Big King Salmon Charters 

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

Big King Salmon Charters 

Edmonds, WA, United States
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30 ft
6
4.5
(143 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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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: 5 days 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
143 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (86)

What anglers say

79%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
95%
Friendly captain
91%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
80%
Caught fish

Reviews (143)

  • 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!

  • 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, 2026 • 5 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

  • Tiffany Xiong
    Tiffany Xiong
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified
    New

    Fun experience

    3/4 Day Trip - Shared on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great experience for our first time. We caught three salmon.

  • Upuli Murray
    Upuli Murray
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Chris

    Half Day Trip PM - Shared on August 30, 2026 • 2 adults
  • 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, 2025 • 2 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.

  • 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, 2025 • 3 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!

  • Rob Roj
    Rob Roj
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    He put us on the fish!

    3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    I was with my son and there was another group of three. Chris put us on the fish at we had 17 fish on online but only managed to get 9 fish onboard. He was patient and never got frustrated. There were 30 other boats in the area fishing. It seemed like we got the most fish.

  • Eliot Blom
    Eliot Blom
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    5 star silver slaying

    3/4 Day Trip - Private on August 23, 2024 • 4 adults

    5 star day with 4 limits before 10 am. Chris knew where the fish were and didn't waste any time sending the lures down or getting the fish in the boat. Communicated well and kept everyone involved. When the fish took a little break, Chris was easy to converse with and made the trip a memory that will last for a long time. Highly recommend giving him a call and booking a trip.

  • Matthew Bennett
    Matthew Bennett
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Fish Day

    3/4 Day Trip - Private on July 27, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Chris provided a smooth and professional experience. Chris knew the fishing grounds well and shared valuable insight. We caught 4 pink salmon and 1 coho. Highly Recommend!

  • Oliver Jordt
    Oliver Jordt
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!

    3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    Professional, courteous, clean, helpful,excellent equipment. It all boiled down to a superb experience with our max catch! Great job Captain Chris!!!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (86)

What anglers say

79%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
95%
Friendly captain
91%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
80%
Caught fish

All reviews (143)

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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
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
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, 2026 • 5 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.

Julien Perdrizet
Julien Perdrizet
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
Great trip
3/4 Day Trip - Shared on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults

Capitain Chris is super knowledgeable and knw he great spot next to Edmonds We all catched Cohos that day.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
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, 2026 • 3 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

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
143 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
13
reports
143
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?

Boat image
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
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
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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