Best Seattle Fishing Charter

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The Pacific Northwest has a lot to offer to passionate anglers and Best Seattle Fishing knows that better than anyone! Team up with Best Seattle Fishing and they will use their years of experience to find you some solid fishing action.

Your guide makes it his mission to organize a trip that will not only be productive but also fun and memorable. Take your pick between 4- and 6-hour trips and hit the water anytime from January to mid-March to find the best bite.

At this time of year, King (Chinook) Salmon reigns supreme in the Seattle waters, as well as Blackmouth (juvenile) Salmon and Steelhead. Puget Sound is one of the well-known spots for targeting these silvery acrobats, and that’s exactly where your guide will take you. He will provide all the necessary equipment, including quality Shimano reels and Okuma rods.

You’ll be casting your line out of a 26’ aluminum fisher that has plenty of room to accommodate up to 6 people. The boat is rigged with a 260 HP Volvo Penta engine which makes it stable and fast on different bodies of water. You’ll mostly do trolling and mooching, depending on what works best in the current fishing conditions.

When you’re not reeling in your catch, you might spot seals and whales in the distance, which is always a great bonus. When you come back to land, Capt. Cary will clean and fillet the fish for you, which means you can have a Salmon feast as soon as you come home.

To prepare for your expedition, you’ll need to buy a fishing license, and dress warmly, preferably in layers. It’s recommended to bring rain gear because the weather can turn mid-trip, and you don’t want to be caught unawares. Your guide will have some snacks and water on board, but you’re welcome to bring your own as well.

If you’re coming with your little ones, it’s best that they’re 7 and older, that way they can actively participate and learn how to catch fish.

With Best Seattle Fishing, you get to experience just how enjoyable Salmon fishing can be!



Trip availability and prices

  • Shared trip
    4 Hour Trip – Puget Sound
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    If you'd like to get a taste of the early spring Salmon fishing, this seasonal excursion is just what the doctor ordered. Chinook are the main catch, as well as Blackmouth (winter King) Salmon, but you can also find some Steelhead and other species. You'll need to buy your license before you come aboard and dress for the weather that can be unpredictable, so raingear is recommended.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Shared trip
    6 Hour Trip – Puget Sound
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    With more time on the water come more opportunities to hook more fish! Capt. Cary will make it his priority to put you on the bite, and you can look forward to finding sizeable Chinook Salmon on your line. Bring your fishing license, dress in layers, and packing your raingear is also a good idea.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Private Afternoon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    A 4-hour private afternoon trip for 1-6 passengers.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Private
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,300
    A private boat up to 6 passengers.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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John N.
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Captain Cary is the best!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Private on August 15, 2024
Very knowledgeable about the types of salmon & their behavior, places to find them and what/when they eat, how to hook and...
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Melinda L.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Sue Lentz on September 22, 2024
We had a great time on our Seattle’s Best Charter trip.  We were probably one of Capt Cary’s more unlikely charter groups—novices...
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Allison S.
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Captain Mike and Best Seattle are THE BEST

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Puget Sound on June 11, 2024
My wife and I and our 12 year old daughter went out with Captain Mike yesterday. It was a windy day and he req he’s out in...
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Tim R.
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Great Salmon Excursion

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Private on July 14, 2024
Captain Sean took the four of us out for a great morning of fishing.  Boat was Modern and comfortable (We generally charter...
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Dave W.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Puget Sound on August 6, 2024
Captain Cary took us 3 newbies out for my grandson’s thirteenth birthday and we all limited with 2 Coho apiece!  Cary has...
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FAQs about Best Seattle Fishing Charter

Best Seattle Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Puget Sound (4 hours)
  • US $275 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Puget Sound (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Private Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Private (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Best Seattle Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable marine toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Best Seattle Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano reels, Okuma rods)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish processing is included )

Best Seattle Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Best Seattle Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Best Seattle Fishing Charter include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Your captain

Cary Hofmann
Seattle, Washington, United States
5 Fishing Reports
64 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since August 2019
Captain Cary Hofmann has been fishing ever since he can remember, and his passion took him Salmon fishing all over the Pacific Northwest. After a while, he decided to turn this enthusiasm into a calling and so he became a charter captain in 2013. Capt. Cary loves talking about everything fish-related, and always tries his best to teach his customers something new.
Our Team
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Captain
Mike A.
Captain

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon
Salmon (Pink) Pink Salmon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
North river
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Portable marine toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano reels, Okuma rods
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish processing is included

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 7, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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