Captain
Michael Buzbee

Member since January 2024 Cook, United States
Background
Fishing PNW my entire life. Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, Trout, Walleye. I love to fish for all of them. Becoming a guide has been a life-long dream.
Techniques
Trolling, Bobber, backtrolling, jigging

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Buzbee

Cook, United States
Background
Fishing PNW my entire life. Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, Trout, Walleye. I love to fish for all of them. Becoming a guide has been a life-long dream.
Techniques
Trolling, Bobber, backtrolling, jigging

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Cook
 Last booking: 23 hours ago
Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
Big Mike and Stacy
Big Mike and Stacy
Big Mike and Stacy
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Steve S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great birthday trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Fall Salmon on October 7, 2025
Captain Mike and Stacy were fun, informative and efficient.ย  Even better we all caught fish!ย  Rick was the Coho king, Dan...
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Eva G. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Big Mike is the real deal!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Fall Salmon on September 24, 2025
Big Mike (no so big anymore cause he is looking amazing after sheding some unhealthy pounds!) was an AMAZING captain on our...
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Marc S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Mike has the touch!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Fall Salmon on September 30, 2025
Really great experience from start to finish. Mikeโ€™s knowledge of fishing and the local area are exceptional. He runs the...
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Tom F.
Salem, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Big Mike

April 24, 2025
Fishing with Big Mike was amazing as always. Mike is a phenomenal captain, will get you on fish, has an amazing new boat and...
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Stephen B.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spring Chinook

April 15, 2025
Mike has top of the line equipment and the know how to utilize it in order to put fish in the boat. He is friendly and knowledgeable...
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