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About
| Species | Chinook, Coho, Pink, Lingcod, Dungeness crab |
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| Waters | Puget Sound & San Juans |
| Trip Types | Saltwater charter |
| Gear | |
| Price | $1,000–$1,350 per boat Trips & Rates › |
Captains & Boat
Capacity: 6
Trips & Rates
Starting rates. Per boat is one price for the whole private boat, not per angler.
Fishing trips
Morning private salmon trip (6–11am)
$1,350per boatadditional anglers $275
5 hrPrivate boatUp to 4Afternoon private salmon trip (12–4pm)
$1,100per boatadditional anglers $250
4 hrPrivate boatUp to 4Evening private salmon trip (5–8pm)
$1,050per boatadditional anglers $250
3 hrPrivate boatUp to 4Afternoon salmon trip (4 hr, 12pm start)
$1,100per boat5th/6th angler +$250 each
4 hrPrivate boatUp to 4Children's flounder trip (3 hr)
$1,000per boat3 hrPrivate boatUp to 4
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What's Included & What to Bring
Included. Bait, tackle and gear; cleaning of retained fish; state and local sales tax.
Bring. Snacks, drinks and sunglasses. Bottled water is on board; only emergency food is provided.
Where You Meet
Shilshole Bay Marina
7409 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117
Policies
Per guide, confirm before booking. The Salish Guide doesn't take bookings or deposits.
- Cancellation
- 10 days' notice required to cancel with a deposit refund.
- Deposit
- Deposit required; refunded with 10 days' notice, less a 3% card fee.
- Keeping fish
- Retained fish are filleted and bagged at the end of the trip.
- Licenses
- One-day fishing license sold on board ($13.73); free for ages 15 and under.
- Payment
- Card and cash accepted.
FAQ
What is the most effective fishing method to catch Coho salmon?
Downrigger trolling, especially mid-September through October.
Will I get seasickness?
Puget Sound is sheltered and lacks the steady swell of the open ocean.

