Bestseattlefishing
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Bestseattlefishing

Seattle, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Cary Hofmann has been fishing ever since he can remember, and his passion took him Salmon fishing all over the Pacific Northwest. After a while, he decided to turn this enthusiasm into a calling and so he became a charter captain in 2013. Capt. Cary loves talking about everything fish-related, and always tries his best to teach his customers something new.
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Charters

Rating

4.9
101 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (101)

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  • Don Brown
    Don Brown
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    70 Lbs of Salmon in 2 hrs!

    6 Hour Trip – Private salmon trip6 adults2 children

    What an amazing day on the water! Captain Carey did an outstanding job putting us on the fish. Six of us limited out with 12 salmon in just two hours! We know that’s certainly not the norm, but everything came together perfectly—the time of year, the weather, and, most importantly, Captain Carey knowing exactly where to put us. He is phenomenal at what he does and makes sure everyone on the boat has a great time from start to finish. We fish a lot, and this was easily one of the best fishing trips we’ve ever had! Thank you, Captain Carey, for an unforgettable day! DB

    Response from Captain

    thank you Don! it was an amazing morning on the water!

  • Jb Blair
    Jb Blair
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 18th Birthday

    6 Hour Trip – Private salmon trip6 adults

    it was my sons 18th birthday and he wanted to catch some salmon so we booked a trip with Seattle Soortfishing Charters. Captain Mike was just a down to earth, knowledgeable guide who went above and beyond for the six of us. We were consistently on the fish and brought in some dogfish (and tossed them high and far once off the hook😂), and tons of Kings and Coho. You always want to create memorable experiences for your kids and this was definitely one that none of us will forget. I would not hesitate to book Captain Mike and Seattle Sportfishing Charter again - we had a blast!

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    thanks JB! glad you and your family had a great day!

  • Tara Davenport
    Tara Davenport
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!

    4 Hour Trip – salmon fishing trip3 adults

    Captain Cary is truly the best — he made our experience so wonderful!! We did the afternoon 4-hour trip and it was a perfect amount of time for us, perfect weather, and we all caught a ton! Had to throw back a bunch of king salmon but we each caught 2 coho which was the max we were legally allowed to. Captain Cary really knows where to take you and what equipment to use, and he’s so nice. At the end of the trip he cleaned it all and cut it up for us to take home and we had it for dinner + shared with our friends and family. We all left saying we had even more fun than we thought we would, and we would definitely book with Cary again!!

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    thank you Tara! it was great spending the afternoon with you and your family! your grandma was the best and I really enjoyed the trip

  • Kimberly Mimeles
    Kimberly Mimeles
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Seattle Salmon Charter!

    4 Hour Trip – Private pm salmon4 adults

    Our afternoon salmon charter with Seattle Sportfishing Charter and Captain Cary could not have been more perfect for my husband, myself and our two college-aged boys! We all had a blast catching Coho + King salmon throughout the afternoon. We had never fished for salmon before but Captain Cary never stopped watching our lines and giving us pointers the entire trip. We all loved his personality, his boat and our time spent out on Puget Sound. I would recommend Seattle Sportfishing Charter to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience fishing for salmon in Seattle!

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    thank you so much Kimberly! it was great spending the afternoon with you and your family!

  • Theodore Kaminski
    Theodore Kaminski
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What an adventure

    4 Hour Trip – salmon fishing trip2 adults

    we had such a wonderful trip, they started out cloudy and when we casted the first line out the sun began to cut through the clouds. This was the wife first time ever fishing and she was able to check her limit on Coho which was amazing. Captain Cary was wonderful gave us tips and information. He was wonderful with the 2 kids on board and let them help out whenever he could. Everyone was able to catch their limit on the boat. Would highly recommend booking this trip if you are near seattle, doesnt matter if you are a pro or beginners, it is a great experience.

    Response from Captain

    thanks so much TJ! its was a great afternoon on the water!

Real catches shared by our community

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    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    70 Lbs of Salmon in 2 hrs!
    Don B.
    Don B.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    amazing trip
    Noble M.
    Noble M.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    Pacific Northwest
    Merrill T.
    Merrill T.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    Fishing with Cary
    Dave O.
    Dave O.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    great captain
    Daniel T.
    Daniel T.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    Memorable Family Outing
    Scott  S.
    Scott S.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    First Ever King and Coho Salmon
    Robert A.
    Robert A.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    Incredible Seattle Salmon Charter!
    Kimberly M.
    Kimberly M.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    Great 18th Birthday
    Jb B.
    Jb B.
  • Seattle Sportfishing Charter
    Seattle Sportfishing CharterSeattle, WA
    Great day fishing
    Ron L.
    Ron L.

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What's biting with Seattle Sportfishing Charter in Seattle

Coho Salmon reach their peak in September. Dungeness Crab is open to harvest until Labor Day, giving you all the more reason to see what's biting at the bottom.

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