Big King Salmon Charters 

4.5/5 (134 reviews)
 Admiral Way 300, Edmonds, WA 98020, United States

Big King Salmon Charters 

Edmonds, WA, United States
30 ft
6
4.5/5 (134 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
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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
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
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: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Salmon
US $590
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip PM - Shared
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
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)
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Salmon
US $590
Entire boat: 2 people
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (80)

What anglers say

80%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
91%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
78%
Caught fish

All reviews (134)

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Lincoln Kokanovich
Lincoln Kokanovich
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Book With Chris
3/4 Day Trip - Shared on July 26, 20252 adults

First time in Seattle wanted to catch a Salmon and Chris made it happen. Beautiful day and beautiful catch and release wild salmon. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, takes safety and regulations seriously, is kind, and hilarious. Nothing better than a day on the water with a great captain, will definitely be booking with Chris again sometime soon looking for some more Salmon. The area and the lifecycle are so fascinating, can’t miss adventure if you enjoy fishing.

Reported catch:
Salmon
Travis Watson
Travis Watson
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing
3/4 Day Trip - Shared on July 12, 20261 adult1 child

Chris was very good with my 12 year old son. We had a good day on the water.

Chris Hoag
Response from Captain

so glad you guys had a great time fishing with us today. family fishing fun is our mission here at Big King Salmon Charters. looking forward to seeing you guys again soon! sincerely 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.

Todd Okino
Todd Okino
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2017
2 trips
5.0
Verified
We all limited put on Pink salmon 3lbs. To 8lbs. Per fish
3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 28, 20253 adults

We had a terrific day with Captain Chris and we all caught our Salmon limits. Perfect weather and really calm waters and very interesting great conversations with Chris. We put the filets in the freezer back at our hotel right away and are now prepping for a great salmon dinner tonight. Beats the heck out of getting skunked and going to Sizzler! We will be back Chris!

Chris Hoag
Response from Captain

wow what a great day! I'm so happy you guys had a great time fishing with us. looking forward to fishing with you again soon. thanks sincerely Captain Chris.

Don Huffman
Don Huffman
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Best trip ever
3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 27, 20253 adults

Chris was amazing. He kept putting us fish the whole time. We brought food and was so busy catching fish we couldn't even eat any on it! This was a generational trip with my father and son. The three of us had non stop action. Thank you Chris for making this the best trip ever. I have been on 6 other guided trips and this was the best bar none

Reported catch:
Salmon
Chris Hoag
Response from Captain

thanks so much for the great review Don. we really appreciate it. so glad we could take three generations of you guys fishing sorry the fishing was too hot for you guys to eat your lunches. that's a good problem to have. let's get together and do this again soon. sincerely Captain Chris.

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
Chris Hoag

Edmonds, Washington, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
134 Customer reviews
Typical response within an 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.

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
134 Customer reviews
Typical response within an 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.

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

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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