Captain
Chris Hoag

Member since March 2017 Edmonds, United States
Background
Captain Chris Hoag started fishing out on a small boat with his dad when he was a young man. He got to know the local charter captains and discovered he was doing just as well as if not better than most of them, so they suggested he get into the business. He fished commercially during the summers while at college, and once certified he started running charters targeting the awesome food fish found in the Puget Sound. He has never looked back since and loves every day he is out on the water.
Techniques
Down rigger trolling for salmon. Lite to medium tackle jigging for Flounder and ling cod.

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Hoag

Edmonds, United States
Background
Captain Chris Hoag started fishing out on a small boat with his dad when he was a young man. He got to know the local charter captains and discovered he was doing just as well as if not better than most of them, so they suggested he get into the business. He fished commercially during the summers while at college, and once certified he started running charters targeting the awesome food fish found in the Puget Sound. He has never looked back since and loves every day he is out on the water.
Techniques
Down rigger trolling for salmon. Lite to medium tackle jigging for Flounder and ling cod.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(138 reviews)
Edmonds
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 138 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (80)
Fishing
We had an awesome time fishing in the Puget Sound!
He put us on the fish!
+77
Angler rating
104
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
79%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
79%
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Bill R.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top-Tier Fishing Experience!

NEW  Half Day Trip - Private (PM) on August 12, 2026
If you are looking for an unforgettable fishing trip, book with Big King Salmon Charters right now. Captain Chris made...
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Margot S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 19, 2026
I went out with my son and we caught a Cohoe Salmon. Captain Chris was great and worked hard to find us fish.ย  I highly recommend...
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Nyla P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had an awesome time fishing in the Puget Sound!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Flounder on May 3, 2026
We were on a relaxing trip, catching some Flounder. Weather was perfect! Caught some fish to take home, thanks to Captain Chris...
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Todd O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We all limited put on Pink salmon 3lbs. To 8lbs. Per fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 28, 2025
We had a terrific day with Captain Chris and we all caught our Salmon limits. Perfect weather and really calm waters and very...
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Don H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 27, 2025
Chris was amazing.ย  He kept putting us fish the whole time. We brought food and was so busy catching fish we couldnโ€™t even...
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