Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing 

4.8/5 (177 reviews)
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 7409 Seaview Avenue Northwest Dock R, Seattle, WA 98117, United States

Based 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!

David G.

Captain

David G.

17 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Morning Trip – Salmon Shared AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 15 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $658 
Afternoon-Flounder/Shark (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Aug 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $940 
Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 5
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,100 
Evening Trip – Salmon Private (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 21 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,100 
Sleep-in Special Private Salmon AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 5
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,150 
Morning Trip – Salmon Private (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 5
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,350 
Afternoon Trip – Salmon PM 5 hr
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 15
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,350 
Morning Trip – Salmon + Crab (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 3 - Sep 1 (Mon, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,600 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 177 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (138)

July salmon trip
July salmon trip
Great day on the sound
+135

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

87%

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Michael H.
Michael H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Beautiful Day on Puget Sound

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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.  

 Michael H. recommends Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing

Elgin. (. W.
Elgin. (. W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fast paced action with lots of information and flexibility

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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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 Elgin. (. W. recommends Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing
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Matthew B.
Matthew B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July salmon trip

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Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM on July 9, 2025

My brother and I had an awesome trip with Captain David on wind knot charters, he is a wealth of local longtime knowledge . he knows the area well and how to read the tides and chase the bait,Ultimately getting me and my brother our first king salmon ever. Highly recommend this trip.

My brother and I had an awesome trip with Captain David on wind knot charters, he is a wealth of local longtime knowledge . he knows the area well and how to read the tides and chase the bait,Ultimately getting me and my brother our first king salmon ever. Highly recommend this trip.  

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 Matthew B. recommends Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing

Bruce J.
Bruce J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

wind Knot Guides

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Afternoon-Flounder/Shark (PM) on June 29, 2025

Captain Dave is the best. Dave is professional knowledgeable, and most importantly makes the trip fun. I’f you’re looking for a Puget Sound fishing trip, book with Dave at Wind Knots.

Captain Dave is the best. Dave is professional knowledgeable, and most importantly makes the trip fun. I’f you’re looking for a Puget Sound fishing trip, book with Dave at Wind Knots.  

 Bruce J. recommends Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing

Zachary S.
Zachary S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the sound

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Morn. June Special -Salmon Share AM on June 19, 2025

My brother and I both limited out on Salmon. Plenty of bites and caught a few sharks. I’d definitely go again I enjoyed getting to handle my own rod the whole charter, instead of trolling.

My brother and I both limited out on Salmon. Plenty of bites and caught a few sharks. I’d definitely go again I enjoyed getting to handle my own rod the whole charter, instead of trolling.  

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 Zachary S. recommends Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing
David G.
David G. (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
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FAQs about Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing

What are the trip rates for Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing?

Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $329 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 Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing?

When you book a trip with Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift 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 Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing?

Trips booked with Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift 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 Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing offer?

Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing offers the following type of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (Puget Sound is protected and not subject to swells)
What fishing techniques does Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing offer?

Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift 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 Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Wind Knot Guide Seattle Charter Drift Fishing include:

  • Crab
  • Dogfish
  • Flounder
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Meet your captain

David G.

Seattle, Washington, United States

18 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
177 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
angler's choice

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.

Our Team
David G.

David G.

Captain

Fish you can target

Crab
Crab
Dogfish
Dogfish
Flounder
Flounder
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 4 Stroke
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Puget Sound is protected and not subject to swells

How you can fish

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!

What's on board

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

Included in the 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 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

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 to pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

CrabCrab
FlounderFlounder
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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