Captain
Douglas Saint-Denis

Member since June 2025 Seattle, United States
Background
I’ve been passionate about fishing since I was five years old, when my dad gave me my first rod, reel, and tackle box — a moment that sparked a lifelong connection to the water. Growing up, I fished for bass, crappie, and catfish, and that early excitement only grew stronger as I explored new species and waters across the globe, including during my time in the U.S. Navy. After moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1990, I became deeply committed to mastering its diverse fisheries and eventually turned that passion into a full-time career as a charter captain and fishing guide, operating since 2008. What drives me in this industry is more than the thrill of the catch — it’s the opportunity to share unforgettable outdoor experiences, help people connect with nature, and witness the pure joy of someone landing their first fish in these incredible waters.
Techniques
For salmon I prefer to troll using downriggers for controlled depth fishing. For Bass, I incorporate all of the techniques for bass fishing, but drop shot is my favorite technique.

Hey, I'm Captain Douglas Saint-Denis

Seattle, United States
Background
I’ve been passionate about fishing since I was five years old, when my dad gave me my first rod, reel, and tackle box — a moment that sparked a lifelong connection to the water. Growing up, I fished for bass, crappie, and catfish, and that early excitement only grew stronger as I explored new species and waters across the globe, including during my time in the U.S. Navy. After moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1990, I became deeply committed to mastering its diverse fisheries and eventually turned that passion into a full-time career as a charter captain and fishing guide, operating since 2008. What drives me in this industry is more than the thrill of the catch — it’s the opportunity to share unforgettable outdoor experiences, help people connect with nature, and witness the pure joy of someone landing their first fish in these incredible waters.
Techniques
For salmon I prefer to troll using downriggers for controlled depth fishing. For Bass, I incorporate all of the techniques for bass fishing, but drop shot is my favorite technique.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(27 reviews)
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Seattle
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $225
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
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Lake Stevens
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with Douglas
Great!!!
First Salmon trip and limited out by 9 am.
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Angler rating
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Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brice B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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First Salmon trip and limited out by 9 am.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on August 30, 2025
Doug was very knowledgeable and had us on salmon as soon as we started fishing. He was very good at instructing novice salmon...
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Aaron W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Best Trip Ever!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Private (AM) on August 8, 2025
Captain Doug was very kind and professional. He always put our safety first. He was so helpful especially when we had two monster...
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Andrea Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Salmon Fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on July 30, 2025
We had an amazing morning on the water! Directions where to park and meet were easy to follow. Captain Doug was very knowledgeable,...
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Sarah G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect day, boat, and crew!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on August 10, 2025
Could not have been more impressed with my first time salmon fishing! Doug and Jenn made the day so enjoyable with conversation...
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Steve M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Great Day On The Water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on August 28, 2025
Doug was very professional.ย  As a former guide myself, I found Doug to be very knowledgeable about the fishing waters, fish...
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