Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing
+118Based just 5 miles from downtown Seattle, a Wind Knot Salmon Guide Puget Sound fishing charter will make you feel like you’re on another planet. Come and explore the riches of the Puget Sound, where you’ll sail across the bays against stunning backdrops doing battle against one of the Pacific Northwest's most prized fish – Salmon. During July and August there is a great chance to land a Shark!
Step aboard the premium 25’ Grady White Center Console Fisherman 236 and see for yourself! This vessel can cater to up to 6 anglers and features state of the art Simrad radar, chart plotter and fish finder. We are proud to maintain the fleets cleanest, modern boats.
Family owned and operated charter business. WE captain the boat, not a seasonal captain.
Using light gear, you’ll “mooch” the waters with fresh or frozen bait while drifting with the motor off. This style of fishing is suited best for anglers who prefer to have a rod in hand rather than watch rods and share turns. Most charter boats on Puget Sound troll, we typically do not so keep that in mind when choosing the right charter experience for you. We do troll with downriggers for Coho Salmon in September but have the option to drift fish. Get ready for an intense battle as you go after Coho and Chinook Salmon on an adventure that you’ll remember for the rest of your life!
At the end of the day, Capt. David will clean your catch, so you’re good to cook it up right away. Please keep in mind, to maintain the quality of our fishery, Puget Sound is a highly regulated. Often, we must release fish unharmed. Be sure to arrive on time and get ready for a great day on the water.
Customers without a Washington fishing license can buy a one-day license and catch card from Capt. David on the boat. If you only need a one-day license this is the best option as you don't have to track down a store and worry about if you have the correct license.
Get on board with Wind Knot Salmon Guides for a great time on Puget Sound!
Captain
David G.
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+136Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
88%
- Captain Dave provides hands-on instruction and remains patient even with beginners, ensuring everyone learns effective fishing techniques.
- Guests consistently reach their salmon limits, with trips yielding multiple catches and steady action throughout the outing.
- Trips often include extra time on the water, maximizing fishing opportunities beyond the standard charter duration.
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Fast paced action with lots of information and flexibility
Morning Trip – Salmon Private (AM) on September 6, 2024
The fishing was at least as good as we hoped. In an hour we were fortunate enough to catch all of our limits in coho, with nice quality fish. The gear was top notch and the boat was new and comfortable. The location was beautiful and the weather was a bonus. Most of that was a function of being in the right general area with nature cooperating. The genius of the captain was not following the 300 boats sitting over the fish but staying further west pursuing active fish. Yes we saw others make the occasional catch but we had 3 doubles in an hour and were constantly catching fish. After we completed our limit the fisherman in the boat requested another species to target and he made the changes. He was pleasant and knowledgeable. Thank you. Good luck with your choices and tight lines.
The fishing was at least as good as we hoped. In an hour we were fortunate enough to catch all of our limits in coho, with nice quality fish. The gear was top notch and the boat was new and comfortable. The location was beautiful and the weather was a bonus. Most of that was a function of being in the right general area with nature cooperating. The genius of the captain was not following the 300 boats sitting over the fish but staying further west pursuing active fish. Yes we saw others...
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Beautiful Day on Puget Sound
Morning Trip – Salmon Private (AM) on July 7, 2025
We did a private morning trip for four people. The captain did a great job of working to get us on fish (We caught and released a decent number of Chinooks but never caught any Cohos.). Very nice boat and excellent equipment. The captain explained the fishing methods well and talked about the resource (the fish and Puget Sound in general) so we all learned quite a bit. Very enjoyable trip with great scenery.
We did a private morning trip for four people. The captain did a great job of working to get us on fish (We caught and released a decent number of Chinooks but never caught any Cohos.). Very nice boat and excellent equipment. The captain explained the fishing methods well and talked about the resource (the fish and Puget Sound in general) so we all learned quite a bit. Very enjoyable trip with great scenery.
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Second time with captain
Sleep-in Special Private Salmon AM on August 4, 2025
Excellent trip. Whole family enjoyed and younger son even caught a shark and a chinook. Captain is a true professional with a wealth of information - will be back in near future.
Excellent trip. Whole family enjoyed and younger son even caught a shark and a chinook. Captain is a true professional with a wealth of information - will be back in near future.
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Great afternoon
Afternoon Trip – Salmon PM 5 hr on July 29, 2025
Captain David was awesome! Very knowledgeable of the area and had us on the fish. Was very accommodating and we enjoyed spending the afternoon fishing with him. Highly recommend!
Captain David was awesome! Very knowledgeable of the area and had us on the fish. Was very accommodating and we enjoyed spending the afternoon fishing with him. Highly recommend!
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We had success fishing for salmon
Afternoon Trip – Salmon PM 5 hr on August 8, 2025
Everyone in our family of five enjoyed munching for salmon. We caught 7 and reeled in multiple sharks, one chinook and the coho got away. The captain was very knowledgeable and kept us busy fishing in multiple areas. Super fun and plan to fish again.
Everyone in our family of five enjoyed munching for salmon. We caught 7 and reeled in multiple sharks, one chinook and the coho got away. The captain was very knowledgeable and kept us busy fishing in multiple areas. Super fun and plan to fish again.
FAQs about Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing
What are the trip rates for Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing?
Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $335 per person - Morning Trip – Salmon Shared AM (5 hours)
- US $940 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon-Flounder/Shark (PM) (3 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Evening Trip – Salmon Private (PM) (3 hours)
- US $1,150 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Sleep-in Special Private Salmon AM (4 hours)
- US $1,350 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon Trip – Salmon PM 5 hr (5 hours)
- US $1,350 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Morning Trip – Salmon Private (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Morning Trip – Salmon + Crab (AM) (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing?
When you book a trip with Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Enclosed Toilet Inside of Console w/ door
- GPS Simrad 16" screen
- Fishfinder Simrad 16"
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System Blue tooth stereo should you want music
- Ice Box Soft cooler only please as we have built-in cooler
- Radar Simrad 24 Mile Radar
What's included in the trip price with Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing?
Trips booked with Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (G Loomis Rods and Shimano Reels)
- Live Bait (May be caught during the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaned or Filleted and bagged)
- Drinks (Waters on board, Emergency snacks for diabetics)
- Fishing License (15 yo and under free. 16+ $13.73 avail on the boat)
- Fly Fishing Equipment (Message to discuss prior to booking)
What types of fishing does Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing offer?
Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing (Puget Sound is protected and not subject to swells)
What fishing techniques does Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing offer?
Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle (We prefer light tackle over heavy trolling rods)
- Bottom Fishing (Flounder and Lingcod trips only)
- Trolling (Only during September)
- Spinning (September Coho, August Pink/Coho Salmon)
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing (Standard technique, also known as "Mooching")
- Deep Sea Fishing (Puget Sound at is deepest in almost 1000 feet!)
Which fish species can I catch with Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing?
Top targeted fish species with Wind Knot Guides Seattle Charter Fishing include:
- Crab
- Dogfish
- Flounder
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
Your captain
Seattle, Washington, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
When Captain David's family moved from Kansas to Seattle when he was just a kid, the writing should have been on the wall. His father bought a boat before buying a house and spent all his spare time on the water. Having grown up on the Sound, he got his own boat at age 13 and has been passionate about sharing his native waters with others ever since. He's spent a lot of time out of the US and is happy to welcome out-of-towners and foreigners aboard to learn all about the beauty of the area and to witness first-hand some of the best fishing in the Washington.
David G.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Puget Sound is protected and not subject to swells
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
We prefer light tackle over heavy trolling rods
Bottom Fishing
Flounder and Lingcod trips only
Trolling
Only during September
Spinning
September Coho, August Pink/Coho Salmon
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Standard technique, also known as "Mooching"
Deep Sea Fishing
Puget Sound at is deepest in almost 1000 feet!
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Enclosed Toilet Inside of Console w/ door
GPS
Simrad 16" screen
Fishfinder
Simrad 16"
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Blue tooth stereo should you want music
Ice Box
Soft cooler only please as we have built-in cooler
Radar
Simrad 24 Mile Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
G Loomis Rods and Shimano Reels
Live Bait
May be caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaned or Filleted and bagged
Drinks
Waters on board, Emergency snacks for diabetics
Fishing License
15 yo and under free. 16+ $13.73 avail on the boat
Fly Fishing Equipment
Message to discuss prior to booking
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Must be at least 5 years old
No Smoking
Private boats only. One or two, no chain smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Per WDFW regs Chinooks released most days
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Seattle right now
Crab
Dogfish
Flounder
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)