Based just 5 miles from downtown Seattle, Wind Knot Salmon Guides 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.

Step aboard the 25’ Grady White Gulfstream cuddy cabin and see for yourself! This vessel can cater to up to 5 anglers and features a flushing toilet not a bucket. Bring your own drinks and snacks onboard and settle in for an exciting day of fishing.

From May through early June, you’ll be bottom fishing these waters, while other months are strictly reserved for Salmon. Using light gear, you’ll “mooch” the waters with fresh or frozen bait. This style of fishing is suited best for anglers who do not want to watch rods and share turns. Most charter boats on Puget Sound troll so keep that in mind when choosing a charter.  While we do troll with down riggers late in the season we try not too as we simply believe it is a better experience to hold the rod and actively work the bait. 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. Just make sure to show up 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 and experience the best this fishery has to offer!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Afternoon Trip - Flounder (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 19 (Tue, Sun)
    $500
    Great mid-day opportunity for families with children! Summertime fishing for flounders is typically fast action with many bites! This is a great way to introduce new anglers to the sport of fishing. Its alot of fun and success is the norm! Fishing licenses available on the boat for $10 per angler or you can bring your own WDFW license as long as it is saltwater endorsed.
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Shared trip
    Morning Trip – Salmon Shared AM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
    $650
    Head out in the morning with like-minded anglers and save some money as you share your experience. Head out along the rich waters of the Puget Sound and get your fill of Salmon fishing, as you go after the fish. A tough-fighting fish, you'll soon learn why Salmon is one of the most popular fish, not only in Washington but across the whole world. The price includes a Washington state sales tax.
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    Evening Trip – Salmon Private (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 7
    $950
    An after-work fishing opportunity! Bonus sunsets can be spectacular as the sun dips behind the Olympic mountains. The price includes Washington state sales tax.
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour–Sleep-in Special Salmon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 30
    $1,100
    A private boat with just your group and the captain. For those who would like to sleep in a bit longer, we are offering a later start! This is a Salmon trip running from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The price includes Washington state sales tax.
  • Private trip
    Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $1,100
    There's never any need to miss out on the wealth of fishing on offer on the Puget Sound. Sleep in and get out in the afternoon for 4 hours of fishing aboard a private charter. These waters are world-renowned for Salmon, and you'll get to go after Salmon. These tough-fighting creatures will do anything to get off the end of your line, so get ready for a thrilling time. The price includes Washington state sales tax.
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    Morning Trip – Salmon Private (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $1,250
    Have the boat to yourself! Only your group and the captain for this charter. Summer mornings are usually calm and beautiful on the sound. Marvel at the stunning nature as you drift out in search of Salmon. These tough-fighting creatures will be hungry first thing in the morning so get ready for bites as you fish for these feisty Salmon using light tackle. The price includes Washington state sales tax.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    Morning Trip – Salmon+Crab
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 4 (Mon, Sun)
    $1,350
    Have the boat to yourself! Only your group and the captain for this charter. Summer mornings are usually calm and beautiful on the sound. Marvel at the stunning nature as you drift out in search of Salmon. These tough-fighting creatures will be hungry first thing in the morning so get ready for bites as you fish for these feisty Salmon using light tackle. At the end of the trip we will check our crab pots for Dungeness Crab! The price includes Washington state sales tax.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Types of fishing
    Inshore
    Nearshore
    Targeted fish
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
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FAQs about Wind Knot

Wind Knot offers the following trips to customers:
  • $250 per person - Afternoon Trip - Flounder (PM) (3 hours)
  • $325 per person - Morning Trip – Salmon Shared AM (5 hours)
  • $950 per group, additional $200 per person after 4 guests - Evening Trip – Salmon Private (PM) (3 hours)
  • $1,100 per group, additional $250 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour–Sleep-in Special Salmon (AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,100 per group, additional $250 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM (4 hours)
  • $1,250 per group, additional $275 per person after 4 guests - Morning Trip – Salmon Private (AM) (5 hours)
  • $1,350 per group, additional $275 per person after 4 guests - Morning Trip – Salmon+Crab (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Wind Knot, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet number 1 only
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Wind Knot include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (May be caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Wind Knot offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Puget Sound is protected and not subject to swells)

Wind Knot offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning (September Coho Season)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Wind Knot include:
  • Flounder
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Meet the Captain

David Godfrey
Seattle, Washington, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
130 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
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 world.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon
Salmon (Pink) Pink Salmon

Boat specs

Grady White Gulfstream 232 (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2006. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha 4 Stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Puget Sound is protected and not subject to swells

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
September Coho Season
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
number 1 only
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
May be caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Recent Fishing Reports

Coho fishing has been very consistent!
Coho fishing has been very consistent!
September 5, 2023
Excellent coho fishing as the ocean coho make their way to Puget Sound!. We are starting to see some larger fish like the one above. Most have been smaller but as the month goes on, I expect to see larger fish!
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (93)
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Sleep-in Special Well Worth It!
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Angler Rating
114
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
76%
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Garret S.
Tacoma, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Sleep-in Special Well Worth It!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour–Sleep-in Special Salmon (AM) on September 8, 2023
Fantastic morning on the water with Captain David! Booked this a few months out as a retirement gift for my dad and...
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RaeAnn K.
Tacoma, Washington
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Half day salmon with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM on July 27, 2023
We had so much fun with Captain Dave today on the sound.  He was patient with us despite our mess ups getting lines knotted...
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John K.
Hawi, HI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon run with Captain David Godfrey

VERIFIED   Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM on August 23, 2023
First salmon fishing trip and first fishing trip on a boat for my wife. Was a killer time. We all caught something.  Son and...
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Richard B.
Brampton, Ontario
Excellent
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Half Day trip with Captain David

VERIFIED   Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM on August 16, 2023
This was a great experience.  Captain David was extremely knowledgeable about when and where to catch fis and we caught consistently...
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Brandon H.
DuPont, WA
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Afternoon Trip – Salmon Private PM on June 16, 2023
Caught and released one chinook. The silvers were just not biting. Could see them follow the bait up to the surface, but would...
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