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Cut Plug Charter’s
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Cut Plug Charter’s

Seattle, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain Justing Wong and team has had fishing as a part of their lives; growing up we fished with our families. Being on the water, chasing fish, and learning new areas always had them coming back for more. Catching fish was one thing but showing people the Puget Sound and what we have to offer was definitely more fulfilling and rewarding. No matter which one of them takes you on a trip, they are patient, passionate about fishing and love to help people create a memorable experience on the Puget Sound!
Justin A.
Justin A.
Captain
Rommel S.
Rommel S.
Captain
Donovan A.
Donovan A.
Captain
Justin W.
Justin W.
Captain
Cam C.
Cam C.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.8
424 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (424)

Showing 1 – 5 of 424 reviews
  • Richard Brown
    Richard Brown
    Repeat angler
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A Great Trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) • 3 adults

    My tow adult sons and I had gone out with Captain Bryan the day before (a great trip as well) so he already knew our skill level (adept) and fishing interest (highly motivated). We left the dock about 5:45 am and arrived at our desired fishing area, about 2 miles south of Cultus Bay, Whidbey Island by 6:30 before most of the maddening crowd arrived. Our focus was on drop fishing with bait (cut herring plugs!) for Coho's (Silver's) and Captain Bryan did an excellent job repeatedly finding and putting us on Herring bait balls at depth and keeping us away from the dog fish. Our biggest problem (if catching fish is a problem) was that we kept catching wild fish which, in this area at this time, you can't keep. Despite this, all three of us limited out by 11:15 when we had to return to dock. We wound up with 23 lbs of salmon fillets for two morning's work...not bad! Cut Plug is a very good charter company which has good, clean, well equipped boats and experienced boat captains. They provide a great experience at a reasonable price. As we told Captain Bryan, we WILL be back to fish with him again!

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    Coho Salmon
  • Casondra Minifield
    Casondra Minifield
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Amazing day on the water!

    6 Hour Trip – Shared • 1 adult

    Absolutely great day on the water. loved the option to do a shared charter. Made some great new friends. While our boat mostly caught king salmon that werent in season a few sharks. A few Cojos were caught to keep! I will return and highly recommend booking with cut plug. They run multiple boats with multiple captains which helps ensure sharing of knowledge and spots and the whole company works togehter

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
  • Jordan Wang
    Jordan Wang
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning trip with Captain Justin!

    6 Hour Trip – Salmon Shared (AM) • 4 adults

    We had friends visiting from inland and decided to try salmon fishing in the Puget Sound with no prior experience. Captain Justin provided everything we needed and more! He got us geared up and launched with no hesitation, took us right to his hotspot for Coho, and we got our lines in the water within 20min of our booking start. Fish were biting left and right, and before we knew it, we were at limit. Justin clearly has great expertise and awesome customer service skills, a rare and delightful combination. For a splurge experience, I would absolutely recommend and repeat!

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
  • Jeffrey Wu
    Jeffrey Wu
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A great day on the water!

    4 Hour Trip – Private • 2 adults

    Captain Donovan was a great instructor and made the whole experience fun, comfortable, informative, and relaxed. We landed and kept three lingcod, which being from the East Coast we were catching for the first time, and several rockfish. The boat was immaculate, and the natural beauty of Puget Sound, including brief sightings of whales and porpoises, also added to an excellent day of fishing. Captain Donovan’s impeccable boneless filleting technique was another bonus. All in all, it was a great day on the water, a memorable 10 out of 10 experience!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for the great review of Capt. Donovan!

  • Chris Read
    Chris Read
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome morning.. so glad we did this!

    4 Hour–Salmon Sleep-in Special (AM) • 4 adults

    4 of us chartered with Captain Justin out of Shilshole. He recommended a 6 AM start rather than our scheduled 7:30 AM, with a hunch on an early bite. So glad we did! We had our first strike minutes after dropping our lines. Limited on coho within a couple of hours. Captain Justin was fantastic. he was a real pro, super skilled on board, and great rapport with the group. On top of that, the weather was awesome! I would highly recommend Cut Plug Charters  for anyone looking for a great fishing experience on the sound!

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    Coho Salmon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing
    Cut Plug Charters – Seattle FishingSeattle, WA
    Angler proudly holds a large salmon aboard a fishing boat, with a second adult and calm open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Casondra M.
    Casondra M.
    Absolutely great day on the water. loved the option to do a shared charter. Made some great new friends. While our boat mostly caught king salmon that werent in season a few sharks. A few Cojos were caught to keep! I will return and highly recommend booking with cut plug. They run multiple boats with multiple captains which helps ensure sharing of knowledge and spots and the whole company works togehter
  • Cut Plug Charters – Boat #2
    Cut Plug Charters – Boat #2Seattle, WA
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Salmon at the marina, with the Cut Plug Charter banner in the background.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Christopher N.
    Christopher N.
    Great trip! Captain was awesome. Definitely would book with Cut Plugs again.
  • Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing
    Cut Plug Charters – Seattle FishingSeattle, WA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Salmon at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Susan L.
    Susan L.
    We caught our limit and had a great time! Capt Justin took excellent care of us!
  • Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing
    Cut Plug Charters – Seattle FishingSeattle, WA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Ali G.
    Ali G.
    Thanks to Brian we experienced an amazing day catching fish, hanging out and enjoying the great weather. Recommend to everyone.
  • Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing
    Cut Plug Charters – Seattle FishingSeattle, WA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of salmon at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Jennifer M.
    Jennifer M.
    We had a great time with Capt. Brian! He was fantastic and knowledgeable and a lot of fun… We caught our limit of salmon within a couple hours!!! Highly recommend this guide.
  • Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing
    Cut Plug Charters – Seattle FishingSeattle, WA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Salmon at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip with Cut Plug Charter.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Michael D.
    Michael D.
    first class all way. had our limit in 2 hours. great captain. great time!!!
  • Cut Plug Charters – Boat #2
    Cut Plug Charters – Boat #2Seattle, WA
    A proud angler displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Chris R.
    Chris R.
    4 of us chartered with Captain Justin out of Shilshole. He recommended a 6 AM start rather than our scheduled 7:30 AM, with a hunch on an early bite. So glad we did! We had our first strike minutes after dropping our lines. Limited on coho within a couple of hours. Captain Justin was fantastic. he was a real pro, super skilled on board, and great rapport with the group. On top of that, the weather was awesome! I would highly recommend Cut Plug Charters  for anyone looking for a great fishing experience on the sound!
  • Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing
    Cut Plug Charters – Seattle FishingSeattle, WA
    Multiple salmon arranged on a dockside fish-cleaning table, with an angler preparing the catch and a partial Seattle-based website visible on the sign.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Ward L.
    Ward L.
    Excellent fishing trip. Totally worth it! We were on fish all day! Captain Donovan was superb!
  • Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing
    Cut Plug Charters – Seattle FishingSeattle, WA
    Multiple silver fish neatly arranged on a dockside fillet table beside a bucket and fishing gear.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Gary H.
    Gary H.
  • Cut Plug Charters – Boat #2
    Cut Plug Charters – Boat #2Seattle, WA
    A family proudly displaying their catch of three large fish at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    great trip on a beautiful day - we caught Coho and flounder. Captain Justin Andrews was great, very energetic and knowledgeable.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Cut Plug Charters – Seattle Fishing in Seattle

Depending on the year, Salmon quotas may already fill up by November. If not, you'll get the chance to reel in some juvenile Chinook. Otherwise, head out and fish for Flounder or set out the crab traps.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A crab trap filled with several Dungeness crabs, resting on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful crabbing trip.

Puget Sound Winter Crabbing!

Nov 4, 2025 • Seattle
The Puget Sound winter crabbing has been very strong with great hauls of crab being caught by our guests! These crab are some of the best of the year as we transition into cooler water for the winter. Come join us for a great winter activity as crabbing is open through the end of the year!
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A neat display of freshly caught Silver Salmon laid out on a boat's deck, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Strong June resident coho fishing

Jun 20, 2025 • Seattle
We have been steady on the resident coho this month with no end in sight! Come on out for some great salmon action.
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A variety of salmon species displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Resident Coho salmon is in full swing!

Jul 4, 2023 • Seattle
The coho slamon fidhing has been very good lately with some day “A lot like fishing” is what we say on our boats! But when theyre on the bite its been epic. Come join us for the fun! We also have some areas opening for chinook retention very soon as well! Contect us to book!
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A collection of freshly caught Salmon laid out on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Resident Coho fishing in Seattle

Jun 22, 2023 • Seattle
The Resident coho fishing in Seattle has created some grest memories for our guests lstely! Some days a lot like fishing where we have to work for them and several days where its a slam dunk and we have coho chasing baits close to the surface! Come on out to try your luck at some salmon fishing for these tasty salmon!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Lingcod while aboard a fishing boat in calm waters, showcasing a successful day of fishing.

May Lingcod fishing has been solid! Come

May 15, 2023 • Seattle
May is the month where lingcod is our primary tsrget species as we transition from our winter salmon fisheries to the summer salmon fishery that generally opens June 1st. Lingcod are grest eating fish, great fun for all ages! We primarily target lingcod with live bait. Come join us for a fun morning or afternoon charter on the Puget Sound.
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