Captain
Mike Shank

Member since July 2019 Ocean Shores, United States
Background
Captain Mike has loved fishing ever since he was old enough to hold his first rod over 35 years ago. His life's dream has always been to guide others and he loves that he gets to do it every day. No matter how experienced or inexperienced you are – you're welcome to join on his boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Shank

Ocean Shores, United States
Background
Captain Mike has loved fishing ever since he was old enough to hold his first rod over 35 years ago. His life's dream has always been to guide others and he loves that he gets to do it every day. No matter how experienced or inexperienced you are – you're welcome to join on his boat.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Big Fish Washington

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Ocean Shores
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Frank B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Salmon Trip on September 26, 2025
We had a great day of fishing with Mike on the river. Knowing we were both new to salmon fishing, Mike put together a plan...
Frank B. recommends Big Fish Washington
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Thomas U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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100% Recommendation!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Salmon Trip on September 18, 2025
Mike is an affable, highly - skilled, experienced, professional and hard-working local guide. No one can guarantee that fish...
Thomas U. recommends Big Fish Washington
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Caleb A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Salmon Trip on September 29, 2025
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Ben H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Salmon Trip on September 14, 2025
I would strongly recommend Mike as a guide! Me and my brother had a great time and caught lots of fish.
Ben H. recommends Big Fish Washington
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Joseph M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Heck of a trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Salmon Trip on November 8, 2024
Had a perfect day with Captain Mike! Couldnโ€™t have asked for a better day on the water. Non stop action with an all around...
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