Rich Olson
Captain

Rich Olson

Edmonds, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
Capt. Rich runs trips out of Edmonds aboard 28' Uniflite Salty Dog Sportfishing. Explore these waters teeming with Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon and Salmon under Rich's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Charter

Rating

5.0
29 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (29)

Showing 1 – 5 of 29 reviews
  • Alaa Mourad
    Alaa Mourad
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First-time salmon fishing, unforgettable experience with Captain Rich

    6 Hour Trip • 1 adult

    Captain Rich made this trip an amazing experience from start to finish. We started right on time, and there were only four of us on the boat besides Captain Rich, which made the trip feel very personal. For me, choosing a fishing charter is really about the captain, his experience, his knowledge of the water, and how he makes the day feel. Going with Captain Rich was an experience in itself. He knows exactly where to go and where the fish are. In our case, we were fishing for salmon, and he took us straight to the right spots. The fishing was phenomenal. It felt like almost every time we dropped a line, something was happening. I caught four salmon myself. Two were kings that had to be released because they weren’t in season, and I kept two beautiful coho. This was my very first time salmon fishing, and I caught my limit so quickly that I eventually just sat back and watched everyone else fish. Captain Rich was patient, professional, welcoming, and genuinely fun to spend the morning with. We were talking, laughing, and listening to his stories throughout the trip. At the end, he filleted our fish incredibly quickly and professionally, which was the perfect finish to the day. This trip definitely made me want to continue fishing, and I would absolutely go out with Captain Rich again and again. Highly, highly recommended.

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
  • Israel Benear
    Israel Benear
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip

    6 Hour Trip – 4 person private trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    Made the trip to the PNW from Atlanta and this salmon fishing trip was one of the things our family looked forward to the most. Captain Rich made sure it was memorable for all of us but especially my 17 and 11 YO sons. We left with our limit in the boat and he was able to recommend a local fish monger to process, freeze, and pack our catch for the flight home. We now have a freezer full of salmon. 10/10 highly recommend. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again if we are ever in the area again.

  • Andrew Kucharski
    Andrew Kucharski
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Memorable Family Outing

    6 Hour Trip – 4 person private trip • 3 adults

    Capitan Rich is the definition of a professional Capitan that truly cares about the type of experience that his guests have. Great boat, focus on safety and, of course, fishing! And this is our second time with Captain Rich. Last time we didn't catch anything we could bring back but we had such a nice time and he tried so hard. We knew that if we came back we would enjoy our trip and bring home some fish. The second time did none disappoint. Highly recommended.

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
  • Douglas  Smith
    Douglas Smith
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Rich

    6 Hour Trip – 4 person private trip • 5 adults

    Captain Rich’s knowledge and enthusiasm for getting us on the water fishing and catching is exceptional! From super easy scheduling to meeting us at daylight through Captain Rich expertly filleting our catch before we departed for home. The perfect fishing day with a competent Captain who makes it all fun. Thankyou for another excellent fishing experience this year! We all look forward to another wonderful fishing excursion next year!

  • Alex Franke
    Alex Franke
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Amazing fishing experience

    6 Hour Trip

    Went out with two of my buddies on the sound for some salmon. It was my first time fishing before and captain Rich was super helpful showing us how to reel in fish. Had many bites and we caught out limit within a few hours. He knew several great spots where fish were likely to be and we never had to wait long to have another fish on the line. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great time on the sound.

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Salmon and a large Rockfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Alan J.
    Alan J.
    Thanks again Captain Rich…
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of salmon on a fishing charter in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Rocky T.
    Rocky T.
    We fish yearly in the Northwest… Rich was the absolute best overall fishing charter bar none! Super fun and knowledgeable … boat was super clean and comfortable. Fishing equipment is brand new … first class.!!
  • Angler proudly displaying two large salmon on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Alaa M.
    Alaa M.
    Captain Rich made this trip an amazing experience from start to finish. We started right on time, and there were only four of us on the boat besides Captain Rich, which made the trip feel very personal. For me, choosing a fishing charter is really about the captain, his experience, his knowledge of the water, and how he makes the day feel. Going with Captain Rich was an experience in itself. He knows exactly where to go and where the fish are. In our case, we were fishing for salmon, and he took us straight to the right spots. The fishing was phenomenal. It felt like almost every time we dropped a line, something was happening. I caught four salmon myself. Two were kings that had to be released because they weren’t in season, and I kept two beautiful coho. This was my very first time salmon fishing, and I caught my limit so quickly that I eventually just sat back and watched everyone else fish. Captain Rich was patient, professional, welcoming, and genuinely fun to spend the morning with. We were talking, laughing, and listening to his stories throughout the trip. At the end, he filleted our fish incredibly quickly and professionally, which was the perfect finish to the day. This trip definitely made me want to continue fishing, and I would absolutely go out with Captain Rich again and again. Highly, highly recommended.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large salmon catch on a fishing boat, with multiple fish laid out on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Ceasar Z.
    Ceasar Z.
    It was my first Coho Salmon experience and Captain Richard made it memorable!!! Very professional and experienced Captain. The entire group caught our limit and had a great time.
  • A group of anglers poses on a boat with their catch of several silver fish displayed neatly on a mat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Caleb M.
    Caleb M.
    Rich was literally the best guide, great conversation, and spot on for “finding the fish”!
  • Three anglers enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with one actively reeling in a catch in a scenic ocean setting.
    Jack M.
    Jack M.
    We came to Washington from Montana to take Cody on a fishing trip for his birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈. It was the best experience ever. We caught 5 salmon out of 6 salmon. Captain Rich was very personable, entertaining, and friendly. Thank you for an amazing experience Caption Rich. Jack, Irene and Cody
  • A serene sunset over calm waters, capturing the tranquil beauty of the fishing environment.
    Matt B.
    Matt B.
    Rich was the most down to earth, easy to converse with captain I’ve ever had on a fishing charter. He also put us on the fish early, and the day flew by. Had a great experience with him, and would do it all over again. Thanks, Rich!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught salmon on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Andrew K.
    Andrew K.
    Capitan Rich is the definition of a professional Capitan that truly cares about the type of experience that his guests have. Great boat, focus on safety and, of course, fishing! And this is our second time with Captain Rich. Last time we didn't catch anything we could bring back but we had such a nice time and he tried so hard. We knew that if we came back we would enjoy our trip and bring home some fish. The second time did none disappoint. Highly recommended.
  • A young angler proudly displaying two large salmon while standing on a fishing boat, with additional fish arranged neatly on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Memphys M.
    Memphys M.
    It was my first time salmon fishing and captain rich made it an awesome and fun experience. He was funny and nice to me and my party, he also filleted our fish for us. Overall amazing experience and if I’m ever in Edmonds again I’ll definitely do it again.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of several silver salmon aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Tony S.
    Tony S.
    Rich was awesome to have as our captain!!! We learned a bunch of things about Seattle an about the area we were fishing!!!

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