Whidbey Island Fishing Charters

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Top Whidbey Island Destinations

Whidbey Island: 11 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(135 reviews)
Seattle
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trips from US $245
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(45 reviews)
Edmonds
trips from US $290
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Everett
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trips from US $290
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(223 reviews)
Seattle
trips from US $285
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(161 reviews)
Bremerton
trips from US $280
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(8 reviews)
Seattle
trips from US $800
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(50 reviews)
Seattle
trips from US $225
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(107 reviews)
Edmonds
trips from US $250
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
Port Orchard
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $203
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(36 reviews)
Seattle
trips from US $240

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Whidbey Island

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Whidbey Island are: Full list of top fishing charters in Whidbey Island

The average price for a private 4 hour Whidbey Island fishing trip is US $1,122, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,286 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Whidbey Island that received great reviews from families are:

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Whidbey Island are:

The top 3 fishing techniques in Whidbey Island are:

The top 3 types of fishing in Whidbey Island are:

Many fishing charters in Whidbey Island provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Whidbey Island are:

Who are the top awarded captains in Whidbey Island?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Whidbey Island are:
  • 3-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $682
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $762
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $764
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $785

Fishing in Whidbey Island

Anglers go fishing around Whidbey Island to cast their lines in some of the best spots in the Pacific Northwest. Located just 30 miles north of Seattle, the island has all the perks of Puget Sound, without the crowds. Lots of species targeted in this area are considered delicacies, which makes local captains’ “keep the catch” policy more exciting.
 
Salmon is on every angler’s wishlist and you can choose between Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Chum Salmon while fishing here. Each species has its own peak season, but all of them overlap in September. You can catch Salmon using various techniques – trolling, mooching, jigging, and fly fishing. Even if you only target Salmon, you’ll have the chance to learn many methods.
 
Lingcod, Flounder, and Rockfish are the usual bottom fishing targets. As a bonus, some guides add crabbing to the mix or take you to harvest Oysters and Clams. For these treats, summer is the best time to visit. 
 
Most fishing guides in the area offer both private and shared trips. This means that you don’t have to miss out on an adventure just because your friends are busy! Gear is usually provided, you just need to pick up a WA fishing license ahead of time.
 
Trips in the area usually leave from Whidbey Island, Seattle, or Edmonds. Trips out of Edmonds will give you quicker access to the fishing grounds if you want to keep your time on the water short. 
 
Whidbey Island
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Based on 28446 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Whidbey Island Fishing Seasons

January
The beginning of the year is all about Chinook Salmon. In January, Puget Sound is full of immature Chinooks, known as Blackmouths. 
 
February
In February, it’s best to troll for Coho and Chinook Salmon. If you want to try something unusual, target Squids at night.
 
March
In March, fishing for Coho is better than going after Chinook. You can catch some Flounder but this is a slow month in general.
 
April
April kicks-off the bottom fishing season but there’s still not a lot of action. You’ll have the most success by going after Flounder.
 
May
Lingcod fishing explodes in May! With Flounder stock also being very high, this is a great time for bottom fishing.
 
June
Go bottom fishing for Cabezon. This unusual, big-headed fish is probably like nothing you’ve seen so far.
 
July
Salmon season is about to kick-off, so make sure to book your spot on time. On top of that, crabbing is great.
 
August
Salmon season is at its finest! Whether you troll for Chinook, Coho, Pink, or Chum, you’ll have a great time!
 
September
Catch a few Salmon and top it all off with some Crabs. Cook them at the beach and enjoy this delicacy even more.
 
October
Trolling for Coho is still great but other Salmon species are harder to find. If you miss bottom fishing, go after Flounder.
 
November
Chinook fishing is good in the southern part of Puget Sound. Coho Salmon are also possible on your trip but there aren’t that many of them.
 
December
Immature Chinook, also called Blackmouth, is the best target in December. For all bottom fishing enthusiasts, there’s always Flounder.
 

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What anglers said about fishing in Whidbey Island

Listen to the guy whoโ€™s been doing it for ages. Donโ€™t assume you know everything. Be willing to learn new techniques. Youโ€™ll catch them.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Listen to the guy whoโ€™s been doing it for ages. Donโ€™t assume you know everything. Be willing to learn new techniques. Youโ€™ll catch them.
Wind Knot
Wind Knot Oreland, PA
It was warm but not until around 10. Otherwise the sites were beautiful and the fish were biting a lot!! A few dog fish but we caught way more salmon than dog.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was warm but not until around 10. Otherwise the sites were beautiful and the fish were biting a lot!! A few dog fish but we caught way more salmon than dog.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Just get out on the water where you will find great adventure and make lifelong memories!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just get out on the water where you will find great adventure and make lifelong memories!
Fish PNW Guide Service
Fish PNW Guide Service Bellevue, Washington
Keep in touch with your alloted captain and charter company, ask what weather and fishing conditions have been like and recommended changes prior to your arrival.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep in touch with your alloted captain and charter company, ask what weather and fishing conditions have been like and recommended changes prior to your arrival.
Best Seattle Fishing Charter
Best Seattle Fishing Charter Albuquerque, NM
Be prepared for different weather conditions. It can be very chilly in the morning out on the water, but can get quite warm in the afternoon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for different weather conditions. It can be very chilly in the morning out on the water, but can get quite warm in the afternoon.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing Everett, WA
Check regulations on limits. Two fish is the limit. Assess whether a shorter trip than six hours is appropriate: we booked six hours, however only fished three because we had reached our limit, and the Guide was hesitant to continue catching and releasing, even though the hooks were barbless. as a guide myself, I totally understand this stance. Overall great trip.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Check regulations on limits. Two fish is the limit. Assess whether a shorter trip than six hours is appropriate: we booked six hours, however only fished three because we had reached our limit, and the Guide was hesitant to continue catching and releasing, even though the hooks were barbless. as a guide myself, I totally understand this stance. Overall great trip.
Best Seattle Fishing Charter
Best Seattle Fishing Charter Hicks, LA
Sunscreen and wearing layers. The morning was cool, but it warmed up significantly as the sun came out.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sunscreen and wearing layers. The morning was cool, but it warmed up significantly as the sun came out.
Seeking Limits Guide Service
Seeking Limits Guide Service
Bring drinks and snacks as most of the time youโ€™ll just be waiting for the fish to bite the line.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Bring drinks and snacks as most of the time youโ€™ll just be waiting for the fish to bite the line.
Big King Salmon Charters
Big King Salmon Charters Everett, Washington
The salmon moved around and so did we. The captain put us on top of bait balls. We caught our limit of coho within 1.5 hours. We did 1 more hour of C n R. We went on to fishing for flounder. The action was continuous.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The salmon moved around and so did we. The captain put us on top of bait balls. We caught our limit of coho within 1.5 hours. We did 1 more hour of C n R. We went on to fishing for flounder. The action was continuous.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Book a guide for lake or River fishing to get a better idea on where to go & what to throw .
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a guide for lake or River fishing to get a better idea on where to go & what to throw .
Wind Knot
Wind Knot Fayetteville, TX
Try to go on a day without a lot of wind - the day we went it was extremely windy and we had a lot of chop.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try to go on a day without a lot of wind - the day we went it was extremely windy and we had a lot of chop.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing Knoxville, TN
Could just be the season but there was a ton of bait fish but also almost an infestation of dog sharks who would grab your bait before most salmon had a chance.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Could just be the season but there was a ton of bait fish but also almost an infestation of dog sharks who would grab your bait before most salmon had a chance.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing Seattle, Washington
This is very convenient for those living in the Seattle-area, especially during the Coho run. Not even 10 minutes of sailing and you are on the fish. Very much worth it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is very convenient for those living in the Seattle-area, especially during the Coho run. Not even 10 minutes of sailing and you are on the fish. Very much worth it.
Big King Salmon Charters
Big King Salmon Charters Tacoma, WA
Go out early and during crab season when it is open. Get a load of crab and fish for salmon while waiting for the pots to fill up!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go out early and during crab season when it is open. Get a load of crab and fish for salmon while waiting for the pots to fill up!
No Worries Fishing Charters
No Worries Fishing Charters Port Orchard, Washington

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Whidbey Island?

Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Fishing charter in Seattle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
Captain Justin was so friendly and helpful! He did everything possible to help us catch fish!
JILL  M.
JILL M.
Wind Knot
Wind Knot
Fishing charter in Seattle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(135 reviews)
Despite being a little wet and cold out, we had a great morning hooking some salmon, flounder and even a rockfish! We only took one of our salmon home to enjoy later but between the three of us there was some consistent landing and Captain Dave knew exactly where to go to make sure we kept busy! Thanks for a great morning!!
Heather  A.
Heather A.
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
Matt was a great guide. He equipment was first rate and his knowledge of the area and the fishing was fantastic. Excellent experience all around.
William  H.
William H.
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
Matt was a great host, knowledgeable, friendly and fun to hang out with for the morning.
Jerris  M.
Jerris M.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Fishing charter in Seattle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
Mooching for Salmon with Tao. Nice day, good boat, and great guide. We caught six king salmon. Highly recommended.
Mark  M.
Mark M.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Fishing charter in Seattle
Very good
4.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
Again, I thought the Capt was a bit gruff, but everyone one else in my party liked him. He put us on the fish and was attentive to our needs. I was happy at the end, and would recommend him in the future.
Christopher  W.
Christopher W.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Fishing charter in Seattle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
Despite the weather and time of year being against us, our Captain still put us on fish. Awesome!
Austin  C.
Austin C.
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
Captain Matthew did a great job getting us on the fish. Looking forward to another trip with him next season.
Beth  O.
Beth O.
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
The most amazing trip with Matt. Very educational, laid back, and SO many fish. Catching salmon left and right in the middle of the sound with someone so welcoming and experienced as Matt made for the absolute coolest fishing experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone who is able!
Miles  B.
Miles B.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Fishing charter in Seattle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
My son and I went out with Captain Tao and I could not be more pleased. He was kind and patient with my 13yr old and the other 11 year old on the boat. He was always engaged and anticipating when we needed help. He was personable and made you feel like a long lost friend. Heโ€™s also very skilled at his craft and had us on the fish all day. This was a 5-star experience all around. Highly recommend!
Leigh  T.
Leigh T. Cumming, GA
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
Puget sound for salmon! We got our limit With 5min left. No wonder salmon is sooo expensive. Still tastes better fresh off the boat!
William  A.
William A. Monument, CO
Seeking Limits Guide Service
Seeking Limits Guide Service
Fishing charter in Everett
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
We had a fabulous time with John. He is extremely knowledgeable and overall nice guy. We pulled in tons of fish and had a blast doing it. We will definitely go again.
Kristin  D.
Kristin D. Everett, WA
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
What a great trip. Thanks Mat... Quickly got fish and you gave us your fish!! Coming back, for sure...
Mark  W.
Mark W. Gig Harbor, WA
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
Captain was a good bloke, filled our catch limit on a day where some others didn't catch anything. We bought the T-shirt!! Would recommend. Cheers
Leighton  C.
Leighton C. Chelsea, VT
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Fishing charter in Seattle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
Overall very smooth and easy. No frills, just great fishing with a calm, knowledgeable captain. Thank you!
Sarah  G.
Sarah G. Seattle, WA
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Fishing charter in Seattle
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
Had an absolute blast fishing, great day, got a lot of action Salmon jumping up on to the boat pretty much. Very patient and skilled Cap.... for sure the place to be....
Viktor  A.
Viktor A.
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
Mike was awesome! We caught our limit within a couple of hours. Highly recommend Messin' Around!
Jason  P.
Jason P. Roundup, MT
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
Captain Matt knew where to go! The fish started biting as soon as our poles were in the water. Cohoโ€™s put up a great fight and a few got away but we limited out in two hours of fun! Highly Rey this experience!
Violette  F.
Violette F. Bremerton, WA
Wind Knot
Wind Knot
Fishing charter in Seattle
Very good
4.0 / 5
(135 reviews)
If youโ€™re looking for a friendly, all smiles, captain whoโ€™s going to hold your hand while you fish, this isnโ€™t the trip for you. If you want to catch fish, if you listen to what the captain says and not ask stupid questions then this maybe the trip for you. The captain is short tempered and gruff just like most of the good captains Iโ€™ve fished with, so itโ€™s your call. Is this a social trip or do you want to catch fish?
EiLeen  A.
EiLeen A. Oreland, PA
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Fishing charter in Bremerton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
I had an awesome morning fishing with Matt at Messin Around Fishing Charters! Great experience all the way around for first time Salmon fishing. Will definitely be coming back to fish. Thanks again Matt for the great time!!!
Joe  C.
Joe C. Norge, OK

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