Big King Salmon Charters 

4.5
(142 reviews)
 Admiral Way 300, Edmonds, WA 98020, United States

Big King Salmon Charters 

Edmonds, WA, United States
30 ft
6
4.5
(142 reviews)

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Hello and welcome to Big King Salmon Charters.
Thanks, and congratulations for choosing us here at Big King Salmon Charters voted The Best in the Northwest!
Big King Salmon Charters offers World Class fishing in Seattle Edmonds and Everett on beautiful Puget sound Washington, out of the Port of Edmonds and Seattle Washington
We are Salmon and bottom fishing experts with years of experience.
All Big King Salmon Charters Captains are united states coast guard licensed fully insured CPR and First Aid trained and certified.
all safety equipment and supplies are on board life jackets first aid supplies ECT,
Your safety is our top priority.
We fish the calm waters of Puget sound for Salmon bottom fish flounder lingcod and Dungeness crab depending on the seasons and availability.
We are 6 passenger downrigger trolling boats and we fish 3 downriggers 3 poles maximum for salmon for maximum catching efficiency.
You will be fishing on a 30ft bow to stern custom Tollison offshore Ocean sports Fisher by Tolly Craft built for the ocean and offshore fishing.
We feature the Best of the Best state of the art electronics and fishing gear and tackle.
Ultra-High-definition sonar fish finders.
Ultra-High-definition radar and GPS.
All new top-of-the-line ultra-high-speed digital electric downriggers.
The finest fishing equipment, Shimano reels, fishing poles, fishing lures, and tackle, are provided.
we feature a beautiful, enclosed cabin to get out of the weather a large open fishing deck to experience the fishing action.
you will enjoy a real bathroom on our boat with a real toilet sink and door that closes.
No port-a-potty here, you're fishing in First Class here, not coach, with Big King Salmon Charters!
Most importantly, we fish where the fish are!
We are all about the experience making lifetime memories and having fun catching fish!
Thanks again for choosing us here at Big King Salmon Charters and trusting us with your fishing adventure.
Fish cleaned and filleted

Hello and welcome to Big King Salmon Charters.
Thanks, and congratulations for choosing us here at Big King Salmon Charters voted The Best in the Northwest!
Big King Salmon Charters offers World Class fishing in Seattle Edmonds and Everett on beautiful Puget sound Washington, out of the Port of Edmonds and Seattle Washington
We are Salmon and bottom fishing experts with years of experience.
All Big King Salmon Charters Captains are united states coast guard licensed fully insured CPR and First Aid trained and certified.
all safety equipment and supplies are on board life jackets first aid supplies ECT,
Your safety is our top priority.
We fish the calm waters of Puget sound for Salmon bottom fish flounder lingcod and Dungeness crab depending on the seasons and availability.
We are 6 passenger downrigger trolling boats and we fish 3 downriggers 3 poles maximum for salmon for maximum catching efficiency.
You will be fishing on a 30ft bow to stern custom Tollison offshore Ocean sports Fisher by Tolly Craft built for the ocean and offshore fishing.
We feature the Best of the Best state of the art electronics and fishing gear and tackle.
Ultra-High-definition sonar fish finders.
Ultra-High-definition radar and GPS.
All new top-of-the-line ultra-high-speed digital electric downriggers.
The finest fishing equipment, Shimano reels, fishing poles, fishing lures, and tackle, are provided.
we feature a beautiful, enclosed cabin to get out of the weather a large open fishing deck to experience the fishing action.
you will enjoy a real bathroom on our boat with a real toilet sink and door that closes.
No port-a-potty here, you're fishing in First Class here, not coach, with Big King Salmon Charters!
Most importantly, we fish where the fish are!
We are all about the experience making lifetime memories and having fun catching fish!
Thanks again for choosing us here at Big King Salmon Charters and trusting us with your fishing adventure.
Fish cleaned and filleted

Chris Hoag
Captain
Chris Hoag
38 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip - Flounder
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 24 - Jun 1
Flounder
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip - Private
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Salmon
US $590
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip - Shared
In high demand Last booked: 18 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Salmon
Flounder
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
+2
US $590
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip PM - Shared
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Salmon
US $590
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip - Private (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Salmon
US $590
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.5
142 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (86)

What anglers say

80%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
92%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (142)

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Matt Paskett
Matt Paskett
Member since 2026
5.0
New
Half Day Trip with Captain CHris
3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 21, 2026

Had a great time fishing with Captain Chris. We got a shared trip, but it happened to just be us that morning, so it was a private experience. We got out there pretty early and there were already a lot of boats out there, but Captain Chris knew what he was doing and we hit our limit of two each pretty quickly. Chir was great to talk to. We spent a little more time trying to catch a fish for Chris and didn’t find any keepers for him, but we still had a great time!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Bill Reynolds
Bill Reynolds
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Top-Tier Fishing Experience!
Half Day Trip - Private (PM) on August 12, 2026

If you are looking for an unforgettable fishing trip, book with Big King Salmon Charters right now. Captain Chris made the entire experience an absolute blast from start to finish. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and knows exactly where to find the fish. He kept the energy high, shared great tips, and made sure everyone on the boat was having a great time. The boat was clean, the gear was top-notch, and the fishing action was non-stop. We came home with an amazing catch and fantastic memories. Thanks to Captain Chris for a phenomenal day. We will definitely be back!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Margot SORRENTINO
Margot SORRENTINO
us
Nutley, NJ, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 19, 20262 adults

I went out with my son and we caught a Cohoe Salmon. Captain Chris was great and worked hard to find us fish. I highly recommend going out with Captain Chris!

Nyla Paulsen
Nyla Paulsen
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
We had an awesome time fishing in the Puget Sound!
4 Hour Trip - Flounder on May 3, 20265 adults

We were on a relaxing trip, catching some Flounder. Weather was perfect! Caught some fish to take home, thanks to Captain Chris Hoag! He is very knowledgeable about his profession! Thanks Captain Chris

Chris Hoag
Response from Captain

so happy you guys had a wonderful time. family friendly fun fishing and memories is what we're all about here. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again soon next year. thank you very much for fishing with us. sincerely Captain Chris.

Richard Cruver
Richard Cruver
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Beautiful afternoon trip
Half Day Trip PM - Shared on September 5, 20263 adults

caught Coho!

FAQs about Big King Salmon Charters

Big King Salmon Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - 4 Hour Trip - Flounder (4 hours)
  • US $295 per person - 3/4 Day Trip - Private (6 hours)
  • US $295 per person - 3/4 Day Trip - Shared (6 hours)
  • US $295 per person - Half Day Trip PM - Shared (4 hours)
  • US $295 per person - Half Day Trip - Private (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Big King Salmon Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fully enclosed, private toilet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar Garmin ultra high definition
Trips booked with Big King Salmon Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano Triton reels and custom trolling rods.)
  • Lures
Big King Salmon Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to an hour offshore, depending on the season.)
  • Wreck fishing
Big King Salmon Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling (All electric downriggers)
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Big King Salmon Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Your captain

Chris Hoag
Chris Hoag

Edmonds, Washington, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
142 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since March 2017

Captain Chris Hoag started fishing out on a small boat with his dad when he was a young man. He got to know the local charter captains and discovered he was doing just as well as if not better than most of them, so they suggested he get into the business. He fished commercially during the summers while at college, and once certified he started running charters targeting the awesome food fish found in the Puget Sound. He has never looked back since and loves every day he is out on the water.

Chris Hoag
Chris Hoag
Fully verified
10
reports
142
reviews
2017
member since
~2h
response
Captain Chris Hoag started fishing out on a small boat with his dad when he was a young man. He got to know the local charter captains and discovered he was doing just as well as if not better than most of them, so they suggested he get into the business. He fished commercially during the summers while at college, and once certified he started running charters targeting the awesome food fish found in the Puget Sound. He has never looked back since and loves every day he is out on the water.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Lingcod
Lingcod
Salmon
Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Flounder
Flounder
Lingcod
Lingcod
Salmon
Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Chris
    Upuli M.
    Upuli M.
  • Fishing
    travis w.
    travis w.
  • He put us on the fish!
    Rob R.
    Rob R.
  • We all limited put on Pink salmon 3lbs. To 8lbs. Per fish
    Todd O.
    Todd O.
  • Great fishing trip!
    Oliver J.
    Oliver J.
  • Great Day on the Sound
    Valerie J.
    Valerie J.
  • August fishing trip
    Tom F.
    Tom F.
  • Fun Fish Day
    Matthew B.
    Matthew B.
  • Book With Chris
    Lincoln K.
    Lincoln K.
  • Captain Chris knew where the action was
    Matt A.
    Matt A.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1976
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Tollycraft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
1 x 357HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to an hour offshore, depending on the season.
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
All electric downriggers
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fully enclosed, private toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
Garmin ultra high definition
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano Triton reels and custom trolling rods.
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
All ages welcome
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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Edmonds right now

FlounderFlounder
LingcodLingcod
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chum)Salmon (Chum)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)

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