
Spend the day with Wilder Adventures and find out what the fishing in Arcadia is all about! Your guide for the day is Captain Chad, so you'll benefit from years of local experience.
Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and more could be biting if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to troll.
Capt. Chad is happy to have kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks!
You'll step aboard a 30' Baha Cruiser that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Chad has rods and reels for you, along with lures.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's recommended to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Wilder Adventures!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Jul 26, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Captain Chad and his first mate Brody were exceptional! I brought two of my kids on this trip. They both caught their first Salmon of their lives. What an experience. They both started getting sea sick and Captain Chad immediately grabbed his supply of dramamine (spl) and turned the course of the boat to handle the waves better. Top notch! It was a slow day but they never stopped working to eventually get us on the fish. We are going again with them at the end of the month. Highly recommend them to anyone.
Captain Chad and his first mate Brody were exceptional! I brought two of my kids on this trip. They both caught their first...


Sep 3, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Captain Chad and first mate were very easy to communicate with and have down to earth conversation. Chad has upgraded his super clean boat so it is very fishing friendly. Both captain and 1st mate were very experienced so they knew how to instruct us to make sure those king salmon ended up in the boat and not back in the lake. All fish were cleaned and packaged ready for our cooler. Everything met our expectations. Great job guys ...keep up the good work!
Captain Chad and first mate were very easy to communicate with and have down to earth conversation. Chad has upgraded his super...
Jul 22, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Our trip out with Captain Chad was amazing! We fished the evening bite for kings and really enjoy our time on his boat. They were very easy to work with and you can tell he wants to put you on fish. We ended the night around 10pm with a triple header and with the guidance of Captain Chad we were able to land all three fish. We enjoyed our conversations and time together with Captain Chad. We will 100% be going back.
Our trip out with Captain Chad was amazing! We fished the evening bite for kings and really enjoy our time on his boat. They were...
Aug 17, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Chad Wilder was a remarkably knowledgeable, skilled, and personable captain. He and his mate — Chad’s son, the good-natured and able Bodie — were efficient and friendly and worked hard to put us in the way of fish. Everyone caught a couple, and we got four of the Big Five species. It was a perfect, glorious day, and we recommend the boat and crew unreservedly.
Chad Wilder was a remarkably knowledgeable, skilled, and personable captain. He and his mate — Chad’s son, the good-natured and...
Jul 8, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Captain Chad and his son were top notch!! I would highly recommend them for an absolutely fantastic charter service.
Captain Chad and his son were top notch!! I would highly recommend them for an absolutely fantastic charter service.
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2025
Captain Chad and his first mate Brody were exceptional! I brought two of my kids on this trip. They both caught their first Salmon of their lives. What an experience. They both started getting sea sick and Captain Chad immediately grabbed his supply of dramamine (spl) and turned the course of the boat to handle the waves better. Top notch! It was a slow day but they never stopped working to eventually get us on the fish. We are going again with them at the end of the month. Highly recommend them to anyone.
Captain Chad and his first mate Brody were exceptional! I brought two of my kids on this trip. They both caught their first Salmon of their lives. What an experience. They both started getting sea sick and Captain Chad immediately grabbed his supply of dramamine (spl) and turned the course of the boat to handle the waves better. Top notch! It was a slow day but they never stopped working to eventually get us on the fish. We are going again with them at the end of the month. Highly recommend...


Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 3, 2025
Captain Chad and first mate were very easy to communicate with and have down to earth conversation. Chad has upgraded his super clean boat so it is very fishing friendly. Both captain and 1st mate were very experienced so they knew how to instruct us to make sure those king salmon ended up in the boat and not back in the lake. All fish were cleaned and packaged ready for our cooler. Everything met our expectations. Great job guys ...keep up the good work!
Captain Chad and first mate were very easy to communicate with and have down to earth conversation. Chad has upgraded his super clean boat so it is very fishing friendly. Both captain and 1st mate were very experienced so they knew how to instruct us to make sure those king salmon ended up in the boat and not back in the lake. All fish were cleaned and packaged ready for our cooler. Everything met our expectations. Great job guys ...keep up the good work!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2025
Our trip out with Captain Chad was amazing! We fished the evening bite for kings and really enjoy our time on his boat. They were very easy to work with and you can tell he wants to put you on fish. We ended the night around 10pm with a triple header and with the guidance of Captain Chad we were able to land all three fish. We enjoyed our conversations and time together with Captain Chad. We will 100% be going back.
Our trip out with Captain Chad was amazing! We fished the evening bite for kings and really enjoy our time on his boat. They were very easy to work with and you can tell he wants to put you on fish. We ended the night around 10pm with a triple header and with the guidance of Captain Chad we were able to land all three fish. We enjoyed our conversations and time together with Captain Chad. We will 100% be going back.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2025
Chad Wilder was a remarkably knowledgeable, skilled, and personable captain. He and his mate — Chad’s son, the good-natured and able Bodie — were efficient and friendly and worked hard to put us in the way of fish. Everyone caught a couple, and we got four of the Big Five species. It was a perfect, glorious day, and we recommend the boat and crew unreservedly.
Chad Wilder was a remarkably knowledgeable, skilled, and personable captain. He and his mate — Chad’s son, the good-natured and able Bodie — were efficient and friendly and worked hard to put us in the way of fish. Everyone caught a couple, and we got four of the Big Five species. It was a perfect, glorious day, and we recommend the boat and crew unreservedly.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025
Captain Chad and his son were top notch!! I would highly recommend them for an absolutely fantastic charter service.
Captain Chad and his son were top notch!! I would highly recommend them for an absolutely fantastic charter service.
