boat is one price for the whole private boat, not per angler.
Fishing trips
Private trip – 1–3 persons (boat minimum)
$900per boatPrivate boatUp to 3Standard trip
$300per person3-person minimum
Other trips
Sea burial (first hour)
$525per boat$100 each additional hour
1 hrPrivate boat
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Sign inWhat's Included & What to Bring
Included. Rods, reels, tackle and bait.
Where You Meet
Port of Edmonds (Q Dock)
336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
Policies
Per guide, confirm before booking. The Salish Guide doesn't take bookings or deposits.
- Deposit
- $100 deposit per person.
- Keeping fish
- Catch is cleaned and bagged after the trip.
- Licenses
- Fishing licenses sold on the boat.
- Weather
- Weather and sea-condition calls are made for safety; USCG-licensed, insured captain.
FAQ
What do I need to bring?
Lunch and suitable clothing; tackle, bait and bottled water are provided.
What time does the boat leave the dock?
Morning trips usually leave at daybreak.
How long do trips last?
Morning charters about 6 hours; afternoon trips about 3 hours.
How will we be fishing?
Mostly downrigger trolling.
