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
4.6 / 5
(131 reviews)
Edmonds
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
He put us on the fish!
He put us on the fish!
We all limited put on Pink salmon 3lbs. To 8lbs. Per fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
77%
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David W.
Sultan, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Father and son bonding trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Private on August 21, 2021
Captain Chris was very patient with us as first time salmon fishermen. He put us in position to catch 4 fish!
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Hunter D.
Bothell, Washington
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6hr trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Shared on July 4, 2020
Awesome trip! Great time catching salmon in the Sound, my only critique would be of myself in the fact I came Ill prepared...
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Kelly C.
Bothell, Washington
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning half day trip with caption Chris

Half Day Trip - Private (AM) on August 2, 2020
We had such a great time! Wonderful views and conversations plus we caught some salmon! The boat ride was great and equipment...
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William R.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

So Much FUN would definitely go again!!!

Half Day Trip - Private (PM) on May 11, 2019
Captain Chris was awesome very patient with our party a few of us had never done this before. He explained everything and my...
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Shannon C.
Toledo, Ohio
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Fun

Half Day Trip - Private (PM) on August 11, 2022
Great way for our family to experience our first fishing charter trip! Our family of six caught 2 fish- a king and a coho!
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