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Wind Knot Salmon Guides

Wind Knot Salmon Guides

4.8 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (69)
Seattle • 25 ft • 5 persons
8 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Cut Plug Charters

Cut Plug Charters

4.7 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (76)
Seattle • 21 ft • 5 persons
5 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $500
Pugetsound Sportsfishing

Pugetsound Sportsfishing

4.8 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (17)
Edmonds • 28 ft • 6 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $490
Messin' Around Fishing Charter

Messin' Around Fishing Charter

4.8 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (50)
Bremerton • 25 ft • 4 persons
13 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $300
A Spot Tail Salmon Guide

A Spot Tail Salmon Guide

4.6 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (8)
Seattle • 23 ft • 6 persons
trips from $800
Big King Salmon Charters

Big King Salmon Charters

4.5 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (77)
Edmonds • 28 ft • 6 persons
1 person is looking at this charter.
trips from $480
Best Seattle Fishing

Best Seattle Fishing

Seattle • 26 ft • 6 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
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. 
 
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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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Half day trip with Wind Knot Guides
Gregory F. fished with Wind Knot Salmon Guides on July 6, 2019
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I loved my trip with Capt. David. We got on fish right away and when or if a fish took a hook heโ€™d let me do as much or little as I wanted to re-outfit and get back in the water. As an avid steelhead/salmon fisher I super appreciated getting to have hands on. I highly recommend his charter for those like myself or the first timer. I am from California, Wind Knot Salmon Guides filled my first ever Washington salmon trip with hilarious stories, caught lots of fish and I had a great day in the Sound.
Fun Trip With Captain Haug
Christopher M. fished with Big King Salmon Charters on August 18, 2018
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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.
Half day trip with Captain Chris
Cathy J. fished with Big King Salmon Charters on August 12, 2018
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Check when the fishing seasons are and what you are fishing for.
Fishing with Chris
John H. fished with Big King Salmon Charters on August 8, 2018
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Find out when the pink salmon are running
Good Experience
Andrea D. fished with Big King Salmon Charters on October 7, 2017
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Check the weather, and dress appropriately.

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Whidbey Island

To give you an idea of how much a fishing trip in Whidbey Island costs, the average price for a 4 hour private trip is $913, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $1,054. These prices are based on trips booked on our site recently.

Prices will vary depending on trip length, fishing technique, as well as the type and size of the boat you booked. However, to give you an indication, the average boat size in Whidbey Island is 25 ft and the most common vessel type is a Saltwater fishing.
According to customer reviews, Wind Knot Salmon Guides, Cut Plug Charters, and Pugetsound Sportsfishing are some of the most popular fishing charters in Whidbey Island. Full list of top fishing charters in Whidbey Island.
Wind Knot Salmon Guides, Cut Plug Charters, and Pugetsound Sportsfishing all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Whidbey Island.
The best way to experience fishing in Whidbey Island is to book a private charter with a licensed fishing guide. See the full list of charters available for online booking here: List of fishing charters in Whidbey Island.
The most popular fish species you can target are Salmon (Chinook), Salmon (Coho), and Lingcod. Top fishing techniques include light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling. Nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and offshore fishing are commonly offered by local guides.
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.   Check availability for local fishing charters in Whidbey Island.